With only 18 months to make the switch, you need a plan!
The good news is, NBN access network is rolling out across the country, providing businesses big and small with fast access to everything from internet and emails to advanced video conferencing, VR, AI, cloud storage, multi-site integration, and sophisticated data analytics services.
However, once the NBN is in your area, you’ll have just 18 months to make the switch. To ensure your business is not disrupted as the current copper network is switched off, you'll need to develop a migration plan. It’s also a great time to devise a plan to further digitise your business so you’re prepared to maximise every opportunity the NBN has to offer into the future.
You should also consider:
- Many of your business services may be effected like; telecommunications, data, business equipment and more.
- Selecting the right wholesale plan to benefit your business can be very time consuming.
- Planing your future digital road map to include the NBN can be complex.
What services will be affected?
There are a number of existing services your business may use that will be affected by the NBN – and some of them may not have crossed your mind. Failure to check and rectify any issues might mean your business will struggle when you do switch over.
Here’s a quick list of services to consider:
Telecommunications and data: internet connection; PBX systems or multiple phone lines; fax machines or fax lines; ATM on site; EFTPOS terminals; HICAPS or health claim terminals; wide area network multiple sites – eg VPN; unified comms – eg. video conferencing; IP telephone – eg. VOIP; cloud services and applications.
Business equipment and systems: monitored security alarms and cameras; fire alarms; lift emergency phones; and medical alarms.
Special services: ethernet Lite BDSL; wholesale business DSL (W-BDSL); ATM; Wholesale ATM; CustomNet; Megalink; Wholesale Transmission (WTx); DDS Fastway; Data Access Radial; ISDN2; ISDN and Frame Relay.
Save time and minimise disruption with advice
Migrating your business to the NBN access network can be complex and time-consuming, especially if you’re operating from multiple sites. At The Missing Link, our team understands your business and we’ve been trained and accredited as NBN business advisers. We can help you select the wholesale business grade NBN products you’ll need to include in your bundle and we can help you develop a digital road map for the future.
We can also liaise with your various providers to develop a smooth migration plan that maximises the potential of the NBN network technology and minimises the possibility of disruption. Take a proactive approach when you switch to the NBN access network. Contact your account manager at The Missing Link today for advice.
To help prepare you for the switch, use our handy checklist to determine which services and equipment may be affected and find out what you need to do next.
Contact our friendly team can help your business make the switch seamless and easy.
