NBN Co is warning that as of tomorrow they are going to start turning off people’s phones in Gungahlin.

If you’re in an effected area it’s vital to start trying to get the National Broadband Network connected to your house as this can take some time.

“The move to the NBN is not automatic and may take some planning and coordination. The remaining residents and businesses in the area need to move their landline phone and internet services over to the NBN if they wish to continue using them. They have a choice whether to switch across to the NBN or to make do with mobile solutions,” said NBN Co spokesperson Darren Rudd.

“We are particularly urging people with special equipment including EFTPOS terminals, and medical and security alarms which operate using a landline phone connection to contact their preferred phone company and internet service provider immediately.

“Residents will have access to a soft dial tone for up to 20 working days after existing services have been disconnected. This allows for emergency phone calls to triple zero, as well as Telstra’s service and fault centre. Internet services will not work after being disconnected.”

More information is on the NBN wesbite.