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The nbn^® network is not currently available in your building

We have made several attempts to initiate the process of establishing an nbn network connection to your building, however we have been unsuccessful in our engagement with the building’s authorised representative. Consequently, nbn does not currently plan to install a network connection to your building, unless we receive a request from the Owners’ Corporation.

If you currently use existing fixed line phone or internet services there are a number of implications to be aware of:

Critical copper services such as emergency lift phones and monitored fire alarm systems may be at risk of disconnection.*
Occupiers may not be able to continue to access other critical services connected to the existing Fixed Line networks such as medical alarms and emergency call systems, monitored security alarms and fax machines.^{^}
Existing fixed line services will be disconnected at a future date and occupiers will not be able to make phone calls or access the internet over the Fixed Line network unless the nbn supplied equipment is installed at the property. The disconnection of existing Fixed Line services will not affect occupier's ability to access phone and internet services over mobile networks.
Future requests for an nbn network connection will result in costs payable by the Owners Corporation and/or owners/occupiers.

However, if your phone and internet services are already provided via another fibre network, they will continue to operate as normal unless your provider advises otherwise.

nbn strongly recommends that you contact your current provider of phone and internet services, or visit www.nbn.com.au/switchoff for more information about whether your services will be impacted by the rollout of the nbn network.^#

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you decide to request an installation in the future.

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Construction of the nbn^® network has started in your area

nbn’s New Developments team are continuing to work with the developer to roll out the nbn network at your location.

If you’re preparing to move in, please contact the developer for more information.

If you are the developer of this property, please speak to your nbn New Developments representative or contact us.

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We expect to have more information about the availability and technology in your area soon.

Please check back periodically for updates on when your premises will be ready to connect.

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The nbn^® network is not currently available at your premises

Despite nbn’s best efforts to connect the premises, the connection is prevented due to land geography or other significant barriers.

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Note: Some premises may require more work before they are ready to connect.

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More work required

Thank you for your patience. We're working to provide you with clarity on when your premises will be ready to connect. Please check back periodically for updates.

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Some premises may need additional work to be completed first. Contact a phone and internet provider.

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Note: Some customers may be given an earlier disconnection date from their phone and internet provider. Please contact your current provider for further information.

Although most existing services will be replaced by the nbn network, there are some services that should not be impacted. These include those services provided over non-nbn fibre networks, as well as some services in some apartment complexes, and some business and Special Services. If you are currently receiving broadband services using one of these networks, your broadband services will not be disconnected and you do not need to move to the nbn network if you do not want to. nbn strongly recommends you contact your current phone and internet provider for more information.

Disconnection information

Premises connected to the nbn^® network via nbn Fixed Wireless won't be disconnected from their existing phone and internet services by nbn.

If you want to keep your existing copper phone line active when you order a service over nbn Fixed Wireless, you should speak to your phone and internet provider at the time you place your order.

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Good news! It looks like your location may be eligible for the business nbn^® Satellite Service⁺. The business nbn Satellite Service is designed to support business-grade internet, data and voice services^§ to Australian businesses in remote and rural areas^{^}.

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Premises connected to the nbn^® network via nbn Satellite won't be disconnected from their existing phone and internet services by nbn.

If you want to keep your existing copper phone line active when you order a service over nbn Satellite, you should speak to your phone and internet provider at the time you place your order.

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nbn™ Sky Muster™ and nbn™ Sky Muster™ Plus are subject to eligibility criteria. Premises identified by nbn as medium/large business premises are not to be serviced by nbn™ Sky Muster™ or nbn™ Sky Muster^™ Plus. The nbn™ Satellite product available to medium/large business premises is business nbn™ Satellite Service. If you’re interested in nbn™ Sky Muster™ or nbn™ Sky Muster™ Plus services or believe your premises has been incorrectly categorised please contact your phone and internet provider.

The business nbn Satellite Service provides voice support for VoIP carriage and is not a voice provider.

An end customer’s experience, including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn™ network, depends on the nbn™ access technology and configuration over which services are delivered to your premises, whether you are using the internet during the busy period, and some factors outside nbn’s control (like your equipment quality, software, broadband plan, signal reception and how your service provider designs its network).

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Office Nomads: the new tribe of flexible workers

18 July 2016

Freelancers find their freedom in connected co-working hubs

A new tribe of innovative entrepreneurs are flocking to co-working spaces across the country in search of collaboration, inspiration and access to fast broadband.

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal a 25 per cent uplift in sole-traders in the year to June 2015. This represents a rate of more than 70 new businesses per week, compared with an average of around 55 new businesses per week from 2009.

Coined the ‘Office Nomads’, this growing group of business owners are ditching the structure of a nine-to-five job to pursue a freelance career by setting up shop at flexible and creative co-working spaces connected to the nbn™ network.

There are now more than 140 collaborative co-working centres scattered on the fringes of Australian capital cities and regional hubs catering for those in need of desk space and the latest tech-tools.

“With new Australian solo-businesses popping-up every day, the growing flexibility of our workforce provides ideal conditions for start-up businesses to take the plunge and get their business idea off-the-ground. This new tribe of ‘Office Nomads’ are no longer confined to a traditional workplace as they move from job-to-job pursuing their passion while being inspired by likeminded entrepreneurs,” says KPMG Demographer, Bernard Salt.

“Whether you’re a tradie, creative, consultant or accountant, access to fast broadband and a flexible work environment will enable you to be more productive by taking control of where, when and how you do business.”

Peter Bradd, co-founder and CEO at The Beanstalk Factory, a company which consults with entrepreneurs to drive business innovation says that co-working environments will play an important role in the future of work.

“As co-working and collaborative environments become more mainstream, professionals are certainly making their location decisions based upon which spaces have the best internet speeds to get the most out of their business productivity,” says Mr Bradd.

“Those who choose to work flexibly typically rely upon cloud software and other online platforms to communicate, access and share information – so a quick and strong connection is critical.”

Bec Mutch, founder of the CoWorkCo, a creative co-working space based in Brunswick, Melbourne says connecting to fast broadband over the nbn™ network is an essential business offering for her community of start-ups.

“As someone who has made the leap from an international luxury brand to a freelance career, I’m passionate about creating an inspiring and collaborative environment for our strong group of likeminded entrepreneurs,” says Ms Mutch.

“I chose to run my co-working space from this location because it had access to the nbn™ network – it’s as important to us as having a chair!

There are more than 2.8 million homes and businesses around the country which can already connect to the nbn™ network with every Australian set to have access by 2020.

Visit our nbn™ blog series to learn more about how access to fast broadband is transforming Australian small businesses.

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Talia Spink

nbn™ Media Hotline

Phone: 0488 902 436

Phone: 02 9927 4200

Email: taliaspink@nbnco.com.au

Email: media@nbnco.com.au

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References:

8165.0 - Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/8165.0
Liberated Work: http://www.coactiv8.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/HUB24-Publication-v9-Web.pdf

About nbn:

nbn is building a new and upgraded, fast wholesale broadband network to enable communities across Australia to access fast broadband. Our goal is to connect eight million homes and businesses by 2020.
Fast broadband like that delivered via the nbn™ network can provide a range of benefits for Australians such as opportunities to work from home, access to online education tools and options for on-demand entertainment.
End-user experience, including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn™ network, depends on the technology over which services are delivered to your premises and some factors outside our control like equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how the end-user’s service provider designs its network. Access to your work network will depend on factors outside our control like your organisation’s IT policy and infrastructure.