All you need to know about Telstra Velocity Upgrade and Transition

All you need to know about Telstra Velocity Upgrade and Transition
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Published on: 03-05-2022

Telstra Velocity is upgrading

On 24 December 2020, Uniti Group Limited acquired Telstra Velocity Fibre Network with 50,000 active services, now waiting in transition to Opticomm Network, a subsidiary of Uniti Group Limited.

Telstra Velocity uses old technology and now since Opticomm owns Velocity, it will soon perform a network upgrade to modern and latest technology.

This upgrade will make internet more reliable and end users will get opportunity to select higher speed plans (upto 1Gbps) in a competitive rates in these areas.

How does upgrade benefit End Users?

  1. Faster Speed Plans

Telstra Velocity only had two speed tiers

  • Velocity Standard Speed 25/1 Mbps ( 25 Mbps download/ 1 Mbps upload)
  • Velocity Premium Speed 80/5 Mbps (80 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload)

However, after the transition and upgrade you get options to chose high speed tiers with great upload speed.

Exclusive offer for 2TB Data Rocket & Lightning plan:

  • Lightning Plan 1000/50 Mbps
  • Rocket Plan 250/25 Mbps

For other plans: 100Mbps/50Mbps/25Mbps/12Mbps (unlimited data)

  • Superfast Plan 100/20 Mbps
  • Boost Plus Plan50/20 Mbps 
  • Boost Plan  25/5 Mbps
  • Basic Plan 12/1 Mbps
  1. Better Pricing

Telstra Velocity had higher prices compared to other fiber services in Australia, but that’s about to change.

Residents in this area can now can get a high speed, stable and reliable internet plan for a highly competitive monthly rates.

Occom basic plan starts with the price of $56.88.

Please view our plans and prices in detail here.

  1. Excellent Customer Support

Our knowledgeable technical team  resolves 80 % issues upon first contact. Remaining issues is handled by our experienced team in time sensitive matter and try to resolve it ASAP.

We have multichannel support available and try to reduce the wait time as much as possible.

When will upgrade happen?

As per Opticomm, Network upgrade will start from July 2022 and will happen on an area by area basis, based on the geographic location.

The upgrade should take approximately 13 months to be completed throughout the Velocity Estate

In order to upgrade the network, Opticomm will need to arrange a technician to perform an onsite visit and make necessary changes.

What will change at your end?

Nothing will change at your end until it’s time for the technician of Opticomm to come out.

We recommend contacting OCCOM at 1300 200 999 or joining our Live chat. Based on your address, our sales representative can advise when your area will be ready for upgrade and  guide you further steps.

What is Opticomm?

OptiComm is a licensed and public listed Australian Telecommunications carrier specialising in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of broadband network such as Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network for residential and business developments.

OptiComm has now grown to become one of the largest public listed providers and operators of fibre broadband services across Australia.

OptiComm can support up to Lightning (1000/40 Mbps) speed plan in selected addresses.

OCCOM Special Promotion

OCCOM is one of the top rated internet providers of Opticomm and we can provide great quality internet service in your address.

We have highly competitive monthly prices and on top of that you can enjoy additional promotion for eligible addresses.

SPECIAL PROMOTION!!!!! 

Additional promotion for these addresses only include:

  • Save upto $10/mth for first 6 months
  • No activation fee for eligible addresses ( Limited time Offer) --- Sign up Now !!

Please click here, to view OCCOM Opticomm fibre optic Velocity plan and promotion in detail.

Three steps you need to do:
  • Contact OCCOM and get your address checked
    Please contact OCCOM at 1300 200 999 or join our Live chat to get your address checked.

  • Choose your new Opticomm plan with OCCOM
    Please choose a plan that meets your requirements or mention your requirements to one of our friendly agents and they can recommend a plan to meet your requirements.

  • Schedule an appointment with an Opticomm approved technician
    OCCOM will help arrange an Opticomm approved technician to upgrade the network equipment at your premises

Faster Response
Faster Setup
Faster Internet Speed
Faster Troubleshooting
Why choose OCCOM?
4.9/5 Rating Speaks for Itself

Occom receives the highest ratings of all ISPs in Australia, with 4.9/5 stars on Google. We pride ourselves on the dedicated customer service that earned us these glowing reviews.

Competitively Priced

We have many speed tiers of best internet provider OptiComm fibre plans. Most of our fibre plans are unlimited and competitively priced so you can get the best deal from us.

Perfect for Everyone

Whether a renter living alone or a large family, we’ve got a plan for you. Working from home, online learning, video streaming, low latency gaming – we can cover all this and more.

Transition RoadMap

To view the transition roadmap, please click here.

Transition RoadMap will change once, best internet provider Telstra and Opticomm proceed with the transition and upgrade.

The Telstra Velocity’s suburbs are as below:

WEST END
SOUTH BRISBANE
POINT COOK
ELLENBROOK
HIGHGATE HILL
BUTLER
DOREEN
CRANBOURNE EAST
YANCHEP
BYFORD
FITZGIBBON
PEREGIAN SPRINGS
ALKIMOS
KEYSBOROUGH
EYNESBURY
CAVERSHAM
DUTTON PARK
ROCHEDALE
FAIRFIELD
BELLAMACK
DALYELLUP
PIMPAMA
REDBANK PLAINS
SAFETY BEACH
CARNES HILL
MT COTTON
YALYALUP
LYONS
WILTON
MAUDSLAND
BALDIVIS
BROOKWATER
SMITHFIELD
ROUSE HILL
VASSE
SOUTH YUNDERUP
NORVILLE
TAROOMBALL
KURABY
CAPALABA
ST GEORGES BASIN
HOXTON PARK

HARRISDALE
MT BARKER
CARRARA
DOCKLANDS
TRINITY BEACH
TRINITY PARK
BANKSIA BEACH
COOMERA
THE VINES
REEDY CREEK
JOHNSTON
CLYDE NORTH
PYRMONT
HARRINGTON PARK
MT LOUISA
DAYTON
SHAW
YERONGA
FERN BA
Y DOUGLAS
RIDGEWOOD
KEW
MURWILLUMBAH
COLEBEE
MT LOW
ROTHWELL
CHERMSIDE
COORPAROO
MARGARET RIVER
LEPPINGTON
BEAUMONT HILLS
SOUTHPORT
BENOWA
BAYONET HEAD
BEACONSFIELD
CHAMPION LAKES
BALMORAL CROYDON
CALALA
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL
MELBOURNE
GOOLWA
DROMANA

RURAL VIEW
KANGAROO POINT
SEVILLE GROVE
COODANUP
PARADISE POINT
DOOLANDELLA
NORMAN GARDENS
MCKAIL SOUTH COOGEE
GLEDSWOOD HILLS
WILLOW VALE
VICTORIA POINT
VINCENTIA
NORTH TAMWORTH
EATON
BURLEIGH WATERS
PIARA WATER
S PALM COVE
WOOLLOONGABBA
JURIEN BAY
BUNYA
EIGHT MILE PLAINS
EAST MELBOURNE
NARANGBA
GEOGRAPHE
WEST TAMWORTH
GLEN EDEN
DURACK
BROADWATER
KIRWAN
BILOELA
MOORE CREEK
RIVERBEND
KALBARRI
CANNONVALE
HINDMARSH ISLAND
KINGSCLIFF
SANCTUARY POINT
USHER
DEERAGUN
NERANG

If you’re located in one of the suburbs above and would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We’ll try to make this transition as smooth as possible for you.


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Occom is an Internet service provider dedicated to delivering faster fibre and mobile services and faster support. Occom has been praised by tens of thousands of satisfied residents and businesses, and our products have attained commendation from industry experts. As one of the fastest growing telcos endorsed by top global and Australian financial media, Occom has set the bar for exceeding Aussies’ expectations towards customer service. Occom’s young, passionate and professional team will keep on pushing the boundary for what is possible in the future.

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