Indeed, not only that, depending on where old mate Kung Fu lives, there's a good chance it is a LNP controlled council he's ranting about. If he's in Boondall like us
He's in Bridgeman Downs. Dunno if that makes a difference?
Googling "bridgeman downs council" gives me a website with Bridgeman Downs parts being under the BCC.
So now we have it, he can blame the LNP in council, state, and federal levels. :P
He's in Bridgeman Downs. Dunno if that makes a difference?
He is in the federal Liberal seat of Petrie (Luke Howarth) and he and every one else who is angry about what has happened should email there local member and NBNCo and demand answers. I emailed his office 2 weeks ago and this is part of the response
"Luke has also asked the Ministers office to look into this matter and provide further information.
He will be back in touch as soon as he receives additional information."
Still waiting for further info.
I have been checking my letterbox daily, alas still nothing.
Is anybody connected to the interim Chermside CSA (Mayfair & Arbour apartments in Chmerside)?
Finally able to connect our office to the NBN is APL-06. We are a multi unit building, so were waiting for additional configuration.
Install booked for 19/5!
Hi Guys,
Had an interesting conversation with the Thiess NBN installer who was rolling out Fiber on Church Road, Taigum today.
As part of the conversation, I asked him if 4APL-09 is on target for OCT activation. He then showed me the rollout network map in detail, and is adamant 4APL-09 will be ready (active) by May-June this year.
Interesting, thoughts :)
I got "the" letter this week � the PCD is to be installed between 2015-07-04 & 2015-08-26
(4apl09)
still no news on 4APL-05?
still no news on 4APL-05?
I don't think we'll see anything till the HFC rollout starts.
Looks like 4apl-08 got pushed til October.
Really unhappy about that. We went build prep before 09 and 10 did yet they're gonna get it first.
I'm in 4apl-10, in a small block of townhouse units and we already had our PCD installed about 2 months ago. RFS date is on the 19th of June 2015..can't wait!
I don't think we'll see anything till the HFC rollout starts.
so according to this nothing is going to happen till first quarter of 2016 for the HFC roll out
well that is crap so I have to stick with crappy ADSL till the government pulls there finger out
well its all looking pretty grim for 4APL-05
http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/4APL-05
But there is a housing development that is being put up that used to be a farm so they might fast forward the fiber in the ground maybe development starts next month.
Hi,
We are in 4ACO-02 in an estate with mixed villas and townhouses. All the villas have been connected (or can connect) to NBN. We in the townhouses have not yet been connected. It is frustrating as NBN seems to have ignored us. When I spoke to them the other week they mentioned they would start to connect the townhouses mid-may/june � but there have not been any work what-so-ever at any f the townhouses.
Has anyone in 4APL-10 been switched on yet? Today is your expected Ready For Service day
Has anyone in 4APL-10 been switched on yet? Today is your expected Ready For Service day
Nop not yet. I was informed by my potential NBN RSP that the RFS was moved to early July (looking at the NBN portal from their end). Of course this is subject to change � could be switched on earlier or later. But nevertheless it is near :)
well its all looking pretty grim for 4APL-05
Sure does,
I finally got answers from Federal member and Turnbulls office and the reason we have been removed is because we have HFC. I emailled the local member back and blasted him because this is the second time we have been removed from the rollout and the other reason is that only about a third of 4APL-05 has HFC so what is going to happen to the rest of the people in this node that don't. I also asked why they didn't answer my question on why they would waste all that money completing pit remediation and the pull the pin. As expected Luke Howarth hasn't replied.
So basically I give up, we're not even on the list for anything in the next 18 months, so its HFC for some in the area and FTTN for me (might as well just stay on ADSL). NBN is dead.
FYI � Looks like 4APL-10 went live on the 25th of June 2015 :)
So basically I give up, we're not even on the list for anything in the next 18 months, so its HFC for some in the area and FTTN for me (might as well just stay on ADSL). NBN is dead.
I thought they filled in properties without HFC in HFC areas?
So emailed NBN Co they pretty much checked and there is not trace of anything actually happening for 05
pretty much nothing for happy for 2 years..
WTF!! I am moving to another location because that is major BS. this time I will actually make sure NBN is connected and functional fibre in the ground already before I move there.
I thought they filled in properties without HFC in HFC areas?
I would estimate that only about a third of 4APL-05 is covered by HFC, the Wineries estate (the part that doesn't have FTTP) and the housing around Ridley Road southern end in Bridgeman Downs have HFC but all the new estates north of Beams road don't and I'm pretty sure none of the acreage areas do either. I really can't see them rolling out HFC to such a large area it would be cheaper to stick with FTTP. I still can't comprehend NBN just wiping us off the map for the second time since I moved here, everyone that lives in the area should be complaining to Luke Howarth our federal member.
but all the new estates north of Beams road don't and I'm pretty sure none of the acreage areas do either
Yeah, i'm north of Beams road. Being on a 4km copper line sucks. Dunno how much longer I can last with only 4mbps.
Yeah, i'm north of Beams road. Being on a 4km copper line sucks. Dunno how much longer I can last with only 4mbps.
yeah I decided on just moving to a location that has NBN running and fiber already in the ground.
but thats just me I don't mess around I need NBN mainly for work from home purposes I need high speed upload and download to upload and download files over VPN over many servers a 3 to 4mbps connection is not cutting it by any means. The idiots over there in our "all knowing" government wouldn't know a train was up them till the people got out. They are clueless they think people use the internet for facebook and rubbish they don't seem to understand people use it for real business applications from home and for an IT prospective the link speed is critical.
But .... the yokels at the Australian govenment don't seem to know this. NBN roll out is a massive joke they really really should have put someone in charge that actually works or worked in teh IT industry not someone that didn't.
It's the population majority that voted them in so we only have ourselves to blame really. If moving house is an option for you definitely do it. We built a new house in Nudgee and so luckily are on FTTP, but I still feel for all the people that are getting screwed over, particularly those of you that literally have had it ripped out from underneath you
FTTP 4018 PCD installed today at side of my house at Taigum.
I arrived home to find a 4 foot deep hole and pavers removed all replaced in a professional manner.
Installer claims August is the confirmed live date thats about 4 months ahead of schedule.
He said they have been wiring up some suburbs and going live right after the PCD installation is finished depending on progress of the build in area.
For those who don't already know, 4APL-10 has now gone live :)
4APL-09 RFS been pushed back one month to Nov 15
what about 4APL-05?
Lol never.
Nah we'll probably have to wait for the HFC rollout to start.
Has anyone seen any work going on in 4APL-08 or 4APL-09 since 4APL-10 went live?
Has anyone seen any work going on in 4APL-08 or 4APL-09 since 4APL-10 went live?
I got a note from onsite manager at a townhouse complex in 4APL-09 that said in next few weeks lead in design work would be completed and owners would be getting some documentation to show where PCDs would be installed on the townhouses. I'm not sure how long till the installs start.
show where PCDs would be installed on the townhouses.
It is usually just installed next to where your current Telstra box terminates outside of each individual unit.
It is usually just installed next to where your current Telstra box terminates outside of each individual unit.
That's what I expect. There are some where the space between side gate and the front of the unit is pretty well full with gas/elec/telstra/foxtel cable/shared tv antenna gear and often a water tap too and personally I'm interested to see how they fit the PCD on those walls.
I moved into a brand new complex on Dorville rd (just off Beams rd).
According to nbn co nbn exists and all the other houses in the street have nbn external boxes.
This place just has a small thin telstra box. Telstra aren't sure if the box has nbn capabilities and need to inspect the box.
Someone told me in brand new houses they are just building connections to nbn so there is a chance it's an nbn box but, it looks like the normal phone line boxes.
If it's not nbn then we can get our adsl re-connected until they sort out the nbn installation, if it is nbn then we have to use dial up until we can get an internal installation.
Does anyone know if they just default to nbn installation in new properties if the capabilities are already in the area?
It would stuck using dial up for who knows how long while we wait for interior installation.
4APL-08: had PCD installed a couple of days ago.
Why not apply to have an NBN service connected? If the fibre is in place you'll have the next available connection date. If it's not, that will get organised.
sam159 - which part of -08 are you?
It would stuck using dial up for who knows how long while we wait for interior installation.
You have heard of 4G right?
You have heard of 4G right?
Lol, of course.
Not really interested in the steep price for the amount of data you get.
ads086 writes...
sam159 � which part of -08 are you?
I'm just east of Sandgate Rd, a couple of blocks from Boondall train station. They used an air powered bullet to punch through from the pit to the house for the fibre as the copper conduit was too small but it was all pretty straightforward. Installers said that I could call my ISP to have the NTD installed but as far as I know, a majority of premises need to be connected before that can happen?
That's good news for me, I'm not that far from the train station so they're in the area at least.
As far as getting connected, I've heard some people say they're switching areas on as soon as the PCD is in, rather than waiting for all of the FSA to be ready. Wouldn't hurt to try. I submitted my application already, RSP is sitting on it until my PCD is in and I notify them of that.
Some great news in the letterbox today... 4APL-08.
Some great news in the letterbox today... 4APL-08.
http://goo.gl/OFhvpl?gdriveurl
Your Location ID gives away your address, I would suggest also blurring that out if you're concerned about privacy.
Your Location ID gives away your address
Thanks. I thought it'd refer to an area. Not a big deal but I've blurred it now. :)
Got mine as well, Daramalan st.
NBN can't come soon enough ! :)
4APL-02 is live.
Some great news in the letterbox today... 4APL-08.
We got a similar letter. There is an NBN box on the side of the house now, but I'm not sure if it is fully configured yet. What's the next step? The letter mentions testing of the connection, after which we can apply to have NBN installed inside the house with a provider. Will we get another notice in the mail when that is ready?
What's the next step?
Call your ISP. They'll be able to determine whether your address is ready for connection.
Same letter on Frawley street.
Thanks. I thought it'd refer to an area. Not a big deal but I've blurred it now. :)
All good, thought I'd help a member out!
Call your ISP. They'll be able to determine whether your address is ready for connection.
Funny, we had the box installed to the outside of the house a few weeks ago but never received the letter... Nevermind. I called my ISP and they said that it may be a month or two before they are advised that the area is ready for service. Still (un)officially October according to myNBN. 4APL-08
college way, got my letter on Tuesday :) installation between 12th of August and 3rd of November.
I'm on Bicentennial and got an NBN letter today, but no dates on it, just that it's coming soon... Thanks for resending a letter you sent out 6 months ago when we started Build phase
I'm on Bicentennial and got an NBN letter today, but no dates on it, just that it's coming soon..
I got that one today too. The one with dates arrived a few days ago. I thought today's was kinda pointless!
Thanks for resending a letter you sent out 6 months ago when we started Build phase
That is probably my letter as I have never received a build phase letter. :)
Most recent update on MyNBN puts us 4APL-08 online on 28th October, 2015. That is far too far away for my liking. 4APL-10 was finished 10 months after build commenced, but it's gonna take them 13 months to do ours?
That is far too far away for my liking. 4APL-10 was finished 10 months after build commenced, but it's gonna take them 13 months to do ours?
Patience is virtue :)
4APL-09 - Had PCD installed in Taigum a couple of weeks ago. Installers apologised for the mess digging up the lawn. My response was "I dont care about my lawn, I want NBN ASAP!"
09 seems to be moving ahead quickly, but why the RFS was moved back to November is beyond me. Have to admit, I'm looking forward to help kick out these LNP jokers next election.
What's happening in 4APL-05 is just as much a joke. We are feeling for you guys over there. We should have a party when you go live. I hope I'm not too old by then!
At least you folks in 4APL-0x have some hope for the NBN.
Here in 4NDG-04, we have no hope for getting the NBN, and way things are going, even the possibility of being inflicted with the MTM is highly doubtful.
Jenifur Charne
4APL-09 � Had PCD installed in Taigum a couple of weeks ago. Installers apologised for the mess digging up the lawn. My response was "I dont care about my lawn, I want NBN ASAP!"
09 seems to be moving ahead quickly, but why the RFS was moved back to November is beyond me. Have to admit, I'm looking forward to help kick out these LNP jokers next election.
My guess is that the high number of townhouses needing PCD will slow them up.
Confirmed in QoN 127:
4APL-05: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-04: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-05: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-06: HFC/FTTx
FTTP not coming back for these areas.
Confirmed in QoN 127:
4APL-05: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-04: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-05: HFC/FTTx
4NDG-06: HFC/FTTx
FTTP not coming back for these areas.
Where did you find this?
http://www.aph.gov.au/~/med
Cheers. Well I'm assuming if you're in these areas and don't have current access to HFC, you'll be getting FTTN then. Absolutely lame
4NDG-04: HFC/FTTx
Just damn well blunderfool.
Looks like I can forget about full speed internet access forever then.
:(
Jenifur Charne
4APL-08 � dates have been pushed out by about 3 weeks.
Original letter said between 12 August and 3 November. New letter today with "revised" dates � between 1 September and 23 November.
4APL-08 � dates have been pushed out by about 3 weeks.
I wonder if this will change RFS dates for 4APL-08 and if the change to 4APL-09 back to Nov already builds these delays in to their revised date.
Not sure if "Inner North" or not,
spotted a node in the 4WRN-05 SAM...(DA:42). About 5m from the pillar.
My area was listed as getting FTTP with an ETA of a couple months after the election.
Now they change it to HFC??
I'm moving house (seriously).
I wonder if this will change RFS dates for 4APL-08 and if the change
I hope not. They have only College Green estate left rest of Boondall is already done.
I hope not. They have only College Green estate left rest of Boondall is already done.
4APL-08 says 28 Oct now, I think that is same as last month?
4APL-09 says 27 Nov now rather than just Nov, which is expected (last Friday of Nov).
I hope not. They have only College Green estate left rest of Boondall is already done
Does that mean you can get connected yet, or just have the box outside? I'm in the older part before college green (backing onto Sandgate road. I got the letter stating the outside box is being installed between 1 Sep and 27 Nov, but was wondering if I can get the rest done ASAP after it is installed? Or are they waiting for that magical % installed before saying ok?
I live in a 3yr old unit complex at Wilston, which does not appear to be on any rollout maps but the builder said said we were "NBN Ready". This is a photo of the Telstra box we have. Could anyone hazard a guess as to what is inside, and what NBN technology this would provide us in the future?
Thanks.
I live in a 3yr old unit complex at Wilston, which does not appear to be on any rollout maps but the builder said said we were "NBN Ready". This is a photo of the Telstra box we have. Could anyone hazard a guess as to what is inside, and what NBN technology this would provide us in the future?
What you'll get is the slowest speed version of the Fiberal Notional Party Notional Fraudband Notwork squeezed through the creakingly ancient Tel$tra copper phone lines.
It's the same, bottom spec fraudband notwork that my area, 4NDG-04 has been downgraded to.
Jenifur Charne
What you'll get is the slowest speed version
Thanks. Doesn't sound too promising. I was wondering whether fixed wireless might have a better prospect of reaching our area sooner than digging up the streets?
fixed wireless might have a better prospect of reaching our area sooner than digging up the streets?
In almost inner-city Brisbane with ubiquitous 4G coverage?
In almost inner-city Brisbane with ubiquitous 4G coverage?
I might have an outdated view, but I associate 4G with being mobile and making do with a couple of GB/mth. Will 4G ever be a better deal than my current ADSL2 (13Mbit/s, 300GB, $70/mth)?
I'm referring to NBN not wanting to build a Fixed Wireless tower in a place where HFC coverage and 4G coverage exists.
HFC coverage
OK it looks like I can get 25 or 100Mbit/s cable but only through Telstra, and at a monthly cost well above what I'm currently paying. I think I'll sit tight and see what develops. I'm not particularly unhappy with my current service, just curious about other options.
Thanks.
Installers were at the top of college way and northumbria rd today installing the pcd's into houses.
Saw NBN contractors fitting PCD's at the Northern end of Lyndhurst Road in Boondall 4APL-08.
Confirmed in QoN 127:
4APL-05: HFC/FTTx
yes but it doesn't say WHEN!! the roll out will be for 4APL-05!!
I gave up on this if I don't get NBN by the end of the year in this area I am moving. with it or not
I want Fibre to the Home not HFC
When will 4APL-09 be active, PCD has been installed for ages!!!! Should be active well ahead of schedule
I think 4-apl-09 was scheduled for late Nov but recent changes to Telstra wholesale document shows 1Nov as possible forward shift of that date. I'm in 4apl-09 but don't have PCD yet :(
I think 4-apl-09 was scheduled for late Nov but recent changes to Telstra wholesale document shows 1Nov as possible forward shift of that date. I'm in 4apl-09 but don't have PCD yet :(
And checking the telstra docs again today now shows 4apl-09 back to the 27 Nov expected RFS date that they were previously.
Has anyone seen any work in Boondall recently ? RFS is the end of October, but there's not much going on the ground, I wonder if they're going to be ready.
Has anyone seen any work in Boondall recently ? RFS is the end of October, but there's not much going on the ground, I wonder if they're going to be ready.
I had my PCD installed last Monday, in College Way I was driving down Thoms Ave today and I saw the guy who installed mine working on that street. So it looks like they are doing College Green at the moment.
I was driving down Thoms Ave today and I saw the guy who installed mine working on that street.
Oh that's my street! :)
Edit: checked on the way out. PCD is installed. NBN, here I come!
Just called iiNet. It's not active at their end yet. They said I should get another letter in the mail to let me know that it's active � however the previous letter I received said that once the "utility box" is installed, I can contact my preferred supplier. *Shrugs*
Oh well � can't be long now!
Oh well � can't be long now!
RFS date (when they'll take orders) for 4APL-08 is down as 28th Oct still � http://www.mynbn.info/sam/4APL-08
RFS date (when they'll take orders) for 4APL-08 is down as 28th Oct still
Yeah � ADA 4APL-08-01 is indicating "Active", however the date is 28/10. *shrugs*
Don't remember where I saw this but College Ave and such are on 4APL-08-10,11&12
Don't remember where I saw this but College Ave and such are on 4APL-08-10,11&12
Thanks Ads. :)
There was a team today installing PCD on the corner of College Way and Brigiding Cres.
I know I sound like a broken record saying this but does any one have any updates on what is happening with 4APL-05 on NBN rollout these days like how many years?
There is a nbn team on Groves Cres Boondall
I know I sound like a broken record saying this but does any one have any updates on what is happening with 4APL-05 on NBN rollout these days like how many years?
I believe that 4APL-05, like the missing 4APL-12 (Zillmere/Geebung), are potentially HFC rollout spots, and as such, nothing should be happening until sometime next year, or 2017.
So essentially all we can do is wait, and wait, and wait... for this "so called" faster rollout...
Or move to somewhere already live
as such, nothing should be happening until sometime next year, or 2017.
So essentially all we can do is wait, and wait, and wait... for this "so called" faster rollout...
yeah I figured as much thats why I am moving I work from home mostly and I can't stand 2mbps(if I am lucky most of teh time is 1mbps or less) download and 1mbps upload speeds that is pitiful and not usable. I find myself using alot of 4G data but 50gb at 150 bucks a month is expensive just to give fast download and uploads.
I came from an area before I moved to Bridgeman downs that had 20mbps downloads and about 2mbps uploads, so very annoyed
I picked my current house partly because it was due to be connected to NBN in June 2014. Now expected end of October 2015 and I move out in January 2016.
I picked my current house partly because it was due to be connected to NBN in June 2014. Now expected end of October 2015 and I move out in January 2016.
I can understand your frustration. I too may be moving in January. I've gone through the process of whether I should consider an NBN connection (or currently in build) as a factor in where I purchase a new home � or whether to weigh other factors higher knowing an "NBN" connection will happen "some time" in the next few years.
I'm steering towards the latter but it'll be a frustrating few years � especially after having a couple of months on the NBN first! (Yes I considered not connecting when 4APL-08 goes live, but that wouldn't be fair to my housemates who are extremely keen to get it as well.)
4APL-09
NBN boxes getting drilled to external walls on Handford Road.
Bunch of installers around Frawley street.
Got the little gray box installed :) Now just waiting for RFS.
Its on Daramalan st, if anyone's interested.
NBN box installed in Calvary Crescent Bondall on Friday. Anyone know how to speed up nbn updating their website....don't understand why it takes a week (as advised by installers and internet provider).
4APL-08-06 getting more boxes today
My copper was loose lay >:(
I got the Box installed outside today in Leeson Street, Boondall 4APL-08-16, Do I really need to wait until 28th Oct for RFS?
Do I really need to wait until 28th Oct for RFS?
Most probably, yes. Don't forget that they also need to start testing etc itself before the go live date. Best to check with your preferred RSP around the live date to see if it is active in the nbn portal for you to order the service.
Ps: the go live date is also subject to change (4APL-10 only went live about 2 weeks after the initial date)
Most probably, yes. Don't forget that they also need to start testing etc itself before the go live date.
I know, I was being facetious. :) It's just frustrating that it takes me 28 hours to upload a 40 minute youtube video...
8 hours to upload a 40 minute youtube video...
I feel your pain.. Hang in there! Decided on an RSP yet? :) I have absolutely zero complains with mine!
Contractors have been installing boxes on the sides of houses down Leona St, Boondall (4APL-08-06) yesterday and today. Got ours done early this morning. Now to wait for RFS. . .
Decided on an RSP yet? :)
Well I'm currently with TPG ADSL2+ and have been happy with their service so far (since ~2009). Only ever had 2 issues and those have been with the Telstra copper. I can get the TPG NBN 100/40 unlimited D/L inc phone line for $99 p/m which is only $10 more than what I am paying for slow ass ADSL and line rental. Another aspect I like is the Battery backup is mandatory and I can use my current phone with the UNI-V port.
The only issue I have is they will charge me $10 to send out one of their routers, where I plan to use my own (ASUS DSL-N55U which has a WAN port) regardless. I'd like to talk them out of sending me one, otherwise I'll just cop the $10 and use mine anyway and theirs if I have trouble :)
So we're in the 3 year rollout plan right now. My area 4APL-05, which was meant to get FTTP at the end of 2013 and got removed from the plan a few months ago is now expected to start construction for FTTP/FTTN in Q2 2017? We got removed from the map for apparently 'having' HFC and now we're not even getting HFC? Why even remove us in the first place?
We have HFC in the Zillmere/Geebung area too, but we aren't getting that. We are slated for FTTN instead, though we have to wait another two years for it... So much for faster...
I'm not entirely sure that NBNco know what they are actually doing from one minute to the next.
We have HFC in the Zillmere/Geebung area too, but we aren't getting that. We are slated for FTTN instead, though we have to wait another two years for it... So much for faster...
75% of my area doesn't even have HFC. I'm stuck on copper which is close to 4km away from the exchange and getting 3.5mbps. I don't think I can wait till H2 of 2017 for it to start construction.
My only benefit is that I'm about 500m away from the Zillmere exchange, so my ADSL speeds aren't too shabby (changing from TPG to iiNet should help somewhat too).
If I was in your shoes, I think I'd be "going insane" too...
Count yourself lucky, I'm in Bridgeman Downs/McDowall currently running of the EVERTON PARK (ENPK) Exchange and we are not on the 3 year roll out plan! not happy at all.
Ouch, no cable either?
Looks like we 're getting HFC in 4NDG-06 but not until 2018! Grrr.
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Looks like we 're getting HFC in 4NDG-06 but not until 2018! Grrr.
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Ok, I vote we fire the bastards!
Count yourself lucky, I'm in Bridgeman Downs/McDowall currently running of the EVERTON PARK (ENPK) Exchange and we are not on the 3 year roll out plan! not happy at all.
I've had my 5.5 mbps since I moved in 2007 (8 years) with no change!
The NBN is a Cluster F&^%
Ouch, no cable either?
I used to live in Everton Park (on Old Northern Rd). Not all of EP has cable, and the Old Northern Rd/Dargie St/Flockton St area doesn't even have telegraph poles. HFC in that area would have to go underground.
I'm now at the point where I don't care what we get, be it HFC, FTTN, FTTP, two tin cans and a bit of sting even, as long as we start to get better speeds.
I've been in info tech one way or another since 1991, back when the Internet was uni's only. And just like moores law, my speed has doubled every 18months � 2 years starting at 1200 baud dial up modem (showing my age now), but since moving to Bridgeman Downs/McDowall connected to Everton park exchange my speed has been a flat 5.5 mbps.
I just wish the government would speed it up and bring Australia into the top 20 countries for internet speed. Stop the endless political point scoring and reviews and build the bloody thing.
Looks like we 're getting HFC in 4NDG-06 but not until 2018! Grrr.
At least you HAVE some timeframe data.
Here in 4NDG-04, we don't even have that much.
They started pit remediation in my immediate area of 4NGD-04, in late July 2014. They stopped working on that, about 2 months later. We have no restart timeframe.
Jenifur Charne
Underboring for new conduits out the front of Sandgate Hawks on Lemke Rd this afternoon. There has a been a stash of conduit and pits up near cabbage tree ck across the road from afl grounds for the last week or so too. I think this is for the northern end of 4APL-09 to connect through to the main trunk of conduits that they ran along Telegraph Rd ~18months ago or so.
It appears 4APL-05 will be a mixture of HFC (H2 2016), FTTP and FTTN (H2 2017). Sounds like they are going to connect some of that unused nbn fibre cable in the pits
Just turned up this news item on Fairfax.
What NBN will you get and when? NBN unveils three-year rollout
The news item contains a link to this NBNco page: Three-year construction plan
Looks like the work on my area, 4NDG-04, won't be restarted till first half of 2018.
And going by how long it has taken other areas to finally go live, from when the NBNco finally got serious about getting the job done in those areas, I figure that my area might be live, late 2020, with a LOT of luck.
As for what my area will cop instead of the Real FTTP NBN, we get the sub fourth rate HFC, IOW the hardwired Fraudband Notwork.
:(
Jenifur Charne
I'm in Ferny Grove, off one of the older roads in a relatively small blackspot of HFC coverage (the coverage maps on http://nationalmap.gov.au/ are pretty interesting � red when you filter "Broadband Quality" is apparently Telstra HFC coverage). All cabling is underground.
I'm waiting very patiently to hear if they'll be in-filling lazy spots like this that Telstra neglected to touch in the 1990s. The nbn� PDF released last Friday says our whole area is slated for HFC, but I'm dubious until they explicitly say "Yes we'll fill your street".
Looks like the work on my area, 4NDG-04, won't be restarted till first half of 2018.
Given that your area seems to be one of the urban areas slated for "increased housing density" from the number if high-rise apartments being built, they might have put your area into the "too hard" basket, and are leaving it until last in the vain hope that somebody else (TPG?) will cable your area for them.
Sadly that won't help you if you're living in a house, but if all the apartments get TPG, then the government will be saying "Good, we have hardly any premises to connect in this area, it won't cost us as much".
Your best option may be to hope that Labor get into power at the next election, and do actually fix this mess. They need a something to distinguish themselves from the Libs, hopefully it'll be the NBN. It doesn't look like it'll be refugees or the economy, that would lay them open to attack. The NBN is one of the weak points of the Libs, they can hardly claim they have lived up to their promises.
However it also looks like there won't be any substantial amount of FTTN rolled out before the next election. I suspect MT knows how bad it will be, and doesn't want to let anyone know just how badly his version of the NBN will turn out. Particularly the claim that FTTN will run at 12Mbps for the first year or two, some people are achieving better speed than that on ADSL2, and they will see a speed DROP during the initial period, imagine the bad press that will generate.
Looks like we 're getting HFC in 4NDG-06 but not until 2018! Grrr.
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I'm seriously considering switching to Optus cable now as this is what we going to end up with anyway.
Also will they ever finish the pit remediation work in our area or will we be left with yellow temporary covers forever?
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In 4NDG zone that now is targeted for a HFC rollout ~2018. Seems nearby zones getting FTTN will be completed earlier. Its like HFC is a hindrance rather than an accelerator for rollout.
What I don't get is most HFC connections around this area is via poles so it enter properties through the roofs/cavities, whilst the copper landlines is predominately underground already. Surely its going to cost an absolute fortune shifting the roof based terminations and internal rewiring to suit. I'm sure they are all over it...
In 4NDG zone that now is targeted for a HFC rollout ~2018
Sorry to hear. I'm in Kedron (bordering on 4NDG-06? with Wavell Heights) and off the Chermside Exchange. We're targeted for H1-2017 for HFC. Prior to that, we've never been on any NBN plans. Although I'm in a townhouse complex that doesn't have HFC so who knows what we'll get.
Works continuing on 4APL-08-06 in and around garozzo st Boondall today
4APL-08-16 Today it looks like they are doing work to open up the pipes from the street to the houses in Leeson Street. Mine apparently didn't need doing as I already have the fibre in the box.
4APL-08-16 Today it looks like they are doing work to open up the pipes from the street to the houses in Leeson Street.
They were also in Aberdeen Parade this morning (beside the railway line). They had fenced off a pit and were just heading into a residence when I walked past.
In 4NDG zone that now is targeted for a HFC rollout ~2018. Seems nearby zones getting FTTN will be completed earlier. Its like HFC is a hindrance rather than an accelerator for rollout.
Much of the old 1990's HFC Network will easily outperform Turnbulls FTTN unless you are on a congested node, so don't feel to hard done by!
Does anyone know what it means if your area is listed as HFC but you don't currently have access to cable?
My suburb (Albany Creek) is listed for 1st half of 2016 as HFC. My neighbour has cable but the power goes underground before it gets to my place and the cable just stops.
Will I end up with FTTN based on the existing cable or something else?
Does anyone know what it means if your area is listed as HFC but you don't currently have access to cable?
I read a while ago that NBN would "fill in the gaps", however I think that was only where the cable actually passes the property but the property hasn't previously been connected.
My "guess" is that the 3-year plan indicates the predominant method for each suburb. For cases where HFC is available for part of the suburb, my "guess" is that they'll connect the rest using FTTN. After all, it would be silly to roll out HFC in an area that doesn't already have it...... but then.... it would be silly to halt an FTTP roll-out in favour of an MTM... so.... your guess is as good as mine. :)
Underboring for new conduits out the front of Sandgate Hawks on Lemke Rd this afternoon.
This same conduit run in 4apl-09 was continuing today down to the intersection of Lemke/Handford/Roghan across from new Coles/aldi. I still haven't seen much in way of pcd installs along this way though. Not super hopeful about being able to order on or near RFS date in my townhouse complex. They came through months ago saying that in a fortnight they would give draft design for PCDs to body corp committee. We haven't seen anything since.
Not super hopeful about being able to order on or near RFS date in my townhouse complex.
At the moment Nbn have 2+ months backlog.
With some providers you can place a pending order prior to RFS.
The RFS for 4APL-08 is tomorrow.
Shall I wait for a mail from NBN first or can I start calling ISPs ?
The RFS for 4APL-08 is tomorrow.
Shall I wait for a mail from NBN first or can I start calling ISPs ?
Unfortunately that's the scheduled RFS and may not be the reality... Actual RFS may be close enough that they don't change it on their website. Even if RFS is tomorrow, with the delay with Aust Post, you may not get the letter until Monday. I've just been hitting the NBNCO website "Check Address" and a couple of RSP address checkers... I'd say they would show before any letter arrives.
Just got an email notifying me that 4APL-08 is ready to roll!
Same here. Right now need to wait till 27 Nov for installation.
Just called iiNet. For some reason they can't currently put NBN orders through. They'll call me back tomorrow (hopefully).
Yeah, I got the notification email from myNBN.info, but not from TPG, iiNet or NBNco even though I signed up for notification. Checked NBNco address checker and they say not ready, but both TPG and iiNet say yes!
Rang TPG this morning and they have passed the request to their "Plan change" team (already with TPG) and apparently they'll call back within the next 48 hours...
It's funny how the RSP's and myNBN.info are already saying GTG, but NBNco website is not... Oh and neither is Telstra's. I can only draw 1 conclusion... both NBNco and Telstra are slow.
Same here. Right now need to wait till 27 Nov for installation.
Why is that? do you not have the PCD yet or are the NBN techs that backlogged? Or is it at the RSP end?
Same here. Right now need to wait till 27 Nov for installation.
Why so far away ? I've just booked mine for the 3rd of November.
I applied with TPG, they said they couldn't give me an installation date, but I pushed and they said it would be November 4 but would confirm it in e-mail... Still waiting for this email!
I have book my installation for NTD on the 4/10 with optus and I was given the 27 Nov as the earliest date they could get from Nbn.
Why so far away ? I've just booked mine for the 3rd of November.
Who are you with?
4APL-08: Got the email from myNBN today and booked for the NTD install on Nov 3 with Internode which was first available. Feels like winning the lottery...
Yep, TPG booked me in for the 3rd. Unfortunately I can't be free all that week (was wishing for this week no matter how unlikely) so have had to rebook for sometime after the 9th... #firstworldproblems :)
And stupid iiNet can't do anything today (supposedly)! Grrrrr!
Was trying to arrange quicker installation today but Optus doesn't have yet confirmation from Nbn so all order are pending the activation.
4APL-09 : Is anyone experiencing frequent internet dropouts?
Quick update managed to move the installation date to 6 Nov.
Right now will need to get the enclosure installed for all the equipment.
Quick update managed to move the installation date to 6 Nov.
Good news!
Mine is on the 4th. I can't wait
Obviously there is a tech who'd be going to a bunch of whirlpooler's houses on the 4th in Boondall
4APL-09 : Is anyone experiencing frequent internet dropouts
Are you talking about one of the Greenfield's nbn areas or ADSL in 4apl09?
Got my SkyMesh NBN enabled yesterday. Surprisingly quick, smooth process, everything just worked. Finally I'm able to watch 1080p YouTube videos ! :)
How long after the installer was there were you able to get online?
How long after the installer was there were you able to get online?
2 minutes, most of which was spent by my modem reconfiguring itself to work in router mode.
2 minutes, most of which was spent by my modem reconfiguring itself to work in router mode.
Sweet. Mine should be ready to go by the time I get home then
4APL-08 here: RFS date passed, still no box on the side of my house, despite nearly every other house in the street having one. >:(
4APL-08 here: RFS date passed, still no box on the side of my house, despite nearly every other house in the street having one. >:(
I'd give nbnco a call. My house was missed due to a blockage in the conduit. I had to make an appointment for them to dog a trench in my yard. I had a card left in my letterbox, maybe something like that happened to you and they forgot to leave a card or something
I'd give nbnco a call.
I'd actually give my chosen RSP a call. If the whole area is considered RFS, the order can be put through to NBN Co and they'll work out what they need to do for the connection to occur.
Ah, okay. Yeah, I spoke to the guys on the day, and they said that the trenching machine would be out in the next week or so. I thought that was 3 weeks ago, turns out it was 4 weeks ago.
I'm not going to call an RSP because I don't actually want the NBN, because it's more expensive than my adequate and granfathered ADSL plan that is stable and fast. I just want to have the box on the wall so I can get the NBN once the prices drop, or if the copper turns to rubbish.
Finally received an update from NBNCo about the recently constructed estate we live in in Carseldine not having any phone or internet, apparently the estate is to be 'added to the construction schedule shortly', but I have no idea what that means in terms of an ETA for us getting connected.
At least now we'll be getting construction updates from our body corp instead, they've been pretty good so far keeping us up to date with what they know.
my adequate and granfathered ADSL plan that is stable and fast.
You have stable and fast ADSL in 4APL-08????? I connect at just under 5Mbps. Never mind. NBN install tomorrow!! Woot!!
You have stable and fast ADSL in 4APL-08?????
Well since half of 4APL-08 moved to fibre so I would expect ADSL connection to be much better from now on :)
Well since half of 4APL-08 moved to fibre so I would expect ADSL connection to be much better from now on
Haha... but it won't affect connection speed. :P
But if will fix congestion at the exchange.
My install is due tomorrow morning, had a phone call from Nbn last night to confirm the appointment.
My install is due tomorrow morning, had a phone call from Nbn last night to confirm the appointment.
Same... mine is in the afternoon. We might get the same tech. Hopefully yours is a simple install! :P
Mine was very simple installation as I have an enclosure installed all the conduits installed.
So the tech arrived at 7 and by 7.40am installation was complied, it took longer on the phone with optus as their system was stuck this morning but right now I'm on NBN :)
now I'm on NBN
Awesome.
I haven't done anything like you and I'll just "hope" that the tech can install everything beside the current main phone port.
I better have a shower because he might get here early! :P
So I'm on Bicentennial and we're still listed as Service Class 0, apparently a Bespoke Connection is required. I have a PCD on my house, all of the houses here do, so I'm trying to chase it up with NBNco and my RSP to try and get a connection happening. It's very frustrating because I had massive hassles getting ADSL connected here because of a mistake by a Telstra tech and I feel like it's happening again.
he might get here early!
Well � he WAS early and had the installation finished really quickly. NBN at 25/5 is amazing compared to the dismal ADSL connection we had.
I feel like it's happening again.
I hope yours gets sorted soon Ads. I can imagine how frustrating it would be.
So the latest is that apparently we were set up as an MDU in their database, and even though every house already has a PCD, they seem to think more work is required because of their faulty listing. I don't understand why we can't be switched on or at least have a service ordered if we have a PCD all wired up already. You would think if you have a PCD and the area is RFS, you should be able to order a service...
Heh, they showed up an hour earlier than I was gonna ring nbnco. It took 3 blokes 4 hours, but there's an nbn box on the side of my house now. Cool!
According to telstra wholesale list � http://telstrawholesale.com.a
Now apparently more work needs to be completed at my premises, but they don't currently have a timeline for getting the work done. Ready For Service really is false advertising.
I haven't done anything like you and I'll just "hope" that the tech can install everything beside the current main phone port.
My enclosure fully fitted with all my toys. No more flashing lights in the kitchen :)
4APL-09 seems to have gone RFS today, my unit is still at SC0 though :(
4apl-09, application in, installation date late November.
4APL-09
Received a text from TPG saying that I can order NBN. Signed up with no issues.
The currently expected date to have my place RFS is now 30 November, but it could take a further 6 weeks beyond that, which is January 11th. It had better not be that late. That's nearly 11 weeks after the FSA went RFS. I fail to understand why it takes so much longer to hook us up � they did detailed planning and network design in the preliminary stages, so they knew what was coming. Why would they simply skip those parts and not just do the whole lot at once?
They missed my house completely. All the neighbours got their outside boxes. Anyway appointment is 26th and I am assured that NBN will put all the boxes on at that time and I will be hooked up
The currently expected date to have my place RFS is now 30 November, but it could take a further 6 weeks beyond that, which is January 11th.
How did you get an expected RFS date for a place with service class 0? I'd like to check my place ... I'm in similar situation
Back and forward correspondence for about 3 weeks. I asked why I can't order when as far as I can see everything was done at the property, to which they said more work was required but they couldn't specify when. I responded asking if they weren't getting feedback from their contractors in the field and how they could run a business saying more work is needed but not determining when that work will be done. They eventually got back to me saying the work needed doing in the local area, not at my property, and the contractor had an expected date but that it could take 6 weeks longer. In one of those emails I said I needed to know how much longer because decisions need to be made, and that if it's only a few days then all is well but if it's a few months then that changes things.
Guys, is there anyone from 4APL-08 with TPG here ?
I was wondering how are their ping/speeds at night/weekends ?
I'm with SkyMesh, the connection is great throughout the whole day, but peak hours data allowance is killing me :(
They missed my house completely. All the neighbours got their outside boxes. Anyway appointment is 26th and I am assured that NBN will put all the boxes on at that time and I will be hooked up
Don't worry, it took them a month to come back and do my house after everyone else's got done, and mine was done after the RFS date
I'm with SkyMesh, the connection is great throughout the whole day, but peak hours data allowance is killing me :(
I'm with Optus pings 5-11ms speed usually as per connection speed very happy and unlimited.
I'm with SkyMesh, the connection is great throughout the whole day, but peak hours data allowance is killing me :(
Have you spoken with skymesh? They do custom plans where you can propose/agree on the plan elements and price. Eg I'm on 100/40 with uploads not counted, 250gb peak data and 250gb off peak data for a price I was happy with, especially to not have to worry about uploads
Have you spoken with SkyMesh? They do custom plans where you can propose/agree on the plan elements and price.
Hi scarecrow420,
Thanks for your suggestion. That's done and now fixed. :-)
Thanks, Paul
No worries, been happy with skymesh custom plan on nbn for almost 2 years now, first in aspley then in nudgee
Never thought the day would come, but finally got our FTTP connected today, in Boondall. Going from rubbish, slow' limited data mobile broadband (we were stuck on a RIM!) to NBN is like night and day, as you can imagine.
The rest of Australia deserve this. Time for Mal to eat some crow and ditch the MTM in favour of the original FTTP plan for as many homes as possible.
My MDU in 4APL-08 went Service Class 2 this morning. Booked in for Dec 9th
I'm up near the other end of Ridley Road in Carseldine. My ADSL is slowing down as well.
Not sure when NBN is going to come back and fill the gaps.
I'm up near the other end of Ridley Road in Carseldine. My ADSL is slowing down as well.
Not sure when NBN is going to come back and fill the gaps.
Depends on whether there is HFC nearby or not. Carseldine is split between two technologies, HFC and FTTN. The HFC part is done H2-2016, but the FTTN part isn't done until H2-2017. (H2 refers to 2nd half of the year)
Hi Guys, having a read through the thread I nticd it's been over a year since anyone commented on 4NDG-06 in Northgate QLD.
From all online sources it seems this SAM was removed from the rollout plan.
We are in the process of purchasing a property on Love Street and I was wondering if anyone knows if that side of Northgate ever became active even though the NBN rollout map shows nothing at all anymore
Cheers.
Depends on whether there is HFC nearby or not. Carseldine is split between two technologies, HFC and FTTN. The HFC part is done H2-2016, but the FTTN part isn't done until H2-2017. (H2 refers to 2nd half of the year)
The newer areas don't have HFC. I think HFC is only up until Beams road. Honestly can't wait till 2017 as my adsl has slowed down to 3.5mbps
I've only just really started researching NBN (knew I couldn't get it in my area so wasn't following it too much). I see that HFC will be rolled out in Lutwyche and I already have a cable connection to my place so figure it should be smooth once NBN arrives.
HFC looks quite inferior to proper NBN. Fingers crossed it doesn't take too long to start work. Seems dumb they tried to roll out NBN in all the woop woop suburbs first.
Seems dumb they tried to roll out NBN in all the woop woop suburbs first.
Well there's two trains of thought on that:
1. Roll out the NBN to areas that can't currently get any decent broadband and
2. Roll it out to existing areas first to gain the greatest amount of customers/revenue to help with the rollout to areas that aren't profitable.
Yeah, it looks like 4NDG-06 is off the schedule and waiting for the HFC rollout. Real shame actually.
Yeah, it looks like 4NDG-06 is off the schedule and waiting for the HFC rollout. Real shame actually.
Yay, FttN for me. :(
We are in the process of purchasing a property on Love Street and I was wondering if anyone knows if that side of Northgate ever became active even though the NBN rollout map shows nothing at all anymore
I have a friend who lives on Love St and there is definitely no fibre laid there unfortunately.
I have a friend who lives on Love St and there is definitely no fibre laid there unfortunately.
Cheers mate.
Done a bit more research myself and you're spot on with there being no fibre on that side of the tracks in Northgate.
HFC is available in the area, but unfortunately it is the far more expensive Optus offerings.
Have you spoken with skymesh? They do custom plans where you can propose/agree on the plan elements and price.
???? Sounds amazing � wish I knew this earlier (though I'm month by month so no big deal).
I'll track our usage and see if we really need 100/40 w/ 1TB overall.
Wait, do they do FTTB?
For info, Datatel crews running cable today in Newmarket Rd, across from Wilston train station.
Edit>> Cable being pulled is lime green about 20-25mm dia.
Interesting. That area is all HFC?
Interesting. That area is all HFC?
I believe so. Cable being pulled is lime green about 20-25mm dia.
For info, Datatel crews running cable today in Newmarket Rd, across from Wilston train station.
Edit>> Cable being pulled is lime green about 20-25mm dia
I saw them further towards Lutwyche Road at 12pm, just near Homezone Windsor.
Bridgeman Downs update. Called NBNco, they have stated that the rollout is scheduled for 2017 2nd half of year, with Nbnco providing FTTH.
What parts of Bridgeman Down? I'm in Galaxy street, McDowall end.
their website shows nothing as yet?
Bridgeman Downs update. Called NBNco, they have stated that the rollout is scheduled for 2017 2nd half of year, with Nbnco providing FTTH.
Given that the NBN Co website states for the three year construction plan Bridgeman Downs is H2 2017 FTTP, FTTN, and NBN Cos clear discrimination against FTTP, you will end up with FTTN instead. I'm in Zillmere, on the wrong side of the exchange, and I am expecting FTTN to be rolled out here, even though the surrounding areas have HFC or FTTP...
There's no sense in what they are doing.
I saw them further towards Lutwyche Road at 12pm, just near Homezone Windsor.
Would anyone care to speculate on what relevance this might have (if any) to NBN rollout in Wilston/Windsor/Newmarket area?
For info, Datatel crews running cable today in Newmarket Rd, across from Wilston train station.
Edit>> Cable being pulled is lime green about 20-25mm dia.
Today it looks like they are terminating the cable pulled in Newmarket Rd last week.
Email from NBN co received just now.
Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry to nbn.
I apolgoise for the delay in responding to your enquiry. I have checked our 3 year construction plan and can see that Bridgeman Downs, QLD is scheduled to be rolled out in the second half of 2017. nbn will notify you in the mail once work is due to commence in your area.
If you require further information, please reply to this email or call us on 1800 OUR NBN (1800 687 626), quoting the above reference number and a consultant will be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards,
Nikki
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Crews pulling lime NBN Fibre into a pit at this location https://goo.gl/maps/QdKE3eftvD22
About 50m from a Telstra HFC Node.
Yay, FttN for me. :(
Well, HFC is fairly different to the FttN rollout. Although I'd prefer FttP, I think/hope HFC is a better result than FttN.
I'm hoping that they use HFC for the trunk and just do the equivalent of FttDP the rest. I'm in a townhouse complex of 50 that is surrounded by HFC but cannot get it. All the cables are underground and I get decent ADSL2 speeds to the Chermside exchange (~16MBit/s).
NBN pit and pipe work going on in Graham Rd, Bridgeman Downs end.
(Not too excited, I think it's the NBN contractors doing work for new development)
Saw that too. Could be HFC rollout? I thought they were splitting up 4APL-05 into HFC and non HFC areas. Pretty sure that side is a HFC area scheduled for construction this year.
Hey guys,
Just coming into this thread after a while away � looking to buy somewhere around the area (maybe Stafford, Everton Park, Chermside...) probably next year (depending on what happens politically.)
I've seen the NBNCo rollout map � is there any way to tell what type of "NBN" product is rolled out in a certain area? I see there is alot of detective work going on in this thread.. i'm just curious if they have released any "real" information (ie, Street 1 is on HFC, Street 2 is on FTTP)...
Cheers
Just stick to Aspley. FTTP over pretty much the whole suburb.
Lot of crews working around Albany Creek at the present time, appear to be checking if the conduits are clear by pushing a electrical snake through to each pit
Flower Street Northgate appears to have both cable networks. What I assume is Optus up on the power polls, and undergrown is the Telstra cable in the same conduit from the road as the copper phone line.
Both Telstra and Optus boxes on the side of the house. Neither are used or connected to cable currently.
I've done a very recent BigPond Cable check of the address with Telstra and they indicate I can have their fastest cable product.
Telstra pit close to the house appears to have been recently replaced (within the last week)mapsw, and more than doubled in size.
I'm in Wilston in Service Area 4ABO Albion and POI 4BNB Aspley.
I noticed today on Finder that the Access Type has changed from "HFC" to "FTTN and HFC". In fact, all of the addresses I looked up on Finder in our area and nearby suburbs are now showing FTTN and HFC. I also heard from another source that my property is definitely going to be FTTN � no mention of HFC at all.
I was mildly optimistic that HFC would give me 100/40, but the prospect of FTTN is now worrying me.
I now have a reason to be interested in the election outcome.
nvm
Just noticed this while driving along Webster Rd, Stafford. Is this a FTTN "Top Hat"? The cabinet is located almost directly in front of a large apartment building. I don't know whether it has anything to do with the building, but if it is an NBN node, it is not showing up on Finder at address 104 � 106 WEBSTER RD, STAFFORD, QLD.
Any ideas?
Cheers
It's probably a RIM TopHat.
Thanks. As in ADSL2+?
Edit>> Google StreetView photo seems to be dated 2014, so it's not a recent build.
Looks like Optus cable stringing or remediation going on down Kitchener road west of Webster road.
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