‘Grouped’ Individual premises applications makes the news

ABC is reporting on the difficult journey towards getting a grouped FTTP NBN connection.

…Once they committed, the process was very quick.

The build commenced in late February of this year and the NBN was connected in March. It was activated at the end of April.

“The speed is really good. We used to have drop outs … if it rained it would drop out, we often couldn’t use the landline. Now the reliability is heaps better,” he said.

The article raises the issues people faced when trying to get applications done as a group, but also highlighting the fact of what happens when people drop out.

His conclusion is pretty clear however:

Despite all the work, Mr Gillett said he would do it all again, and is even now putting together another group application for FTTP for his investment property and surrounding neighbours.

“The benefit is definitely worth it,” he said.

Those who are participating in groups (and there are alot of you) should have received a confirmation email from myself on Tuesday 14 August. Please let me know if you have not.

Steve Ulrich

Gleneagles Estate NBN Committee