A resident of Wollongong suburb Dapto has spent the past three months without a phone or internet connection — but says Telstra keeps sending him bills anyway.

Noel Brophy and his wife moved from nearby Horsley to her mother's house in Dapto to look after her in October.

Losing patience: Dapto man Noel Brophy has been waiting since October for Telstra to connect his home internet and phone. Credit:Andy Zakeli

He contacted Telstra on October 3 to get his phone number and internet package moved to their new address, which would be connected to the national broadband network.

"It's been a nightmare ever since," Mr Brophy said. "I've had no phone since the third of October and I've got no internet.