{"id":11,"date":"2019-05-28T06:35:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T20:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&p=11"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:30:53","slug":"is-it-compulsory-to-switch-to-the-nbn","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/is-it-compulsory-to-switch-to-the-nbn\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it compulsory to switch to the nbn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eventually, yes – switching to the nbn is unavoidable for most people. That\u2019s because older fixed-line internet services, like ADSL and cable, are being phased out as part of Australia\u2019s national broadband upgrade.<\/p>\n

Once the nbn network is available at your address, you typically have up to 18 months<\/strong> to move your services over before your current landline and internet are disconnected.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Not all homes and businesses will be disconnected automatically, but if you rely on a landline phone or traditional internet, it\u2019s safest to plan ahead and switch in time to avoid losing service.<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re unsure whether nbn is available at your address yet, you can check here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eventually, yes – switching to the nbn is unavoidable for most people. That\u2019s because older fixed-line internet services, like ADSL and cable, are being phased out as part of Australia\u2019s national broadband upgrade. Once the nbn network is available at your address, you typically have up to 18 months to move your services over before…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","faq_category":[2,47],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDo I have to switch to the nbn? | MATE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The nbn is replacing older internet services across Australia. 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