Fixed Line Internet Connection

Lmsen on 06/12/2019 - 10:45
Last edited 06/12/2019 - 10:49

Need an honest advise. I purchased a 1 yr old investment property a house, which was already tenanted. After a new tenant moved-in I came to know that there is no internet connection at the property, no fixed line, socket etc. I contacted nbn and came to know that the request was never lodged to them by the developer and would take 4-6 months to get the connection. I have lodged an application with nbn but I was checking for ADSL+ availability in the mean time and telstra told me it is not available in my "area", so I can't get the wired broadband and the only option is mobile broadband. One of the technician told me (who apparently also works for nbn) that he can lay a copper wire line and get the broadband (ADSL+) for $$. I'm a bit confused by what telstra has told me and what this technician is telling me. As it is causing inconvenience to my tenants, I want to get this sorted soon.

Can anyone advise how to go about this? Is mobile broadband the only option? Should I rely on what technician is advising?

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Comments

  • follow on 06/12/2019 - 10:50

    you can't get ADSL when NBN is live, no?
    does the address come up to in the coverage map on the NBN website?

    • msen on 06/12/2019 - 10:59

      nbn is available in the neighboring properties. The only issue is developer didn't lodge application with the nbn.

  • 87percent on 06/12/2019 - 10:56
    +1

    pm me your address, i'll check it out

  • GG57 on 06/12/2019 - 11:07

    It is nice to see a landlord concerned about their tenants, but is this your problem or their problem to solve?
    Was the property specifically advertised as with internet connection?

    • msen on 06/12/2019 - 12:52

      no property wasn't. I'm just trying to get as much like necessary cabling and all so tenants can request for the service.

      • HighAndDry on 06/12/2019 - 12:58
        +6

        Let them use mobile internet until the NBN gets sorted. No point getting ADSL wiring in when it's already obsolete tech.

        • 87percent on 06/12/2019 - 20:04

          Correct.

        • msen on 06/12/2019 - 22:12

          is mobile broadband (4G) speed comparable to ADSL+ or better? The broadband devices available can connect 10 or more devices. what is the experience like if anyone has used before?

      • whooah1979 on 07/12/2019 - 00:09
        +1

        Don’t waste your time and money on installing PSTN. The tenants may get 4G at a similar price to basic or standard NBN.

        • msen on 07/12/2019 - 19:11

          I agree. My property manager is pushing to get adsl and informed mobile broadband is slow. Thanks.

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