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THE NATIONAL
BROADBAND
NETWORK IS
COMING…
The National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
represents a fundamental change to Australia’s
telecommunications infrastructure.
The Liberal government is currently conducting
a review of the NBN and how to provide this
service in the most efficient and economical way.
The NBN Co has been tasked with installing
connections to homes and businesses across the
country. What this means is that if you want to
continue making phone calls and using the internet
through a landline service you will need to get
connected to the NBN. When the rollout reaches
your area, the NBN Co will contact you to arrange
installation of a small box in your home or business
called a Network Terminating Device (NTD) that
will connect you to the network.
To find out when the NBN will be available in your
area visit www.nbnco.gov.au or call the NBN Co
by telephone on 1800 023 076. Once the NBN
Co has connected you to the network, you will
need to identify a Retail Service Provider (i.e.
organisations such as Telstra, Optus, IINET, TPG)
capable of delivering the telecommunications
services you require.
What should you do?
When the new NBN fibre service is rolled out
in your area you will be contacted by a number
of Retail Service Providers (RSP) looking to sell
you their telephone and broadband services.
By John Fleming,
General Manager, ASIAL.
Before signing up with an RSP and arranging an
installation date, you should:
• Advise the RSP that you have a monitored
security alarm or medical system;
• Seek confirmation from the RSP that they are
able to support your existing security alarm or
medical system using the UNI-V voice port – if
they can’t you will need to find a provider who
can. Note: you may incur additional costs; and
• Contact your security provider for assistance in
ensuring that there is a smooth transition and
your alarm system continues to function
as designed.
NBN – Initial copper
disconnections to
commence in early 2014
Initial copper disconnections
will begin in May 2014. Below
is a list of the initial areas being
disconnected.
AREA POSTCODE
Armidale 2350
Minnamurra 2533
Kiama Downs 2533
Brunswick 3056
It is important that you follow the steps above
before signing up with an RSP, if you don’t you
may place your home, family or business at
unnecessary risk.
South Morang 3752
Whilst the NBN Co is responsible for connecting
a fibre connection to your home or business, all of
the wiring within your home or business remains
your responsibility. Remember, before choosing an
RSP make sure you contact your security provider.
Willunga 5172
Mundingburra 4812
Aitkenvale 4814
Willunga South 5172
Deloraine 7304
George Town 7253
Kingston Beach 7050
Note: There are alarm systems that enable
transmission using IP technology. To find out more
contact security provider.
Sorell 7172
To find an ASIAL member near you visit www.
asial.com.au
Triabunna 7190
Stieglitz 7216
St Helens 7216
Click http://nbnco.com.au/
industry/service-providers/
network-rollout/disconnectioncommencement.html for
information on the copper
disconnections
For any queries about your
particular circumstances or
requirements, please consult
your licenced security service
provider or your RSP. ASIAL makes
every effort to ensure that the
information it provides is accurate
and complete. ASIAL will not be
responsible or liable for any loss
resulting from the incompleteness
or inaccuracy of the information.
Diagram courtesy of NBN Co.
Govlink Issue 2 2013