The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has commenced its countdown for the switchover to fibre optic broadband only service in 15 locations across the country.

 

The 15 locations cover approximately 25,000 homes and businesses and are set to make the switch over to the fibre network over an 18-month timeframe, beginning on 23 November.

 

The company has announced that at the end of the 18-month period, the existing copper network will be switched off.

 

NBN Co Head of Product Management and Industry Relations, Jim Hassell, said residents were being encouraged to make an early switch in order to make the most out of the network.

 

“There is no need to wait until the last minute. Households and businesses across Australia are now using superfast internet services and quality phone services over the NBN to change the way they live, work and access entertainment,” MR Hasselll said.

 

“The feedback from people already connected is that they can enjoy making high-quality video calls with fewer drop outs, downloading movies in minutes, streaming TV, and having all the family online at once.