Suburbs switching to the NBN in January

Thousands of homes across Melbourne are about to be cut off from existing internet services as part of the latest wave of the NBN rollout. Leader can reveal the suburbs about to be disconnected – and what you need to do before then.

Gearing up to binge-watch The Mandalorian? If you haven’t signed up to the NBN yet, make sure you know when phone and internet lines will be disconnected in your suburb.

Existing landline and internet services will be disconnected across several suburbs this month to make way for the National Broadband Network (NBN).

If your home is affected you should have been notified about 18 months ago, but NBN Co says some residents are yet to make the switch.

Moving to the network isn’t automatic and you need to contact your internet provider about a plan that will meet your speed and data needs.

And with scammers targeting seniors during the switch, NBN Co has warned people about swindlers pretending to be them.

Head of NBN Local Victoria, Matt Evans, said NBN Co did not take money directly from consumers.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WHICH SUBURBS ARE BEING DISCONNECTED FROM JANUARY 17

“We never make unsolicited calls, request remote access to a resident’s computer or door knock to sell broadband services to the public,” he said.

The rollout of the National Broadband Network continues across Melbourne.

“If someone claiming to work for NBN Co has contacted you trying to sell you an internet or phone service ask for their details, hang up and call your retail service provider to check if they’re legitimate. If you’ve already provided your details, contact your financial institution immediately.”

As the disconnections begin, Mr Evans reminded home and business-owners services such as EFTPOS terminals and fire alarms could be affected.

“It’s particularly important for anyone with a medical alarm, auto-dialler or emergency call button to register these devices on NBN Co’s Medical Alarm,” he said.

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“Some devices may not be compatible with the NBN access network so if you or a loved one have a medical device, speak to the device provider and your phone and internet provider as soon as possible to seek further guidance.”

For more information visit nbnco.com.au

SUBURBS WHERE SOME EXISTING PHONE AND INTERNET LINES WILL BE DISCONNECTED THIS MONTH

NORTH

■ Coburg North and Fawkner (2765 houses)

■ Northcote (2783)

■ Eltham, Eltham North and Montmorency (4830)

■ Attwood and Greenvale (3447)

EAST

■ Ashburton (1466)

■ Rowville, Bulleen and Lower Templestowe (5034)

■ Ashwood, Burwood, Mount Waverley, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena, Oakleigh, Burwood East (8047)

■ Blackburn, Blackburn South, Box Hill Box Hill South, Nunawading and Vermont (9967)

■ Chum Creek, Healesville, Lilydale, Seville and Wandin North (5488)

SOUTH

■ Black Rock, Sandringham, Brighton East, Hampton East, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Mentone, and Dingley Village (9602 premises)

■ Hallam and Narre Warren (4805)

■ Caulfield, Caulfield North, Glen Huntly, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Bentleigh East, Chadstone and Malvern East (9328)

■ McCrae, Rosebud, and Mornington (199)

WEST

■ Truganina, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee (5012)