NBN switchover date approaches for Western Sydney suburbs

NBN switchover date approaches for Western Sydney suburbs
Andrew SadauskasDecember 7, 2020

Parts of Western Sydney are set to be switched over to the National Broadband Network, with small businesses being urged to contact their phone or internet provider as the switchover isn’t automatic.

Around 3,600 premises in Penrith will be switched over on 20 February, with a further 1,200 being cut over on 17 April. On 20 March, 2,600 premises in Blacktown, 3,600 in Homebush and 2,600 in Riverstone will be moved over. Then on 17 April, 6,100 premises in Windsor/Richmond and 2000 in Lidcombe will be cut over.

Businesses and commercial property owners with an emergency lift phone and/or a fire indicator panel need to register their details with the NBN Co before the cutover date by calling 1800 687 626.

Small businesses with an EFTPOS terminal, fax or alarm system need to contact their service provider (for example, the bank that supplies their EFTPOS terminal) to check whether the NBN is compatible with their devices.

Meanwhile, owners of medical alarms and medical alert systems need to register the devices by calling 1800 227 300 or completing the online form at nbnco.com.au/medicalregister.

“We are particularly urging people with special equipment including EFTPOS terminals and medical and security alarms which operate using a landline phone connection to contact their preferred phone company and internet service provider as soon as possible,” NBN Co spokesperson Darren Rudd said.

This article first appeared on SmartCompany.

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