Regular ADSL2+ based broadband requires you to have an active fixed line phone service. Naked DSL does not require you to have an active fixed line phone service. The 'copper' phone line is used exclusively for the broadband service. You don’t even need to have a traditional telephone handset on the premises.
Yes. Your regular fixed line phone service will not work if you choose a Naked DSL service. Any service that relies on your fixed line phone will not work either. You will need to use a mobile phone or VoIP to make phone calls. If for any reason you need a regular fixed line phone service you should not get Naked DSL on the same line. Please note that the Netspace VoIP service is currently only configured to make outgoing VoIP calls and is not able to receive incoming calls.
If you do not need a regular fixed line phone service, Naked DSL is a great option giving you high speed ADSL2+ broadband without the hassle and additional expense of monthly fixed line phone bills. Naked DSL has extremely fast ADSL2+ download and upload speeds. Tell me more about ADSL2+ speeds.
If you can get ADSL2+ on the Netspace Complete network you can get Naked DSL. The full list of exchanges where Netspace offers Naked DSL is available here. This list will be updated regularly as we expand our coverage.
Netspace Naked DSL is an ADSL2+ based service so you will need an ADSL2+ capable modem to get the highest possible speed. Learn more about ADSL2+ modems here.
Yes, usually this can be done through Fast Churn allowing you to keep your existing broadband connection up until the moment the transfer takes place. You should only be without broadband for a few moments when the transfer occurs. Do not cancel your existing broadband service when switching using Fast Churn.
Switching between Internet service providers on ADSL1 broadband is relatively easy with little cost and downtime experienced by customers because of a process called Rapid Transfer. ADSL2+ (including Naked DSL) however is slightly more complicated because it involves a transfer between DSLAMs – special ADSL2+ hardware inside the telephone exchange
Netspace participates in the Fast Churn process making it available in all areas that we have ADSL2+ coverage. If your current provider also participates then switching to Netspace ADSL2+ can be performed with typically only a few moments downtime.
If your current provider does not participate, we must first disconnect your existing broadband service before we can commence the Netspace ADSL2+ connection process. In this case you would be without a broadband connection for typically 14 working days. Netspace provides all new and existing Broadband customers with a backup dial-up Internet account which can be used during this time.
You will be notified whether Fast Churn is available or not during the signup process before you commit to ordering a Netspace ADSL2+ or a Naked DSL service.
Please see the ADSL2+ Upgrade Information page for details.
When you signup online we will present the plans that are currently available to you by checking your telephone number or service address. If Naked DSL is not available in your area you will not be presented with Naked DSL plans.
The full list of exchanges that Netspace intends to offer Naked DSL is available here.
No. When you switch to Naked DSL on a phone line that has an active fixed line phone service, the phone service will become inactive and you will lose the phone number. If for any reason you wish to retain your phone number or otherwise need a regular fixed line phone service, you should get a regular ADSL2+ service rather than Naked DSL.