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nbn™ Fibre to the Node made easy

All types of nbn™ network connections that utilise a physical line running to the premises are considered fixed line connections. An nbn™ Fibre to the Node (FTTN) connection is utilised in circumstances where the existing copper network will be used to make the final part of the nbn™ network connection, from a nearby FTTN cabinet or micro-node to your premises.

The fibre node is likely to take the form of a street cabinet. Each street cabinet will allow the nbn™ network signal to travel over optic fibre from the exchange to the cabinet, and connect with the existing copper network to reach your premises

Your choice of speed and provider

To get the best nbn™ network experience, check your address and contact your preferred service provider about the options that are available to your premises. Not all speeds greater than nbn™ 25 are available at all premises.

Get the most from your nbn™ network connection

Consider the number of users and types of applications within your household or business. If you have many users and many devices and you do things like stream video on a regular basis, you should discuss higher speed options with your service provider so they can recommend the plan that’s best for you. For more information on your modem setup, and other advice like migrating business services, download the connect kit below.

Download the nbn™ Fibre to the Node connect kit

Power outage informationEquipment connected over the nbn™ network will not work during a power blackout. Please contact your energy provider if you are experiencing a power outage.

Device compatibilityThe rollout of the nbn™ network will involve new technologies and some existing devices may not be compatible with these at all times.