NBN goes live for another 25,000 local homes

THE National Broadband Network continues to roll out across Geelong, with parts of Belmont, Connewarre, Marshall, Mount Duneed, Grovedale, Highton, Waurn Ponds and Wandana Heights now able to sign up.

Last week, NBN Co announced more than 25,000 homes and businesses in those suburbs could connect to the NBN through their preferred phone or internet provider.

Head of NBN Local Victoria and Tasmania Ebony Aitken said those suburbs would join more than 6.1 million other premises across Australia that enjoy the benefits of the NBN network, with more than 1.3 million of those in Victoria.

“Access to fast broadband is designed to provide a range of benefits such as improved opportunities to work from home, better access to online education tools and more options for on-demand entertainment.

“Businesses will be able to improve their productivity through cloud based sharing with staff and customers as well as have increased opportunities to access new markets through e-commerce.

“It’s vital that people understand that switching to the NBN broadband access network is not automatic and they need to contact their preferred provider to place an order for their new internet and phone services.”

People can find out whether they are eligible to connect by using the Check Your Address function online at nbnco.com.au/switch.