A wave of residents in Yanchep, Alkimos, Butler and Brighton (in Velocity connected areas) is set to make the switch from the legacy Telstra Velocity network to the upgraded Opticomm network from August 2023 onwards.

Opticomm has upgraded the Telstra Velocity network ahead of the transition to provide residents with access to more reliable connectivity. While access to reliable broadband that helps people live their digital life is a modern-day expectation, residents transitioning from Velocity to Opticomm can expect even more.

Opticomm is a broadband wholesaler, which gives local residents the opportunity to choose their phone and internet provider from an extensive list of providers to find the right plan for their needs.

A network for today and tomorrow

With more people online more of the time, local residents on the upgraded network will enjoy the greater capacity that the Opticomm network offers. In a nutshell, more devices can be connected simultaneously with less chance of frustrating lag and dropouts.

Australian homes and businesses are constantly using more bandwidth, so Opticomm has modernised the core broadband network to keep pace with these demands now and into the future.

More than 86 per cent of Australian homes are online, with daily usage often exceeding three hours and multiple devices connected at any one time, showing how entrenched the internet is in our daily lives[1].

Getting ready to switch

When it comes to the network switchover, Opticomm recommends that residents choose their service provider and place an order at least one week before the transition commences.

Residents should also consider how they use the internet at home and how many devices are connected at once, to choose the service provider, plan, speed and equipment that best suits their household*.

Only households and businesses within a Velocity connected area will be involved in this transition program.

For more details about the transition to the Opticomm network and to check if your address is in the coverage area visit https://www.opticomm.com.au/velocity/

[1] Source:  Safari Digital: Australian Internet Statistics 2023

*Actual speeds and performance will depend on factors including your service provider, the equipment at your home, chosen plan and design decisions.

This article appeared on Yanchep News Online on 25 July 2023.