Thứ Ba, 4 tháng 10, 2016

NBN in Tasmania - Part 5 part 3

  • 2016-Mar-14, 10:40 am
    dazagrt

    securefreedom writes...

    Hopefully we'll see some action later in the year then. :)

    You should have good ADSL2 speeds anyway.

  • 2016-Mar-14, 10:40 am
    securefreedom
    this post was edited

    dazagrt writes...

    You should have good ADSL2 speeds anyway.

    I did when I first got it (1.9mbps), now I'm lucky to get over 700-800 kbps day or night. Internode customer.

    I'm not complaining, as I don't really need it much faster, but was annoyed that the fixed-wireless was sooooo close. I'm sure there are others in the same boat, with truly poor connections.

  • decr

    securefreedom writes...

    I did when I first got it (1.9mbps), now I'm lucky to get over 700-800 kbps day or night. Internode customer.

    I'm not complaining, as I don't really need it much faster, but was annoyed that the fixed-wireless was sooooo close. I'm sure there are others in the same boat, with truly poor connections.

    That is a truly poor connection. I think the "broadband" minimum is 1.5Mbit to lodge a fault on the line. If you are happy with it, no worries. Dealing with Telstra is another headache I would never like to go through again.

  • RoSWeLL

    Still have an NTD with red optical light since the start of feb, Planned remediation expired Monday.

    Nothing has been done in my area in regards to the pit or replacing my lead in as of yet, who knows what the problem is and when it will be rectified.

    I've requested Node get more information from NBN. Back to Limbo Land of not knowing what is happening.

  • 2016-Mar-14, 3:11 pm
    decr

    RoSWeLL writes...

    Back to Limbo Land of not knowing what is happening.

    That is so frustrating, sorry to hear that. My neighbour got a new trench yesterday with a surprising turnaround time (they're going with Telstra), tried to talk to the contractors about the general state of things in the area but that was just as fruitful as talking to a brick wall. The state of my existing conduit is still an unknown, but I suppose I'll find out on the next install date if someone shows up.

    It's really annoying, I hate having to ring up Node to get updates etc as it's not their fault and all sitting on NBNco's plate that they apparently have no say over.

  • 2016-Mar-14, 3:11 pm
    RoSWeLL

    So I came home tonight to a green optical light, A bit late to have the order provisioned by Node tonight.

    The lack of clarity and general vagueness about the whole process is definitely frustrating, hopefully it's smooth sailing once I get connected.

  • 2016-Mar-16, 8:52 am
    dazagrt

    RoSWeLL writes...

    bit late to have the order provisioned by Node tonight.

    'Node is screwed now anyway, the speed is so bad I'm using my Telstra phone to stream data!

    /forum-replies.cfm?t=2510083

  • 2016-Mar-16, 8:52 am
    killken

    I met with Telsra techs at my house I'm building the other day to discuss my connection and I have no idea what is happening, two indian blokes show up and have such thick accents I could not understand most of what they said. Only thing I could make our was tomorrow morning and a month after the house is finished... what that relates to, no idea.

  • 2016-Mar-16, 11:42 am
    oztrailrider

    According to updated rollout map 7DER-03 and 7ETD-01 are now showing as build commenced. Waiting on 7DER-04 here.

  • 2016-Mar-16, 11:42 am
    Treephor

    So it's now into my appointment time and I've heard nothing from the technicians. I certainly don't have my hopes up so far. I find it convenient that I can't call NBNCo or my ISP today either. Hmm...

  • 2016-Mar-16, 5:43 pm
    Hawk05

    7NWT-07

    They are officially trenching on my street. Excitement slowly builds....

  • 2016-Mar-16, 5:43 pm
    INSANE69

    does anyone at NBN Co actually work?
    i rang iinet to be connected 5 weeks ago, got a connection date for 7th March.
    then on 3rd or 4th a guy came looked at where cable needs to go (above ground), he was the under ground cable guy. so packed up and left. i came home called iinet to find out if i was still getting my connection on 7th (NBN Co contacted and confirmed it will still go ahead). received email on 6th saying it has been placed on hold. GRRRR
    then the fun starts, got another email 30 minutes later new date is 20th April. (how can it take over 6 weeks to sort connection?). so i ring iinet again to be told NBN CO need permission to access the pole. ok so why does it take 6 weeks? no one can tell me. so on 15th i had NBN Co rock up to connect my box on checks cable in pit across the road (yep its there ready to go), calls me to confirm where to place box, agreed on location. (awesome im getting my NBN sooner). nope he packs up and leaves also. he needs permission to access the power pole as its still not been done.
    so i get home ring Tas Networks to find out why they dont have permission to to get it sorted, someone will contact you from that department in next 24 hours (1 week later still nothing).
    so i called Tas networks again today, there is an agreement with NBN Co to have access to all the power poles in Tassie they need to that stands for 5 years. so NBN Co are talking crap and fobbing people off when they dont want to do the job.
    its been 5 weeks already how long should i have to wait?
    does anyone have an express way of getting NBN Co off their backsides and actually doing what they are paid to do?

  • 2016-Mar-16, 6:45 pm
    Hawk05

    INSANE69 writes...

    does anyone have an express way of getting NBN Co off their backsides and actually doing what they are paid to do?

    I have noticed on this forum a couple of times that if you ring NBNCo and instead of making an inquiry; registering a complaint will get them to act a bit quicker.

  • 2016-Mar-16, 6:45 pm
    scottmoto16

    INSANE69 writes...

    does anyone at NBN Co actually work?

    Pretty much the same experience for me.
    Re-signed with Internode for NBN , was booked in for 7 March 8am � 12pm.
    Was a bit concerned about how it would go , as our current phone line comes in from a pole.
    Rang internode , and was assured that it would all happen on the day PCD and NTD.
    Partner for-go's 4 hours pay to stay at home on the morning of the 7th.........and no show :(
    No show , no contact , nothing.
    Rang Internode , they were to contact NBN Co and call me back..... nope.
    Rang the next day , said that there was some sort of off property tech problem and would call back within 2 business days.
    In the meantime I put in 2 complaints to NBN Co who wouldn't tell me anything , and kept referring me back to my ISP.
    Anyway...... another week later emailed Internode , and got an answer saying ,

    "Thank you for your email, I apologise for the missed callbacks.
    The latest update we have is that there is an issue with a third party pole which at this point NBN expect to be rectified by 22/04/2016. Once this is rectified, we can then reschedule your order for a final appointment.
    Usually this involves getting approval from the owner of the pole to be able to utilize it to deliver the connection to your premises."

    Still waiting , and hoping to hear something in the next few days.

    The thing that annoys me the most is the lack of communication , from companies that deal in communication .

  • 2016-Mar-17, 10:43 am
    decr

    scottmoto16: Ahh the no-shows. How hard is it to even send a txt saying they can't do it on the day and contact your RSP if they fear being abused/yelled/sweared at and don't want to call. Nnnnngh. I lost a whole day on my initial install date, no point going to work at 2pm.

    My utilities are all underground, see how it goes on the 30th. Have rung both Internode and NBNco triple checking that it's on file that there is no PCD, NTD nor fibre to the house at the moment. "That will be done for you on the scheduled date" was the response. Hmm.

  • 2016-Mar-17, 10:43 am
    crayner

    I just got an email from myNBN saying that 7NWT-06 is now RFS but upon checking both myNBN and nbnco.com.au, the area is still shaded brown and the 11/3 RFS date is still the latest information. 7NWT-06 is also not listed in the TW rollout-list.pdf.

  • 2016-Mar-18, 8:05 am
    YYTT

    It's NBN available now,I just signed up with Belong.I'm living in 7NWT-06.

  • 2016-Mar-18, 8:05 am
    crayner

    YYTT writes...

    It's NBN available now,I just signed up with Belong.I'm living in 7NWT-06.

    Thank you!

  • 2016-Mar-22, 12:08 pm
    decr

    crayner writes...

    the area is still shaded brown and the 11/3 RFS date is still the latest information.

    Might take them a week or two to update, RSPs should see that it's "ready" though. Good luck.

  • 2016-Mar-30, 10:36 am
    fqyyy

    Hi Mate, when is your NBN co appointment date? mine is 1st April afternoon.
    I am also in West Moonah, just sign up belong last week

  • 2016-Mar-30, 10:36 am
    YYTT

    HI mate,you are lucky,my NBN CO appointment date is 12 April

  • 2016-Mar-30, 12:02 pm
    Despized-Icon

    YYTT writes...

    I think you are in 7NWT-07,Ready for Service*
    27 May 2016

    I have figured out we are 7NWT-05, RFS on the 29th April. Contractors are in our street today installing the outside boxes and overhead cables, finally some progress.

  • 2016-Mar-30, 12:02 pm
    morty

    My NBN sync went down.. Blackmans bay area.. on hold now.. hope its not a basslink muckup...

  • MeRodent

    scottmoto16 writes...

    Have complained twice now to NBN Co , but both times they have pointed me back to Internode , saying you have a contract with your ISP so you have to deal with them , so we can't tell you anything.

    Just been pointed to the following document in another thread.

    http://www1.nbnco.com.au/content/dam/nbnco/documents/complaint-management-policy.pdf

    From reading it not only are complaints supposed to be treated differently to the way you have been fobbed off but they are supposed to ask if you have a complaint if it's not clear at their end.

    I'd suggest reading the document and having it handy next time you ring nbn.

  • decr

    MeRodent writes...

    I'd suggest reading the document and having it handy next time you ring nbn.

    Might do the same. I rang them yesterday to lodge my second complaint and they had no record at all of me ever calling them. Ever. Good job. Argh.

  • 2016-Mar-30, 7:08 pm
    default-password
    this post was edited

    Despized-Icon writes...

    I have figured out we are 7NWT-05, RFS on the 29th April.

    My area too, plenty of work going on at the border of Glenorhy/Lenah Valley (where Barossa turns into Kalang).

    Interesting to hear about the overhead cables. They were cabling the pull-through cables last week. Must use a mix of overhead/underground. Unless it's underground to a pole, and then overhead to the house. IDK, but I am getting excited.

  • 2016-Mar-30, 7:08 pm
    Despized-Icon

    default-password writes...

    Interesting to hear about the overhead cables. They were cabling the pull-through cables last week. Must use a mix of overhead/underground. Unless it's underground to a pole, and then overhead to the house. IDK, but I am getting excited.

    I am led to believe this area is a Multi Technology Mix.

    Our existing copper line is also overhead, so i guess its easier for them to follow the same method.
    We have an elevated property with a steep driveway which means means the house is well above street level, and would be a nightmare to re-route cabling underground.

    Not to mention there are zero access pits in our cul-de-sac, so overhead would have been the only viable option.

    I have not seen any cable being pulled through the surrounding streets either (not to say it hasn't been), although there was construction crews replacing access pits (asbestos) and adding in several new ones where there previously weren't any.

    Keep posting any updates you have, its interesting hearing about all the different connection methods being used in the area.

  • 2016-Mar-31, 7:16 am
    fqyyy

    I think I am the 1st indoor connection box installed in 7NWT-06 area today,
    two visionstream techs come to my place on time and spent about 1hr to put on indoor connection box.

    However, Belong today book another 4 April NBN Co appointment for me again, now waiting for Belong activate my service.

  • 2016-Mar-31, 7:16 am
    YYTT
    this post was edited

    fqyyy writes...

    I think I am the 1st indoor connection box installed in 7NWT-06 area today,
    two visionstream techs come to my place on time and spent about 1hr to put on indoor connection box.

    However, Belong today book another 4 April NBN Co appointment for me again, now waiting for Belong activate my service.

    I'm still waiting for NBN Co.If your Belong service activates,please tell me how is it! I'm with 100/40 plan month to month,just want to make sure how is the speed.If Belong is not good,I will go with Telstra

  • 2016-Mar-31, 8:42 am
    YYTT

    Today NBN co will come to my home to install outdoor connection box?It's FTTP not FTTN?thanks god

  • 2016-Mar-31, 8:42 am
    Despized-Icon

    YYTT writes...

    Today NBN co will come to my home to install outdoor connection box?It's FTTP not FTTN?thanks god

    Let us know how it goes :)

  • fqyyy
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    will do

    Does anyone know after NBN Co put on connection box inside, how long will takes them to send confirmation info to service provider? Belong says it would take 4-7 business days.

    and sharing my time line

    23 March, Got reminder from Mynbn says NBN available;
    23 March, Signed up with Belong and made NBN Co appoint on 1st April;
    24 March, Got Belong modem(so fast);
    1st April, indoor connection box done

  • Despized-Icon

    fqyyy writes...

    Does anyone know after NBN Co put on connection box inside, how long will takes them to send confirmation info to service provider? Belong says it would take 4-7 business days.

    I was under the impression that once the area is RFS and all cabling and equipment is installed it only takes a couple of hours.

    I am sure someone here that has an active NBN connection could answer this for you, i am curious also.

  • 2016-Mar-31, 12:27 pm
    YYTT

    fqyyy writes...

    will do

    Does anyone know after NBN Co put on connection box inside, how long will takes them to send confirmation info to service provider? Belong says it would take 4-7 business days.

    and sharing my time line

    23 March, Got reminder from Mynbn says NBN available;
    23 March, Signed up with Belong and made NBN Co appoint on 1st April;
    24 March, Got Belong modem(so fast);
    1st April, indoor connection box done

    Call Belong or online chat,Let them process quickly

  • 2016-Mar-31, 12:27 pm
    fqyyy

    contact Belong today and get these "helpful" answer
    "Yes we are waiting for the telstra wholesale to complete the order so that we can activate the service for you "
    "Sorry but unless the order is completed we cannot activate it as yet "

  • 2016-Apr-1, 5:09 pm
    Bolter

    fqyyy writes...

    Does anyone know after NBN Co put on connection box inside, how long will takes them to send confirmation info to service provider? Belong says it would take 4-7 business days.

    When I got the the box inside via Vision Stream, mine was up and running within the hour � this was through Internode.

  • 2016-Apr-1, 5:09 pm
    aliali

    fqyyy writes...

    Does anyone know after NBN Co put on connection box inside, how long will takes them to send confirmation info to service provider? Belong says it would take 4-7 business days.

    Then Belong are being super slack. Whilst I have only been present for a few NBN FTTP setups all except one where active within 24 hours.
    The exception was active in under 2 hours.

    Bolter writes...

    this was through Internode.
    Same, all these connections where Internode, but where also done pre Iinet takeover. Although it was the same time frame with my NBN FW connection which was installed post the Iinet takeover but pre the TPG takeover.

  • Mags1

    Mine with node was up and running within the hour, installer left and I rang node to notify them the installer had come a day earlier than scheduled and asked how long until activation and was told it should be working now.. Low and behold it when I plugged in the modem it was working..

  • fqyyy

    you make me want to sign with Internode now

  • 2016-Apr-5, 9:39 am
    default-password

    fqyyy writes...

    you make me want to sign with Internode now

    I think this is one of those times where I have correctly identified sarcasm on the net.

  • 2016-Apr-5, 9:39 am
    Mags1

    Indeed. Sadly all companies have their ups and downs, hear lots of shit customer service stories from many places. Only have to look at telstra's throttling of its own network on its free data day to compensate for outages and how other companies are now trying to pick up disgruntled telstra customers.

  • 2016-Apr-5, 1:36 pm
    default-password

    Mags1 writes...

    Sadly all companies have their ups and downs

    Absolutely. And further to that, customer A's and customer B's experience and levels of expectation may differ entirely. The NBN (FTTP) will be good that. Find a company who'll provide a free (or even paid) month's trial of their service, or month-by-month subscription. If it's not up to your level of service or expectations move on to the next one.

  • 2016-Apr-5, 1:36 pm
    fqyyy

    after chatting with 2 CSR online with Belong, Sam finally activate my service now, cant wait to go back home now

  • Ogre

    Mags1 writes...

    was told it should be working now

    Congrats on finally getting your install done!

  • Mags1

    Thanks, was a longish annoying journey, but in the end we got there. The biggest thing is communication, which is lacking on nbn's part. Once you can actually talk to the subcontractors you have a chance, I was lucky enough to get to talk directly with the sub company only by chance. They were going to pull the pin on my second install but they called me and we talked through the issue and they sent a tech out who sorted it out. Sadly though I got it on the day before Basslink went down and node shafted us with shitty speed, so took another week or so to actually get to utilise it. Loving the speed..

  • YYTT

    fqyyy writes...

    after chatting with 2 CSR online with Belong, Sam finally activate my service now, cant wait to go back home now

    How it goes?

  • turbos4

    I got an email last night from myNBN.info, that 7SHL-06 is now serviceable. I called my ISP and managed to get a booking for the 21st of april. Not too shabby.

  • 2016-Apr-5, 3:44 pm
    fqyyy

    I am on 12/1 plan
    6:20 PM 11.38m download, 1.03 upload, ping 30
    but
    8:09 PM, only 1.92m download, 0.79 upload, ping 101

    I think ping so high due to cvc in Sydney? and congestion in peak time?

  • 2016-Apr-5, 3:44 pm
    SpankyMK

    Well, now I'm confused.. (Launceston) 7SHL-05
    I got an email from myNBN which says that the NBN is now available at my address and I can contact my provider.

    But when I go to the NBN Co website and type in my address it says that no I do not have access to the NBN yet it is still under construction. (with an availability date of the 6th of April)

    And some providers are saying I do and some are saying I don't.

    I have the Lead attached to the House from the power pole across the street and the external Termination box (They were installed in December) although a number of homes in the street still are not connected as guys doing the install work said they could not attach to certain power poles because certain Poles in the street had not had not been inspected (Apparently they get inspected every 4 years, if it was outside that time they were not allowed to touch the Pole) So my place got a lead, but my next door neighbour missed out.

    And since the guys were here in December, we have see no more work being down in the suburb with the NBN.

  • 2016-Apr-5, 8:43 pm
    Dall

    NBN havent updated it yet. It is live as of today

  • 2016-Apr-5, 8:43 pm
    YYTT

    SpankyMK writes...

    Well, now I'm confused.. (Launceston) 7SHL-05
    I got an email from myNBN which says that the NBN is now available at my address and I can contact my provider.

    Put your address into ISP's website,They will tell you available or not

  • 2016-Apr-6, 9:48 am
    fqyyy

    congrats you can install NBN from provider who is from Telstrawholesale, other provider they do not have updated data because they are not using telstrawholesale data

  • 2016-Apr-6, 9:48 am
    rj

    YYTT writes...

    your address into ISP's website,They will tell you available or not

    fqyyy writes...

    you can install NBN from provider who is from Telstrawholesale, other provider they do not have updated data because they are not using telstrawholesale data

    Not necessarily. Back in April 2014, myNBN showed our area had just gone RFS. NBN Co website didn't show it as RFS. The coverage checker on Internode's website didn't show our address as RFS either.

    I phoned Internode Provisioning (not Sales). They checked in the NBN Co service portal and said "Yes, you're good to go". Our place was connected to NBN 6 days later.

    This was in the days well before TPG bought Internode. Different times now.

  • 2016-Apr-6, 10:18 am
    Mags1

    Likewise I rang node the day 7shl-01 went live,in Jan this year, showed as rfs on mynbn.info and devoted websites (nbnco) map still showed us as no service available . Node was able to and did check the nbn portal and allocated a date there and then. We didn't have letter drops here about service for weeks after rfs date, nor did nbnco's website show us as rfs until the following week, went live on a Friday from memory. Node's, iinet and telstra none of them had us as rfs when I typed in the address to their website for a few days.

  • 2016-Apr-6, 10:18 am
    decr

    Omg I got a new conduit and a PCD yesterday. Maybe this thing is actually progressing. (Third) install date is on the 21st, way off still.

  • FaultyTaco

    Fibre was being hauled between nodes along Tollard Drive in Rokeby today. Progress for 7CAM-02!

  • Mags1

    Nice work Dec, hope that your install gets done soon then....

  • 2016-Apr-6, 4:17 pm
    SpankyMK

    Nope, it's gone back to not available on the MyNBN website, there has been no real movement in the area since before Xmas, so I think there (ready by April 6th) date might be a bit over zealous.
    NBN has stalled once again in St Leonards.

  • 2016-Apr-6, 4:17 pm
    killken

    I am currently building a new house and went out today to see this attached to the house http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/killken1/IMG_9905_zpsonapymlp.jpg . Would this be the external NBN box?

  • 2016-Apr-16, 6:36 pm
    Brian White

    muli writes...

    anyone know if Buckland or Orford on the rollout map?

    No, 7ORF is in the 3 year proposed, so it hasnt even started yet, but they will decide on your FTTX mix within 3 years.., then you have the rollout time on top of that, usually 18 months to 2 years.

  • 2016-Apr-16, 6:36 pm
    oztrailrider

    haydenlbishop writes...

    So the Nodes look like they're all in place in Devonport and ready to go. What's next? I assume testing and certification and then we will be RFS?

    EDIT: Check mynbn and looks like 7DER-01 will be the first node online on the 24th June, followed by the others in August.

    According to mynbn on finder.com.au:

    7DER-01 and 7DER-02 are reporting RFS as 21st October.
    7DER-03 is RFS 20th Jan 2017
    7DER0-04 is RFS 6th Jan 2017
    7ETD-01 is RFS 13th Jan 2017

  • 2016-Apr-19, 1:12 pm
    decr

    Third install date tomorrow, I reeeeally hope it won't be a no-show. Got the PCD at least so hopefully someone will actually rock up and sort it out.

    Also just saw some fibre works along the Brooker Hwy (on a bus to the city) before Risdon Rd so some works going on there as well.

  • 2016-Apr-19, 1:12 pm
    Hawk05

    7NWT-07 RFS just went from 28/5/16 to 28/6/16. This is in line with what the Visionstream guy told me; my PCD won't happen until August.

    They were trenching and laying conduit directly outside my property today following Telstra pit replacement last week.

  • 2016-Apr-20, 8:47 am
    haydenlbishop

    oztrailrider writes...

    7DER-01 and 7DER-02 are reporting RFS as 21st October.
    7DER-03 is RFS 20th Jan 2017
    7DER0-04 is RFS 6th Jan 2017
    7ETD-01 is RFS 13th Jan 2017

    Well that's changed since I checked last, damn!

    I live in 7ETD-02, hasn't even started build yet. Oh well, the waiting game continues...

  • 2016-Apr-20, 8:47 am
    Hospis

    default-password writes...

    7NWT-05 pushed back to 30/06/2016 (from 29/04/2016)... bummer.

    make that 26 Aug 2016 now :(

  • 2016-Apr-20, 9:34 am
    Despized-Icon

    Hospis writes...

    make that 26 Aug 2016 now :(

    Yea i saw that, was not impressed...

  • 2016-Apr-20, 9:34 am
    decr

    Well the unthinkable happened, the installer bloke showed up and after 2 hours... done and dusted. I didn't get a chance to test until late last night, rang Node prior to make sure it's all good on their end though.

    Plugged the supplied modem (as braindead as it is) in and to my surprise it... works. Whoah. The era of 6 months without Internet is over.

    One thing the install bloke mentioned is that even if you have a scheduled install date it doesn't mean it's actually scheduled with the people doing the work, it'll just be a no-show and be pushed back by 3 weeks if you ring and complain. Quite sad.

  • 2016-Apr-20, 6:01 pm
    SpankyMK

    Well after 2 years of stopping, starting, chopping and changing, delays, dramas, asbestos in St Leonards in Launceston.
    We have NBN!

    Install guys turned up yesterday, did there thing, I reconfigured my billion router and we are on.

    Now we just have to try and get a connection into the house of our next door neighbour, the 4 houses up the street from me still don't have a physical connection installed yet.
    And NBN co can't seem to figure out the how or why they missed out and how they intend to rectify the problem.

    The rest of the street uses fly leads run off the power poles, but because the Pole out the front of there house doesn't seem to exist according to the NBN plans (it's a power company pole, not a private pole) everyone is standing around scratching there heads unsure exactly how to rectify the problem.

  • 2016-Apr-20, 6:01 pm
    Dall

    SpankyMK writes...

    The rest of the street uses fly leads run off the power poles

    Which street ?

  • 2016-Apr-21, 7:27 pm
    Tick Tick Boom

    Connected yesterday Speed test at almost full 25/5. Having all the computers connected and doing something a speed test via wireless at the far end of the house at around 8pm on Friday night was near 21/3. (Does that mean something doing that ? Cause I'm a noob and thought that might test congestion at my house). Have yet to try Netflix, presto, go and YouTube at same time on wireless. That WILL be fun ;-)

    As a bottom end user I don't see a practical speed difference yet but I am so eagerly hopeful that the intermittent dropout problem is gone for good. Thanks to link tas or link tech never really got their name. I think that was the company that set me up. Really nice guys!
    Nbnco. You suck though. Really should not have posted the flyer to say the ugly box in the street was ready in Oct 15 when it wasn't until April 16! And if that happens a sorry with an explanation would have been good.

  • 2016-Apr-21, 7:27 pm
    SpankyMK

    Dall writes...

    Which street

    A damn fine question and one which shall remain unanswered. :)

  • 2016-Apr-21, 9:43 pm
    fqyyy

    which provider you with? how about you ping figure?

  • 2016-Apr-21, 9:43 pm
    default-password
    this post was edited

    Despized-Icon writes...

    Yea i saw that, was not impressed...

    Hospis writes...

    make that 26 Aug 2016 now :(

    2017 (pessimist in me).

    On a more positive note. I setup my pops NBN connection (new router/cable run) on Saturday after the NTD was installed on Friday. Couldn't have been any smoother.

  • 2016-Apr-22, 8:38 am
    Toneman

    The last couple of nights have been awful in Hobart on NBN. (Optus). We are on the 100/40 plan and have had rock solid connection on the 7NWT-4 area but the last couple of nights is unusable for Netflix etc.
    Last Result:
    Download Speed: 4622 kbps (577.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
    Upload Speed: 34835 kbps (4354.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
    Latency: 25 ms
    ?5?/?11?/?2016? ?8?:?09?:?19? ?PM

    Uploads are fine, but down is the issue. They (Optus) told me that they are doing "upgrades" between 5.30pm and 2.00am and this is the reason. This morning we were getting 95mbs down, around 70mbs at 5-ish but by 6pm, boom.... woeful.

    Has anyone got any rational reasons as to why NBN would be doing this work at these times and why such a variation?

    Cheers.

  • 2016-Apr-22, 8:38 am
    Quentin Rittman

    complete crock of sh!t you're bieng fed, it's simply that Optus have been caught short for CVC capacity.

  • Toneman

    its been rock solid till a couple of days ago, does this add up?

  • NetskyAU

    Possible more users have signed up and or just hamming the downloads/netflix/whatever else at the peak times.

  • 2016-Apr-22, 5:31 pm
    Quentin Rittman

    Toneman writes...

    its been rock solid till a couple of days ago, does this add up?

    yup, all good until you hit that 100% utilisation mark, then it all goes to sh!t.

  • 2016-Apr-22, 5:31 pm
    Toneman

    Arrgh. I guess this is what I get for gloating about my great speeds. .. :) if they do not increase capacity in a timely manner, i wonder how easy it would be jump ship?

  • 2016-May-11, 9:34 pm
    Brian White

    Toneman writes...

    Arrgh. I guess this is what I get for gloating about my great speeds.

    No, its what you get for going with Optus.

    They were *WELL* known for over subscribing their HFC network resulting in SHIT speeds.

  • 2016-May-11, 9:34 pm
    Quentin Rittman

    Toneman writes...

    , i wonder how easy it would be jump ship?

    for FTTP/Fixed wireless you simply just sing up with another provider, it will be provisioned on the next available UNI-D port alongside the optus service.

    once it's up and running then you cancel optus so you have no downtime.

  • 2016-May-11, 9:37 pm
    Toneman

    Last Result:
    Download Speed: 94923 kbps (11865.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
    Upload Speed: 32724 kbps (4090.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
    Latency: 28 ms
    Jitter: 1 ms
    5/12/2016, 7:18:06 AM

    This mornings speed...

  • 2016-May-11, 9:37 pm
    SX10Rae

    Just got a note from nbn� informing me I'm ready to sign up to a Sky Muster� satellite service...

    I'm 7.5 KM from the CBD by Car and 5 KM by Giant Eagle�.

    An aerial fibre rollout ends about 1 KM from my place with about ~20 properties (widely) dispersed in my area still needing coverage. I can see why they want us on satellite (Too Hard�). Should I dare get a quote to extend the aerial rollout? Or even building a node?

    For reference, general area is the far end of Lenah Valley Road:
    https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-42.8702201,147.2654354,15.75z

    Aerial fibre ends at 357 Lenah Valley Road.

  • 2016-May-12, 7:19 am
    Toneman

    So last night I pulled the pin on optus, they finally decided it was truth time and told me that extra capacity for the 7nwt-4 area was at least a few weeks away and it was badly congested. I asked to terminate, they wanted early termination fees, I said no, they said ok, we will waive them and turned off our connection on the spot. 20 hours later Telstra is connected and I have full steam ahead :)

    Check out my Ookla Speedtest result. What's your speed? http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1931839027

  • 2016-May-12, 7:19 am
    Quentin Rittman

    Toneman writes...

    http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1931839027

    but but but, Optus said it was NBN issues :-P

    heh, nice result, enjoy.

  • 2016-May-12, 3:07 pm
    P4NBN

    This thread seems to have gone very quiet! Here's something that will make everyone feel better!

    I moved into a new house in a new street over 6 months ago and I still have no fixed line whatsoever. No copper (like, physically none in the street), and definitely no fibre either. Even better, there are lots of new people in the area and there are no ADSL2+ ports either, so the mobile network is saturated in peak times. I'm in the 7PON nbn area, which is due to start Q2, 2016. So who knows how delayed that is but I'm betting it won't start before the end of June.

    And who knows what will happen when NBN comes to doing the rollout. If they're doing FTTN, and come to our street which doesn't have any, are they going to put copper in?! I would hope not but who knows.

    It's all the more frustrating because fibre was being laid in 2013 before the election, where I used to live just two streets away.

  • 2016-May-12, 3:07 pm
    FaultyTaco

    Hopefully not long now until 7CAM-02 is active- mynbn suggested RFS to be 24/06 but that was as at 31/03 � a lot can happen or not in 2 months.
    Anyone know if the RFS has changed in that time?

  • 2016-May-13, 6:21 pm
    Brian White
    this post was edited

    FaultyTaco writes...

    Hopefully not long now until 7CAM-02 is active- mynbn suggested RFS to be 24/06 but that was as at 31/03 � a lot can happen or not in 2 months.
    Anyone know if the RFS has changed in that time?

    They were still equipping nodes on Howrah Road (Near the post office) when I drove past on Saturday.

    I want to give Telstra a good kick in the guts when it goes live and just pay out my contract and get a decent provider that wont fail nationally 4 times in 4 months. Not to mention their price for their basic 25/5. (I think that is their non speed boost speed) or is it 12/1 without speed boost ??? <Shudder>.

    C/Vale is all done, all Three nodes (That I can find on Mockridge road), amazed they haven't been run over, tagged or torched yet ! Still some work in Rokeby I think.

  • 2016-May-13, 6:21 pm
    FaultyTaco

    Brian White writes...

    25/5. (I think that is their non speed boost speed) or is it 12/1 without speed boost ??? <Shudder>.

    25/5 is their default speed. 12/1 would still be more than triple my current ADSL download speed. At this stage I'd be happy with pretty much anything above that.

  • Brian White

    FaultyTaco writes...

    At this stage I'd be happy with pretty much anything above that.

    Oh tell me about it...., Between 4/1 and 5/1 (on a good day), over 4k's from exchange.

  • GT

    Brian White writes...

    . Not to mention their price for their basic 25/5. (I think that is their non speed boost speed) or is it 12/1 without speed boost ??? <Shudder>.

    25/5 is basic for telstra

    Talking to them yesterday about plans $99 bundle is decent 1000GB of data ( 500GB base data + 500GB bonus data ), unlimited local, national and mobile calls.
    Free Telstra Gateway Max (normally $216) and Telstra TV (normally $109 one off).

    24 month contract is the only thing i don't like about it and that plan works out to be $10 cheaper overall than my current home line/broadband cost.

    C/Vale is all done, all Three nodes (That I can find on Mockridge road), amazed they haven't been run over, tagged or torched yet ! Still some work in Rokeby I think.

    I doubt 3 nodes in enough to cover all of C/Vale 6 would more appropriate from what i've read the aim is to have 60% of residents 400m or under from one.

  • 2016-May-30, 10:17 am
    Brian White

    GT writes...

    I doubt 3 nodes in enough to cover all of C/Vale 6 would more appropriate from what i've read the aim is to have 60% of residents 400m or under from one.

    I don't know where the others are :), haven't found them yet.

  • 2016-May-30, 10:17 am
    GT

    Brian White writes...

    I don't know where the others are :), haven't found them yet.

    No idea if there are more just saying there should be ;)

  • 2016-May-31, 9:23 pm
    Brian White

    7CAM-02 NBNco listed active date 24 June.

    Optus Service quality:
    SQ Response: Not Possible
    NBN Location ID:LOC00000xxxxxxx
    Forecast Optus Serviceability Date *: 30-JUN-2016

    * Serviceability based on NBN and Optus planned network rollout which may be subject to change

  • 2016-May-31, 9:23 pm
    Dome

    7NWT-07

    First "beige box" in place Otago Bay Road.

  • Hawk05

    Dome writes...

    First "beige box" in place Otago Bay Road.

    Excited. Can't wait for RFS

  • krisman

    I am with Internode NBN . Frustrated with NBN , internode and iiNet both of which are owned by TPG now . No NBN Internet and fibre phone since yesterday afternoon 10th June ! 2016 ! Goes off as if on cue on the weekend and nobody knows whose fault it is ! Back to the stone ages ...
    Never had a dropout worth complaining on ADSL 2 and this in 15 days of NBN FTTP !
    NBN won't entertain complaints , the ISP is left holding the baby !
    No optical signal on NBN box . Not green , not red , just off .
    Telstra is doing a lot of digging close by .
    If there is no optical signal , does it mean that my NBN is switched off somewhere . Reset attempted . No luck . I have noticed that those with Telstra had NBN installs earlier than me . Now this .... NBN box powers up green , optical remains off , My fibre phone not working either . I am on Richings drive , Youngtown ! No service advisories ! All I get from internode support is a fault ticket lodged and appt for Wednesday !
    How to teach these unethical service s, (NBN) a lesson ? Any opinions please

  • 2016-Jun-1, 6:24 am
    dazagrt

    krisman writes...

    All I get from internode support is a fault ticket lodged and appt for Wednesday !

    Monday is a public holiday in Tassy, what more do you want than a 1 business day wait for a tech call out?

  • 2016-Jun-1, 6:24 am
    Quentin Rittman

    krisman writes...

    . I have noticed that those with Telstra had NBN installs earlier than me .

    completely coincidental unfortunately. depends on what appointments are available when the provider places the order. (eg if there was a cancellation of an earlier appointment slot that became available between you ordering and the people with the telstra service ordering)

    Telstra is doing a lot of digging close by .

    if there was a break in the fibre somewhere/something unplugged you should be seeing a red optical light, not nothing.

    fault/bug on NBNs side or faulty NTD perhaps.

    My fibre phone not working either

    if the NTD doesn't have a link back to the NBN network nothing provided via the ntd will work.

    the issue is not with iinet/internode, they can fire up/turn off their UNI-D/UNI-V port, but not the NTDs uplink.

    not much you can do but wait until NBN attend.

  • 2016-Jun-20, 10:26 am
    Brian White

    dangermouze writes...

    so is basslink fully repaired, cos I'm still getting mediocre speedtests (used to always be full speed, prior to basslinkgate)

    Yes, Tasmania is exporting (or was) electricity, but it all depends on what contract that Internode / TPG have to fulfil with Telstra Wholesale, or what is needed to re instigate their Basslink connection.

  • 2016-Jun-20, 10:26 am
    Dall

    Brian White writes...

    ut it all depends on what contract that Internode / TPG have to fulfil with Telstra Wholesale,

    It more likely has to do with when tpg/agile/iinet/node etc can book a window of tech time in an exchange to physically patch the links.

  • 2016-Jun-20, 7:41 pm
    aliali

    Dall writes...

    It more likely has to do with when tpg/agile/iinet/node etc can book a window of tech time in an exchange to physically patch the links

    No exchange patching with backhaul with NBN. Everything uses NBN transit back to the POI where the RSP takes over.
    At least that is how I understand it to work.

  • 2016-Jun-20, 7:41 pm
    ukpaul

    Fixed wireless tower going up on the hill overlooking Beaconsfield today

  • 2016-Jun-21, 10:22 am
    Quentin Rittman

    aliali writes...

    No exchange patching with backhaul with NBN. Everything uses NBN transit back to the POI where the RSP takes over.

    where did he mention nbn?

  • 2016-Jun-21, 10:22 am
    aliali

    Quentin Rittman writes...

    where did he mention nbn?

    Well the thread is NBN in Tasmania Quentin so I assume people are staying on topic.

  • 2016-Jun-21, 4:07 pm
    Dall

    aliali writes...

    At least that is how I understand it to work.

    I know. I build the POI.

  • 2016-Jun-21, 4:07 pm
    Hawk05

    7NWT-07 went RFS yesterday. However there has been no change in Service class or on availability from NBN or ISPs.

    Does anyone know how long this usually takes?

  • 2016-Jun-21, 4:09 pm
    rj

    Hawk05 writes...

    7NWT-07 went RFS yesterday

    RFS date of 28/06/2016 is an estimated date. It could be delayed for a day or 7.

    Our area became RFS the day after the estimated date.

    Check again later today � you never know your luck.

  • 2016-Jun-21, 4:09 pm
    Curtis

    7NWT-07 has an expected RFS date of 30/6/16 according to the Telstra Wholesale document.

    I'm more interested in the lack of map updates around the first FTTN areas, like 7CAM-03, which supposedly went live on the 17th. Also, desperate for more information about the Sandford/Cremorne rollout, which according to the old 3 year schedule should be a) starting to roll out soon and b) be FTTN. The total absence of information has me worried it'll be relegated to satellite...

  • 2016-Jun-21, 8:35 pm
    GT

    7CAM-02 was due to go RFS today but has not (never expected it to finish on time)

    Thing that has me annoyed is nothing from NBNCo on the service being close to completion no email/letter rather slack imho!

  • 2016-Jun-21, 8:35 pm
    Hawk05

    Just got email from finder.com.au saying my address in 7NWT-07 now has SC1. However this is not reflected on their rollout or on NBNCo website

  • 2016-Jun-21, 9:56 pm
    Brian White

    GT writes...

    7CAM-02 was due to go RFS today but has not (never expected it to finish on time)

    Funny that (Not), NBN were around the Nodes in Clarendon Vale like flies around a homeless person the other day.

  • 2016-Jun-21, 9:56 pm
    FaultyTaco

    GT writes...

    7CAM-02 was due to go RFS today but has not

    annoyed

    You and me both, I've been waiting for this day for a long long time. I wonder what the next RFS date will be?

  • 2016-Jun-29, 9:05 am
    Brian White

    FaultyTaco writes...

    You and me both, I've been waiting for this day for a long long time. I wonder what the next RFS date will be?

    3 Months (LOL), Malcolm gets re-elected in 2 days and watch the Minimum speed guarantee per day drop to 12/1 :)

  • 2016-Jun-29, 9:05 am
    FaultyTaco

    Brian White writes...

    3 Months (LOL), Malcolm gets re-elected in 2 days and watch the Minimum speed guarantee per day drop to 12/1

    D:

  • 2016-Jun-29, 9:49 am
    Hawk05

    Hawk05 writes...

    Just got email from finder.com.au saying my address in 7NWT-07 now has SC1. However this is not reflected on their rollout or on NBNCo website

    Still no change. However I subscribed for NBN plan (wouldn't allow me before) on TPG and it allowed me to proceed with application.

  • 2016-Jun-29, 9:49 am
    FaultyTaco

    GT writes...

    7CAM-02 was due to go RFS today but has not (never expected it to finish on time)

    Has gone RFS today! :D

  • 2016-Jun-29, 10:08 am
    Brian White

    FaultyTaco writes...

    Has gone RFS today! :D

    Not according to NBNco's service checker.

    I was talking to a tech in 7CAM-02 (at about 7am), and he says that there is NO way it will be ready this month (July), but I do not like his accuracy of the information, given he was trying to tell me I am on a CMUX, which I know is Smelly Bovine stuff, unless the Cmux is 4K's away (Given that is what my modem stats tell me). We shall see, but I cannot see it being live right now, given some of the Node's need cabling replaced because some shoddy workman stripped the wrong cable in the cabinet.

  • 2016-Jun-29, 10:08 am
    NetskyAU

    According to Finder it has gone RFS.

  • 2016-Jul-4, 1:50 pm
    Logicalbump

    Just called Internode, All ordered and will be connected next Tuesday.

  • 2016-Jul-4, 1:50 pm
    dazagrt

    With SkyMesh dead in the water in Tasmania, can anyone suggest a NBN-FW provider with a 50/20 plan that doesn't suffer in peak times, please?

  • 2016-Jul-7, 8:22 am
    rj

    dazagrt writes...

    With SkyMesh dead in the water in Tasmania

    From that comment, I gather the untagged Vocus / SkyMesh test connection didn't work for you?

  • 2016-Jul-7, 8:22 am
    dazagrt

    rj writes...

    From that comment, I gather the untagged Vocus / SkyMesh test connection didn't work for you?

    No mate it didn't work tagged or untagged. I just checked again two minutes ago too.

    Please see this post also;
    /forum-replies.cfm?t=2516281&p=38#r753

  • 2016-Jul-7, 11:51 am
    rj

    dazagrt writes...

    didn't work tagged or untagged

    That's disappointing for all concerned. I suppose there's still a slight chance that they'll have an "aha!" moment and get it working.

    dazagrt writes...

    can anyone suggest a NBN-FW provider with a 50/20 plan that doesn't suffer in peak times

    Try Aussie Broadband. They offer no lock in contracts. I've considered them, but they don't have IPv6 (yet).

    Aussie Broadband is active on Whirlpool: /forum-replies.cfm?t=2209192

  • 2016-Jul-7, 11:51 am
    Logicalbump

    Just got connected last night FTTN 100/40 with internode at Oakdowns. I'm 76 meters from the Node and im getting 98 down and 52 up.

  • 2016-Jul-7, 12:06 pm
    Hospis

    default-password writes...

    Whoa, some development. My outside box was installed without issue last Thursday. I am in 7NWT-05, it's becoming real.

    If you don't mind me asking, what street? I'm in 7NWT-05 as well, Cochrane Street.

  • 2016-Jul-7, 12:06 pm
    FaultyTaco

    Logicalbump writes...

    Just got connected last night FTTN 100/40 with internode at Oakdowns. I'm 76 meters from the Node and im getting 98 down and 52 up.

    Nice � I'm being connected on Monday with Internode, starting on 25/5 but will see what my line is capable of. NBNCo estimate my line as being capable of 65/25+ but we'll see when the transition takes place.

    Crossing my fingers for a painless transition.

  • 2016-Jul-7, 2:12 pm
    Logicalbump

    Yeah when I first called them they said I might just get over 50. But after I did my connection they guy told me anyone that's 800m or less should be able to get into the 90s for download for FTTN. Are you using the Internode TG-1 or do you have your own modem? Hope it all goes smoothly for you.

  • 2016-Jul-7, 2:12 pm
    FaultyTaco

    Logicalbump writes...

    Are you using the Internode TG-1

    Yep

    Hope it all goes smoothly for you.

    Thanks, I also hope it actually goes smoothly after having to sort out a bump in the road today. Received an SMS advising I needed to be present for the appointment, so rang and queried this � the sales guy had submitted it as a new additional line instead of transitioning my current active line. The guy I spoke to today was excellent though, and said it's now been ordered correctly by him. My appointment is now next Thursday.

  • 2016-Jul-13, 9:49 am
    Logicalbump

    I had a issues with the TG-1 when I got it and the guy said that its very common happens to just about all the ones they send out. If your internet light goes red and the TG-1 wont connect to the internet call them, was a 5 min fix.

    Yeah my dealings with them have also been amazing ordering and getting the service on. After reading so many horror stories to do with the NBN I wasn't to sure how it was going to go.

  • 2016-Jul-13, 9:49 am
    FaultyTaco

    Logicalbump writes...

    I had a issues with the TG-1 when I got it and the guy said that its very common happens to just about all the ones they send out.

    Was it this? /forum-replies.cfm?t=2546424#r10

    Pre-empted in preparation for my transition next week.

  • 2016-Jul-13, 11:25 am
    Hawk05

    7NWT-07 Install date is here :)

    But still no PCD!! Will this be done as part of the install?

  • 2016-Jul-13, 11:25 am
    Dome

    Any result?

  • 2016-Jul-13, 5:17 pm
    Hawk05

    Dome writes...

    Any result?

    It all happened in the end and I am now operational.
    Civil guys had not brought the conduit right up to the wall. When technician came today he installed both PCD and NTD made sure they were operational but could not connect to network as conduit/fibre still need to be hooked up to PCD. He made phone call to supervisor; civil guys came back and extended conduit to wall, 2 other technicians came and spliced and connected fibre to PCD checked the NTD and activated it.
    10 minutes later i was live.

    To cut a long story short: it's all good. I am now on NBN and saying goodbye to my wireless, which was reliable with great service, but expensive.

    Hope you get on NBN soon Dome.

  • 2016-Jul-13, 5:17 pm
    glenos

    My street has just had the PCDs installed, Derwent Park, and my place was skipped. I called NBNCo and they said it happens when it is a tricky install. The pit in the footpath is on the corner of my property to attached the PCD to my house they will need to cross a NG pipe. Will be interesting when I get around to ordering NBN.

    Trying to think where I want the NTD installed, I'll probably go with where my router sits which is under the stairs.

  • 2016-Jul-14, 8:54 am
    FaultyTaco

    FTTN transition day arrived today, NBNCo completed the order. Alas I'm still connected to ADSL.
    I'm guessing the wrong pair was jumpered at the pillar � I wonder how common that is, exact same thing happened to a friend of mine a week ago as well.

  • 2016-Jul-14, 8:54 am
    Crash Override

    I've been watching the status of Hadspen with interest, it's been in build for a few months but I've only noticed civil works start a couple of weeks ago.

    I think there is going to be a node on the shop end of South Esk Drive. The contractors have dug a new trench/conduit from the pit & pillar on Main St:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/fmae20r9lzlwpuv/Photo%2024-07-2016%2C%208%2030%2022%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    Looking down South Esk Drive:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/sdc4vg5up652r0g/Photo%2024-07-2016%2C%208%2030%2031%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    And this is (I think) where the node will go? There's a new NBN pit and an excavation with fibre coming out of it:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/h4grou8fqgluikv/Photo%2024-07-2016%2C%208%2030%2049%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvhkp9ib7a83igl/Photo%2024-07-2016%2C%208%2031%2004%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    If it is where the node goes, it's near enough to our place that we should get very good speeds � will be interesting to see.

  • 2016-Jul-14, 5:31 pm
    Tim Sumpton

    Has anyone got any eyes on actual FDH or PCDs installed around Tolmans Hill? 7HOB-09 (Sandy Bay, Tolmans Hill, Mount Nelson) apparently RFS at end of August just wondering how true that might be?

  • 2016-Jul-14, 5:31 pm
    CutOffTies

    We're in New Town. After a no-show for our first appt, a contractor showed up yesterday but couldn't do anything because he was meant to do the internal installation and there was no box outside. This is after NBN called me last week and I told them there was nothing outside.

    After calling Internode and the NBN complaint line (2nd day one of us stayed home from work), I was just waiting to hear when they were planning to schedule a box to installed.

    However, my wife was home today and said she saw techs outside. They were putting up an antenna and after a bit told her they were successful, and would mark it in their system,

    I called internode and asked them if they know anything about us getting fixed wireless. She said that they're still waiting for NBN to get back to them, but was very surprised about the antenna because New Town is not a rural area.

    ???

    So confused.

  • 2016-Jul-26, 4:10 pm
    rj

    CutOffTies writes...

    They were putting up an antenna and after a bit told her they were successful, and would mark it in their system,

    It's unlikely to be an NBN antenna in New Town.

    Possibly fibre has been brought to your house via aerial cable and NBN Co contractors have installed the outdoor box high-ish on your wall. This should now allow the indoor work to proceed.

    I gather that you posted from work and haven't yet eye-balled what was done today?

    Check it out when you get home.

  • 2016-Jul-26, 4:10 pm
    Tim Sumpton

    CutOffTies writes...

    However, my wife was home today and said she saw techs outside. They were putting up an antenna and after a bit told her they were successful, and would mark it in their system,

    Would be interesting to see said antenna!

    The Creek Rd, to Forster st area is going Fibre to Node, not in that are you? Not that that required an antenna either :)

    Edit: rj's post above seems most likely :)

  • killken

    Had a tech come out from telstra today and he installed the internal box but afterwards came back in the house and said that the cable coming from the house to the pit has been damaged. I called up to organise this to be fixed and they set up an appoinment for Friday so see what happens. Not expecting much. How a what would be like a 5 metre cable gets damaged on a newly built home I have no idea.

  • Dome

    7NWT-07

    Thru 5 pits and nearly 200m of fibre but the outside box is in place. Nearly 5 hours of labour. The test showed the "signal strength" to be excellent.

    Just the internals to be done at the end of the week.

  • 2016-Jul-26, 8:39 pm
    FaultyTaco

    FaultyTaco writes...

    wrong pair was jumpered at the pillar

    Exactly what happened. Tech resolved the fault by 8.30 this morning. It's nice to have decent internet here finally!

  • 2016-Jul-26, 8:39 pm
    Sammie88

    Just wondering if anyone can clarify as to if houses running off of Elwick Rd In Glenorchy/7010 are running fibre to the node or fibre to the house? My old man had it connected today and he's only getting around 2.3mb/s download so I'm assuming only fibre to the node? Should speeds be faster than that?

    Cheers,
    Sam

  • schred

    Dome writes...

    Thru 5 pits and nearly 200m of fibre

    What is with that!!?? Our install was delayed slightly while they went away to get a 300m length of fibre, because the port allocated to us was right down the street... yet there are two multiports along our boundary. I've seen inside one of these two NBN pits and only one of the six ports is used. Connecting us with a 300m fibre defies logic.

  • FaultyTaco

    Sammie88 writes...

    Elwick Rd In Glenorchy/7010 are running fibre to the node or fibre to the house?

    Elwick Road appears to be FTTP/FTTH from what I can see.

    etting around 2.3mb/s download so I'm assuming only fibre to the node? Should speeds be faster than that?

    Depends on what speed has been selected. Based on the limited information provided and assuming all else is correct, 2.3MB/s would indicate a 25/5 speed plan. If he wants faster he should speak to his provider and request 50/20 or 100/40 speed.

  • 2016-Jul-27, 6:51 pm
    Hawk05

    Dome writes...

    7NWT-07

    That's great news. I had read that the first 40 or 60m is free and you have to pay for the rest, but they must be letting this go with brownfields sites.

    Keep us posted on your install.

  • 2016-Jul-27, 6:51 pm
    Tim Sumpton

    Hawk05 writes...

    That's great news. I had read that the first 40 or 60m is free and you have to pay for the rest, but they must be letting this go with brownfields sites.

    That 40m limit is for the fibre from the PCD (outside box) to NTD inside box.

    The 300m was from the Street cabinet FDH, to his outside box.

  • 2016-Jul-27, 7:24 pm
    MeRodent

    Hawk05 writes...

    That's great news. I had read that the first 40 or 60m is free and you have to pay for the rest, but they must be letting this go with brownfields sites.

    The original connection was 40m internal (with 270 degrees of combined bends) and 60m external for new installs.

    Existing connections (phone) did not have the 60m limit.

    Of course now there is a $300 new connection fee so this may affect the limits.

  • 2016-Jul-27, 7:24 pm
    Hospis

    Hiyas, when the external box is installed, what kind of time frame to expect before the internal one is installed?

  • 2016-Jul-27, 7:58 pm
    aliali

    Hospis writes...

    Hiyas, when the external box is installed, what kind of time frame to expect before the internal one is installed?

    If you mean the external and internal boxes for FTTP then the internal NTD only gets installed when you order a phone or internet service with your chosen RSP.

  • 2016-Jul-27, 7:58 pm
    Dome

    7NWT-07

    Connected. 23 down 5 up on the 25/5plan. All good thus far (an hour!).

  • 2016-Jul-27, 8:00 pm
    Bob B

    Dome writes...

    7NWT-07

    Connected. 23 down 5 up on the 25/5plan. All good thus far (an hour!).

    Same here. 7LAU-05

  • 2016-Jul-27, 8:00 pm
    donver

    Port Sorell and area is listed on NBN roll out reports as due for commencement 03/2016. Now into 2nd month of the 03/2016 no sign of action.
    In fact the more heavily areas of the North West Coast, Burnie,Devonport, Wynyard etc. all appear not to be receiving attention.
    Devonport City rebuild is on the way, but no NBN. Where is the NBN?.

  • 2016-Jul-28, 12:25 pm
    ItsEmber

    donver writes...

    In fact the more heavily areas of the North West Coast, Burnie,Devonport, Wynyard etc. all appear not to be receiving attention.
    Devonport City rebuild is on the way, but no NBN. Where is the NBN?.

    Devonport is supposedly under construction for FTTN, as is Latrobe, with completion due some time in the first half of next year. So far have seen a few people wandering up and down streets measuring things, but no more than that at this stage.

    As for Leith, Ulverstone, Penguin, Burnie, Wynyard etc.. no clue. Nothing yet. Which is completely ridiculous, and as someone trying to set up VPN links between offices on the coast, frustrating to no end.

  • 2016-Jul-28, 12:25 pm
    Crash Override

    Crash Override writes...

    I think there is going to be a node on the shop end of South Esk Drive.

    This is what it looks like now:
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/di4vx5l9xce85b0/Photo%207-08-2016%2C%209%2053%2053%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    Pretty sure there will be a node there soon... Forgot to mention previously, similar works have been going on down the other end of South Esk Drive near Hadfield Court � it basically looked the same as the above when I last walked past. However went past again this morning, and..... https://www.dropbox.com/s/yh31qqy3xi9ez9c/Photo%207-08-2016%2C%209%2040%2027%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    We have a node! Hopefully it doesn't take them too long to do the other/s (not sure how many more there'll be but based on plans I've seen for a larger town I suspect there wouldn't be more than 4). And hopefully RFS within a few months.

    Interestingly the one above that's not finished yet has some trenching going from the node to a nearby power pole with conduit to it and (I think) green fibre hanging out. Not sure what that means, maybe they're going to bring the fibre from the exchange across via overhead cable but it is only pretty small gauge fibre.... And where the pole is in relation to the exchange, that doesn't make a lot of sense.

  • 2016-Jul-28, 4:11 pm
    rj

    Crash Override writes...

    trenching going from the node to a nearby power pole with conduit to it and (I think) green fibre hanging out

    The "fibre" is probably a draw wire to use to pull a power cable through the conduit.

  • 2016-Jul-28, 4:11 pm
    Crash Override

    rj writes...

    The "fibre" is probably a draw wire to use to pull a power cable through the conduit.

    Yeah... ok � that would probably make a lot more sense, thanks.

  • haydenlbishop

    donver writes...

    In fact the more heavily areas of the North West Coast, Burnie,Devonport, Wynyard etc. all appear not to be receiving attention

    Don't know how hard you're looking but there is Nodes popping up in Devonport everywhere. Nearly all of Devonport has Nodes installed in the locations that have been dug up and cables ran. Pretty sure Devonport CBD and North Devonport are scheduled RFS within the next two months! South Devonport, Stony Rise, Spreyton, East Devonport, and Latrobe not expected RFS until next year.

    Latrobe (where I live) has seen no action that I've seen. East Devonport has just started civil works.

  • Crash Override

    Crash Override writes...

    Pretty sure there will be a node there soon...

    Saw the Contact Electrical fellas there this morning, pulling cables through (in the rain). Hoping in the next couple of days there'll be a shiny cabinet there :)

    If only it didn't take so long to do all the other stuff... Finder says RFS in November, wonder if they're on track for that.

  • 2016-Aug-12, 9:10 am
    Crash Override

    And, it's in � saw the data contractors there yesterday finishing it off. Not connected to power yet though, from what I can see:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/8619b2iqawpjia3/Photo%2014-08-2016%2C%209%2020%2036%20AM.jpg?dl=0
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/4fgxbc933pxy2wg/Photo%2014-08-2016%2C%209%2020%2043%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    There's also a new node gone up in front of the exchange in Bartley St, which wasn't there last time I looked, so that's 3 that I have seen in my wanderings....

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/st7z38j7ckxdgey/Photo%2014-08-2016%2C%209%2029%2031%20AM.jpg?dl=0

    Just gotta wait for them all to be connected up I guess and we'll be RFS. Can't wait to see how long that takes.....

  • 2016-Aug-12, 9:10 am
    CutOffTies

    rj writes...

    Possibly fibre has been brought to your house via aerial cable and NBN Co contractors have installed the outdoor box high-ish on your wall. This should now allow the indoor work to proceed.

    Thanks. That was it. For some reason there a couple week gap between this and the box actually going on, but we're all connected now

    Bronze Internode isn't too good so far, last night at peak was getting around 2/mbs . May upgrade to Silver

  • 2016-Aug-14, 11:52 am
    Quentin Rittman
    this post was edited

    CutOffTies writes...

    Bronze Internode isn't too good so far, last night at peak was getting around 2/mbs . May upgrade to Silver
    smells like congestion, upgrading to higher speed tier won't fix that. contact support and hopefully TPG will open the purse for a CVC upgrade.

  • 2016-Aug-14, 11:52 am
    haydenlbishop

    FTTN ramping up in Latrobe, nodes beginning to pop up. One near the Mersey Hospital, another across from St Patricks Primary on Last Street.

  • 2016-Aug-15, 10:43 am
    aliali

    haydenlbishop writes...

    FTTN ramping up in Latrobe, nodes beginning to pop up. One near the Mersey Hospital, another across from St Patricks Primary on Last Street.

    So how many are they going to put in around Bells Parade given this
    http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/3958456/aerial-footage-of-latrobe-in-flood-video/
    happened in June this year.

  • 2016-Aug-15, 10:43 am
    muka

    Does anyone know how to obtain information when the (now) FTTN might come into an area?

    I'm situated in the South Arm exchange precinct. Some old spreadsheet has things planned for here Q3 2016. It doesn't look like anything will happen soon.

    Hope not to have to wait too long.

  • oscarman

    muka writes...

    Does anyone know how to obtain information when the (now) FTTN might come into an area?

    I'm situated in the South Arm exchange precinct. Some old spreadsheet has things planned for here Q3 2016. It doesn't look like anything will happen soon.

    Hope not to have to wait too long.

    Also on this exchange. Probably still be waiting in 2021 and be the last place in Australia to get it. Strange when there was Visionstream cars everywhere here in July 2013.

  • GT

    muka writes...

    Does anyone know how to obtain information when the (now) FTTN might come into an area?

    Go here https://www.finder.com.au/nbn-tracker and enter your address

  • 2016-Aug-24, 5:01 pm
    Ben Hine

    7NWT-05 Glenorchy became Ready for Service today, have booked in installation for 12th September which is the earliest date on offer currently

  • 2016-Aug-24, 5:01 pm
    default-password

    Yep same, except im booked in for Sep 1st. :)

  • 2016-Aug-24, 8:00 pm
    haydenlbishop

    aliali writes...

    So how many are they going to put in around Bells Parade given this
    http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/3958456/aerial-footage-of-latrobe-in-flood-video/
    happened in June this year.

    Water almost never comes up that high, once in 100 year floods. Worst that happens is Bells Parade goes under a bit, but no nodes will be in that area as there aren't any houses.

  • 2016-Aug-24, 8:00 pm
    haydenlbishop

    Areas of Devonport have gone RFS according to Telstra Store Devonport and mynbn. Devonport CBD and North Devonport should be able to order now, other areas not due for RFS until next year.

  • 2016-Aug-25, 3:47 pm
    Crash Override

    Saw Contact Electrical running fibre down Main Rd Hadspen today and into the node on South Esk Drive....

    Hopefully that's a good sign that things are on track to be RFS RSN. Have seen data contractors working pretty constantly too.

  • 2016-Aug-25, 3:47 pm
    ConroviaTM

    Crash Override writes...

    There's also a new node gone up in front of the exchange in Bartley St, which wasn't there last time I looked

    I am confused, and pissed off, with a similar thing here in Campbell Town.

    My home, and business, are currently about 80mts East from the front door of the exchange.

    Now that Malcolm's mess is under way the bright sparks in design have decided to install a Node, new pit and new pillar some 80mts to the west of the exchange. They had to drill under the Midland highway.

    Chatting to a nice tech...he was able to confirm that yep,...my place is now fed from that node.

    I obviously haven't kept up with all the changes to this excuse for a NBN, but I was under the impression that the actual exchange building was in itself a node which is why I was surprised and alarmed when brand new infrastructure and node went in so close to the exchange.

  • 2016-Aug-25, 4:10 pm
    Crash Override

    ConroviaTM writes...

    way the bright sparks in design have decided to install a Node, new pit and new pillar some 80mts to the west of the exchange. They had to drill under the Midland highway.

    Chatting to a nice tech...he was able to confirm that yep,...my place is now fed from that node.

    Damn, that sucks a bit. At that distance you still should get decent speeds but obviously closer would have been better!

    Is it DataTel doing the work there? They've been here almost every day, including Sundays. Saw them early Sun morning, yesterday and today. Pumping water out of the pit I think and running cable from pillar/pit to node, I've been meaning to ask them how it's all going but haven't plucked up the courage.

    The pillar is actually further from my place than the nearest node so if the copper goes house -> pillar -> node then my cable run will be a touch longer than I think too.

    Surprised Hadspen is getting so many nodes, there are at least 4 that I know of (Main St, Bartley St, 2 on either end of South Esk Drive).

  • 2016-Aug-25, 4:10 pm
    ConroviaTM
    this post was edited

    Crash Override writes...

    Is it DataTel doing the work there?

    Not Datatel. We had Kiss Telecom doing all the work.

    Now Telstra are around trying to make sense of, and fix up what has been done.
    As far as I can tell Campbell Town will have 3 nodes.

    At that distance you still should get decent speeds but obviously closer would have been better!

    I just wish there was some way to tap into all the fibre that runs through our property and is 4m from where I sit typing this.
    They probably won't let me as it is the main fibre trunk for Tassie. :)

  • 2016-Aug-25, 5:45 pm
    muka

    Well VisionStream went basically belly-up here in Tassie due to various self-inflicted reasons. After that the Govt stopped work.

    I have written to NBN and they replied :

    "Our rollout map indicates your address, xxxxxxxxxx, Opossum Bay, TAS, is in a Build Commenced area and will be getting Fibre To The Node technology. Work started in your area in this quarter and may take approximately 12 months to complete.

    "Build commenced means nbn has issued contract instructions to construction partners so they can commence work in this area. The build commenced boundaries may be subject to change during the construction process. nbn continues to review its rollout information and this is an ongoing process. During the Build Commenced phase, you'll receive mail correspondence from nbn, detailing the works required for your area.

    I wonder who the mob is that will do this job.
    To hurry things up, I could do a job application :)

  • 2016-Aug-25, 5:45 pm
    ConroviaTM

    muka writes...

    During the Build Commenced phase, you'll receive mail correspondence from nbn, detailing the works required for your area.

    Is this something new? Didn't happen here...but then it could be just me...I'm still waiting on my census form :)

  • 2016-Sep-8, 10:13 am
    turbos4

    Crash Override writes...

    Shame I have had no official communication (letterbox drop, etc) from NBN Co, nor have I had an email (and I am on their mailing list to be updated on progress in my area).

    I'd suggest to sign up to the mynbn mailing list for updates. I received an email the day before it was supposed to go live, and I rang straight away and booked an appointment.

    Mat.

  • 2016-Sep-8, 10:13 am
    muka

    Crash Override writes...

    Great to hear

    And he is still awaiting for the VoIP to work. Should happen soon. In all tho the whole exercise has taken 2 weeks for him. I suppose there are worse horror stories than this case.

    What I'd like to find out is which mob is going to do the job in the South Arm area. if it has been let out, what is the hold up? Got a mate from Old Beach and he's on Q2 2016 and no one in sight.

  • 2016-Sep-8, 9:04 pm
    rkglyde

    Hi,

    Just wondering when they are doing construction in an area whether they wait til the whole area is completed before switching it on or as they finish sections of the area? I will be connected to FTTN and i know they just erected the node near my place about 600m away from me, i am in the chigwell area.

  • 2016-Sep-8, 9:04 pm
    manik

    Currently on NBN FTTP. Wondering if anyone can help, was looking at property in Moonah, Florence Street. I know the sites can be a bit all over the place so just wanted to know whether there is any service in that area and is it FTTN or Premises.

    It currently says it's being built and going to be FTTN.

  • 2016-Sep-9, 9:16 am
    Quentin Rittman

    manik writes...

    It currently says it's being built and going to be FTTN.

    yup, no FTTP in that prticular rollout area.

  • 2016-Sep-9, 9:16 am
    manik

    Quentin Rittman writes...

    yup, no FTTP in that rollout area.
    That's real unfortunate for that area, its like a blackspot in that whole region.

  • Crash Override

    turbos4 writes...

    I'd suggest to sign up to the mynbn mailing list for updates. I received an email the day before it was supposed to go live, and I rang straight away and booked an appointment.

    Thanks, that's a good suggestion � will do that....

    Nodes seem to be all connected to power now, and saw a Visionstream vehicle there this morning noting down some info. I think most of the work on the physical infrastructure must be pretty close to finished � not sure what they have to do elsewhere, but I'm hoping maybe RFS a bit earlier than the slated November date.

  • donver

    Devonport first FTTN connections made, how about some feed back on connection and satisfaction with service.

  • ozjad

    Will be very interesting to start to see some Devonport feedback regarding FTTN. I live in Latrobe and recently a node has popped up approx 600 metres from my house, I phoned NBN co to ask about the expected speeds considering the distance from my house to the node. They seemed to think at least 60 down would be easily achieved and that 1km is considered an acceptable distance for the length of copper from the node to the home. This seems contrary to information ive read on other websites. Do you guys have any idea what sort of speeds I should expect being this far from the node?

  • haydenlbishop

    Also looking forward to reports on Devonport NBN. Also in Latrobe, about 300m away from closest node, though there is another one about 700m away. Let the node lotto begin!

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