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What is Telstra Velocity?

What is Telstra Velocity?

Telstra Velocity® is Telstra’s own optical fibre network that uses Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology to bring you broadband internet, phone, subscription TV and Free-to-Air TV services on a single connection.

Is ADSL available?

The pros and cons. ADSL is still available, unless you have reached your Copper Disconnection Date. Once it does that, you will no longer be able to access ADSL services, and so you’ll need to change to an nbn™ service. Not only for the internet, but to continue to access landline voice services, too.

Who owns Telstra Velocity?

Uniti Group
Uniti Group has acquired Telstra Velocity and South Brisbane Exchange assets in a landmark deal worth $140 million. The deal will give the publicly-listed telecommunications services provider access to 50,000 Telstra fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) services to its network.

Can I change from Telstra Velocity?

Nothing will change with your existing Telstra services until the time comes to physically transfer your services over to the upgraded OptiComm network. If you wish to change plans when you switch to the upgraded OptiComm network, we’ll let you know when you can and help you choose a plan that’s right for you.

What is the difference between ADSL and NBN?

Put simply, the biggest difference between NBN and ADSL connections is speed. NBN plans are available with download speeds of up to 100Mbps, while ADSL2+ has a maximum potential download speed of 24Mbps. The reason for this is that ADSL speed directly relates to how far you live from your local telephone exchange.

How do I connect to Telstra Velocity?

  1. Connect your modem. Firstly, unplug any existing modems, telephones and other devices that use the telephone wall sockets.
  2. Turn on your modem. a.
  3. Connect your device via Wi-Fi.
  4. Connect your device via cable.
  5. Connect your home phone.

Who bought Telstra Velocity?

Uniti Group Limited
On 24th of December 2020, Telstra sold its Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) networks in South Brisbane and the Velocity Estates to Uniti Group Limited (“Uniti”), a diversified provider of telecommunications services.