the_milesy
smartadam
Hello friends,
Just wondering with the ISP, is Telstra our only choice?
Is it possible to get ADSL in the estate?
Thanks in advnce.
Adam
Just wondering with the ISP, is Telstra our only choice?
Is it possible to get ADSL in the estate?
Thanks in advnce.
Adam
Hi Adam,
The estate is a Telstra Smart Community. I.e. Telstra has laid fiber optic cable, not copper. They don't wholesale their fiber, so yes Telstra is the only Choice for a wired phone / internet connection. You cannot get ADSL as there is no copper.
In saying that, Telstra is currently in negotiations / voting to sell their fiber to NBNco. Its probably a couple of years off, but eventually we should just be patched to the NBN, and then you will be able to choose any ISP (will actually be known as an RSP (Retail service provider)).
In the mean time, either sign up with Telstra (you should get $1500 credit), or go wireless.
As a side note, your Free to Air TV is also supplied over this fiber optic cable ( no need for an antenna). I have spoken to Telstra myself, and have been told that if I don't want any paid services (Phone, internet, Pay TV) then they will come out and hook up the fiber for the Free to Air TV for no cost.
Hope that helps,
Milesy.
PS. I don't have anything to do with the estate or Telstra etc. I'm just a nerd.
Thanks for the reply Milesy.
Its a bit disappointed to know that i'm stuck with Tesltra.
But I suppose if its the only way, ill have to do it.
Currently i'm downloading 2TB everymonth (TPG Unlimited plan) not sure how ill live under Tesltra's new plan
Hopefully NBN can take over asap!