Is Telstra getting rid of landlines?

Is Telstra getting rid of landlines?

Telstra wants to be freed from its obligation to provide traditional landlines to rural and remote parts of Australia. The telco giant’s chief, Andy Penn, has called for it to be released from its universal service obligations to provide copper landlines, saying an available mobile connection should suffice.

Who is responsible for phone line House?

All telephone lines from the exchange to your house “point” are the responsibility of BT’s “Open Reach” division. They won’t let anyone else touch it. Your telephone service provider i.e. Talk Talk should liase with BT open reach to get it repaired. However they appear to quote a BT Engineer call out of £100??

Can I get nbn if I don’t have a phone line?

No, you do not need an active phone line to get an internet service on the nbn™. Unlike ADSL, the nbn™ does not require you to have an active landline. Most ADSL customers only have a phone line so they can have an internet connection.

Can I disconnect my landline and still have internet?

You can of course cancel the landline and start a new mobile internet connection with another provider, but it will cost more and be slower. However, your phone provider does not need to remove those wires in order to cancel your telephone account. They can continue to use them to deliver internet service.

Do I have to have a landline with Telstra nbn?

While a home phone service is not required to access broadband services on the nbn network, all fixed nbn network connections provide the option for a phone service. All of Telstra’s nbn plans come with a phone service. No – our Home Broadband Plans on the nbn network come with an included phone service.

Is it worth keeping a landline?

The primary reason people keep their home phone is in case of an emergency. In the event of a power outage or if cell service is interrupted, many people feel that landlines are necessary if there is a crisis. If this is a concern for you, it might be a good idea to retain a landline phone service.

How does my landline work with NBN?

If you have a FTTB or FTTN nbn service, you plug your phone into your modem. You can plug your phone into your modem if you have internet as part of your nbn service with Telstra. If you don’t have the internet with Telstra as part of your nbn service, then your phone will plug directly into the nbn connection box.