[LINK] Fwd: Some peace of mind about the NBN

[Carl Makin]

Hi Paul,

> On 1 Nov 2017, at 8:35 pm, Paul Brooks <pbrooks-link at layer10.com.au> wrote:
> 
> On 1/11/2017 6:34 PM, Carl Makin wrote:
>> HI Roger,
>> 
>>> On 1 Nov 2017, at 2:59 pm, Roger Clarke <Roger.Clarke at xamax.com.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I received an (unsolicited) assurance about my (TransACT) VDSL2 connection.
>> As did I.  I was wondering if they targeted me as I’m in the process of installing a NBN FTTN connection on a month-by-month trial to see if it’s any better.   Obviously it was a general marketing email then.
> I was interviewed on ABC Canberra radio last Monday, and a caller asked whether NBN
> was replacing/overbuilding the TransACT network or not. I didn't know at the time, but
> clearly its enough of a concern with enough people calling in that TransACT has
> decided to be proactive about answering the FAQ to stem people from churning over.

In Tuggeranong (South Canberra) everywhere that has or is in build status for NBN already has Transact VDSL2.  Pretty much the same for Belconnen (North West Canberra).  Interestingly there is very little in build status in Tuggeranong.

Gungahlin (North East Canberra) is different.  When it was being developed Telstra told the ACT Government that it would put fibre everywhere, then backed out once development was underway.  For years most of Gungahlin either couldn’t get ADSL (on a RIM) or with really crappy speeds.  NBN there, even FTTN, is be a real improvement.


Carl.