Upgrade works to the NBN fixed wireless network are continuing in Hume and Macedon Ranges, with planned outages and service interruptions expected.
Fixed wireless technology is mainly used in expanding regional areas to connect homes and businesses to NBN coverage, where users receive broadband signals from transmission towers to an antenna installed on their roof.
The works are aimed at improving internet speed and providing larger nbn network coverage in these areas.
Upgrades to towers in Lancefield North and Kalkallo mean that homes and businesses in the region may experience disruptions to their NBN service throughout the next few weeks.
The company intends to minimise service interruptions as much as possible during the upgrade works, such as migrating users over to temporary connections, however there are occasions when towers may be taken offline.
Homes and businesses that will be impacted may have already been notified of the planned outages by their retail service provider.
To get the benefits of the upgrades, homes and businesses may also need to update their nbn device, however not all devices will need to be replaced.
The tower works will not impact NBN fixed line or NBN sky muster satellite services.
Details: www.nbnco.com.au/blog/the-nbn-project/delivering-a-better-broadband-experience-for-the-bush
