Telephony
When the complex was constructed, the communications
system installed to connect
to the PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network) was copper-pair twisted wires.
This limits connecting a standard telephone (or fax/modem) to one telecommunications
supplier. It also inhibits more than 2 connections per unit.
Telstra
At this stage the only option is to connect to Telstra’s Local
Provider (Home Link) services. (Once connected you may change billing provider, but
this is limited and mostly on-sold at the same rate as Telstra.)
Television
Although it appears that some units may have installed individual satellite
reception devices, it is not confirmed if these receive television services.
Broadcast
The best way to receive a television service is from the VHF/UHF broadcast
services received by several antennas located across the complex. These antennas
feed into separate coaxial cable networks, which in turn connect to television
aerial sockets in the units.
Analogue
Given the location of the complex, the best TV signal strength is from UHF
retransmission services. These are only available in analogue (at this time),
this will change within 7 years.
Digital
At this stage the current system can not cope with digital transmission. This
is most likely due (as mentioned above) to location and poor VHF signal reception.
It is not know what elements of the current coaxial system will work with
new UHF digital broadcasts as they become available.
Security
Intercom
The complex currently has a wired system that connects every unit to a two-way
voice intercom at entrance points. This same system also provides the opportunity
for remote lock, latch and roller-door operation.
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