Who is getting FTTP NBN?

According to NBN's 2019 corporate plan, up to 3.5 million premises (40%) will be connected to the National Broadband Network via FTTN or FTTB technology - NBN Co doesn't currently separate these two technologies.

How much data should I get on my plan?

Unlimited data NBN plans offer peace of mind, but you may be able to save some money with a plan that has a smaller cap if you're not a heavy internet user.

FTTB NBN: Fibre to the Building explained

Q: Do I have to sign a contract for FTTB NBN?

If you'd prefer to avoid a long-term contract, many providers now offer month-to-month plans.

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 28 April 2026

Contents

In this Fibre to the Building guide:

What is Fibre to the Building?
How fast is FTTB NBN?
What equipment do I need for FTTB NBN?
How much does FTTB NBN cost?
How does FTTB NBN work?
Can I change NBN technology type?
Non-NBN FTTB alternatives
Wireless FTTB alternatives
FTTB NBN FAQs

Learning about the NBN can be daunting. The information is full of tricky terminology and awkward acronyms. We're here to help, though, and the first thing you should know is this:

You can’t choose how your NBN is connected, it’s dependent on where you live and the infrastructure that is in your area.

Even though there are seven NBN connection types, your house can only connect in one way, and we’re betting that you’re reading this because you've got (or will have) a Fibre to the Building (FTTB) connection.

If you're not sure, you can use our address checker below:

NBN TECH TYPE CHECKER

Find your NBN Technology Type

Some fixed-line NBN plan availability depends on your technology type. Check your address to find out yours.

Your address will be used to check against the nbn’s technology type database. It will not be stored by us.

In this guide, we'll explain what FTTB NBN is, how to pick a plan that's best for you, and how to get up and running.

What is Fibre to the Building?

Fibre to the Building or "Fibre to the Basement" is an NBN connection type specifically designed for apartment blocks and large office buildings. With a Fibre to the Building connection, an NBN fibre optic cable is laid directly to the bottom of your building, where it connects to the copper phone line that runs into your apartment or office.

Before we start, here are the cheapest NBN plans in our database on NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100/20, and NBN 100/40 speed tiers.

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® Home Starter 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $41/mth for first 6 months, then $69.95/mth $41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41 Go to Site	$41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value NBN 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths, $42.90/month for first 6 months, then $72.90/month. Ends 30.10.26 $42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90 Go to Site	$42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $73.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99 Go to Site*	$43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn 25/10 Value All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months - $44.80/mth for 6mths, then $64.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $44.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $64.80/mth Min. cost $44.80 Link not supplied	$44.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $64.80/mth Min. cost $44.80	Link not supplied
#5	Flip Editor's Pick	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick Unlimited Premium nbn25 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $17.90/mth off for 12 months - $48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth Min. cost $48 Go to Site	$48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth Min. cost $48	Go to Site
#6	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Starter – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $26 off for 6 months - $49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $49 Go to Site	$49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $49	Go to Site
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Bronze Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $21/mth off for 12mths. $49.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $70.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $49.90 Go to Site	$49.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $49.90	Go to Site
#8	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Casual All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $54/mth for first 6 months then $69/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $54/mth for first 6 mths, then $69/mth Min. cost $54 Link not supplied	$54/mth for first 6 mths, then $69/mth Min. cost $54	Link not supplied
#9	MATE	MATE All Fixed Line nbn® Crikey nbn 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $55/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $80/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $55/mth for first 6 months, then $80/mth Min. cost $55 Link not supplied	$55/mth for first 6 months, then $80/mth Min. cost $55	Link not supplied
#10	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Everyday nbn25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $58/mth for 6 months, then $78/mth + Bundle & Save $58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site

#1	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn 50/20 Premium All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for first 6 months - $59.80/mth for 6mths, then $83.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80 Link not supplied	$59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80	Link not supplied
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#6	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Everyday All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#6	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Gold Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 98/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#8	iiNet	iiNet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Liimitless FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for 6 mths - $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Use code SAVE25FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#9	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#10	Superloop	Superloop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Family nbn100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 95/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $21/mth off 6 months! $74/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Bundle & Save $74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74 Go to Site	$74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74	Go to Site

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy Plus NBN 100/40 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $73.90/month for first 6 months, then $98.90/month. $73.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth Min. cost $73.90 Go to Site	$73.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth Min. cost $73.90	Go to Site
#2	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast+ FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $104/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $82/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#3	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Power home nbn100/40 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 95/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $82/mth for first 6 mths, then $102/mth Min. cost $82 Go to Site	$82/mth for first 6 mths, then $102/mth Min. cost $82	Go to Site
#4	MATE	MATE All Fixed Line nbn® You Beaut nbn 100/40 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 97/36 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $85/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $110/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $85/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#5	More	More FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Fast Plus NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $85/mth for 36 months, then $100/mth ongoing for CommBank customers who sign up using a CommBank credit or debit card $110/mth Min. cost $110 Link not supplied	$110/mth Min. cost $110	Link not supplied
#6	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 94/36 Mbps Unlimited Data $114/mth Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$114/mth Min. cost $114	Link not supplied

How fast is FTTB NBN?

Fibre to the Building connections can achieve speeds of up to 100Mbps. If you have an FTTB connection, the fastest NBN speed tier you can get is NBN 100. Faster speed tiers like NBN 500 aren't available to FTTB customers.

Speed tier	Best for	Max. speeds
NBN 12	Lone, low internet users	12Mbps
NBN 25	Budget pick for 1-2 people	25Mbps
NBN 50	All-rounder for small households of 2-4 people	50Mbps
NBN 100	For WFH and larger households	100Mbps
NBN 250	Faster speeds for WFH and larger households	250Mbps
NBN 500	Seamless internet experience when everyone is online	500Mbps
NBN 750	Even faster speeds for simultaneous use	750Mbps
NBN 1000	The fastest speeds you can get for less than $100 per month	1000Mbps
NBN 2000	The fastest speeds you can get right now, at a premium	2000Mbps

_{Note: Speed tiers above NBN 100 are only available at premises with FTTP and HFC connection types.}

The table above illustrates what a good speed is and what average speeds are for each NBN speed tier. However, the actual speeds you get at home will still be dependent on:

Your specific NBN plan and provider
Congestion during peak hours (this is what is meant by 'typical evening speeds')

It's also important to note that your NBN speed is a shared resource. If you subscribe to an NBN 50 plan, your 50Mbps is shared between every person and device in your household.

For example, if you're streaming a movie on Netflix, the internet will be slower for everyone else using your connection at the same time. Faster NBN speeds mean there's more capacity to share: you can stream all the video you want, and no one else will notice any slowdown.

Here are the fastest NBN 100 plans you can get at the moment.

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#6	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Optus Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84/mth for a year, then $99/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $390. Ends 6/10. $84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied
#10	iPrimus	iPrimus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $100/mth Min. cost $100 Link not supplied	$100/mth Min. cost $100	Link not supplied

What equipment do I need for a FTTB connection?

Since Fibre to the Building uses your existing copper wiring, you'll keep using the same phone line that was once used as part of an ADSL connection. The NBN does not need to install any new equipment in your home as part of the rollout.

For an FTTB connection, you will need a VDSL2-ready modem router. If your modem router doesn't support VDSL2 connections, it won't work with your new NBN internet connection.

To check the compatibility of your modem, look at the row of ports across the back of your modem to locate a phone jack labelled VDSL. If not, look under the modem for a label with a serial number. Most compatible modems will say 'ADSL2+/VDSL2' or something similar.

Most modems sold in the last couple of years would be VDSL2-ready. When you sign up for a new NBN plan, you will almost always have the option of buying a VDSL2-compatible modem with your plan. If you've already got one, you can bring your own.

Hot tip

A handful of providers, including Telstra, Optus, and TPG will provide a VDSL2-ready modem at no additional cost as part of your plan when you remain connected for a certain period. Usually, this is either 24 or 36 months.

Once you have your modem, your NBN connection will be easy to set up. Once your service is active, you simply use an RJ11 phone cable to connect your modem router to the phone socket. Almost every single modem router includes one of these in the box. VDSL2 modem routers also require a dedicated power source, so you'll need a spare electrical outlet.

Your other devices will connect to your VDSL2 modem router using Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet connection.

How much does FTTB NBN cost?

How much an FTTB plan costs depends on which provider and speed you plan to go with, and prices are constantly changing. While big-name brands such as Telstra, TPG and Optus all have their own NBN plans, the best deals tend to come from smaller providers - some that you have probably never heard of.

Expert tip: Getting the most value out of your NBN plan

The current in-market trend right now is for telcos to offer plans with discounts that last for six months, after which the plan returns to full price.

However, most providers have no lock-in contract and allow you to BYO modem. This means you're free to shop around for the best (or next best deal) every six months.

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Generally speaking, the faster the speed tier the more you will pay per month. For most, we'd recommend going for an NBN 50, as they provide a good balance between price and speed. On average, you're looking at about $80 to $90 per month. But the cheapest NBN 50 plans go for around $60 a month with a promotional discount.

As a starting point, here's a look at the cheapest NBN 50 plans around:

#1	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn 50/20 Premium All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for first 6 months - $59.80/mth for 6mths, then $83.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80 Link not supplied	$59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80	Link not supplied
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#6	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Everyday All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied

How does FTTB NBN work?

The National Broadband Network is made up of fibre optic cables that run out across the country from major hubs and into your neighbourhood. These cables are capable of delivering incredibly fast and reliable internet.

In a Fibre to Building Connection, the NBN's fibre optic cables run directly to a Main Distribution Frame (MDF), usually located at the bottom of a building. Your apartment or office then connects to the MDF using the same copper wiring that was originally for a landline phone and ADSL broadband.

While NBN Co has received criticism for using Australia's old copper network, homes and businesses connecting over FTTB should see faster, more reliable connections. Using large lengths of copper to deliver internet access can result in speed degradation; the longer the copper, the slower the internet. But since only a small amount of copper is required to get you online using Fibre to the Building, you shouldn't lose any speed - provided your building's internal wiring is in good shape.

This essentially makes FTTB a better version of Fibre to the Node (FTTN), where up to a kilometre of copper can be required to connect your house or business to the NBN.

The small amount of copper used also means these connections could be upgraded for faster speeds in the future. In the past, NBN Co has been able to achieve speeds of up to 600Mbps when trialling upgrades to FTTB technology. There is presently no upgrade path for customers on FTTB, however.

Can I change NBN connection type?

If you're not a fan of your FTTB technology, then you can change your technology type, but it's going to cost you.

NBN Co offers free quotes to upgrade your technology type, but beware that these come up in the tens of thousands of dollars. A free quote may also not be possible if NBN considers your premises to be "complex" enough that it requires manual assessment.

An NBN upgrade program is underway, but it's focused on fixing FTTN and FTTC connections rather than FTTB. Over five million FTTN and FTTC households can now request a free upgrade to FTTP, but FTTB connections are excluded.

Non-NBN FTTB alternatives

FTTB internet is unique because you can get a few kinds of Fibre to the Building connections that have nothing to do with the NBN. The majority of private fibre networks - such as those owned by Vocus or Opticomm - use the same or similar technology as FTTB NBN does.

The main difference, however, is that these connections can offer faster speeds. For example, there's Vision Network private fibre, offered by providers like TPG and iINet. TPG offers FTTB plans as fast as 500Mbps over the Vision Network, which is five times faster than what you can get on NBN. The main downside is private fibre networks simply aren't as available as the NBN. You can only get a TPG FTTB plan at around 400,000 premises.

Here are TPG's FTTB plans:

FTTB100

Fibre 100/25 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 24 months. $54.99/mth for the first 24 months, then $74.99/mth. Available at selected premises only.

$54.99/mth

+ $10 Upfront

Min. cost $64.99

Link not supplied

$54.99/mth

+ $10 Upfront

Min. cost $64.99

Link not supplied

FTTB Max

Fibre 700/25 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 24 months. $59.99/mth for the first 24 months, then $79.99/mth. Available at selected premises only.

$59.99/mth

+ $10 Upfront

Min. cost $69.99

Link not supplied

$59.99/mth

+ $10 Upfront

Min. cost $69.99

Link not supplied

And here are fibre plans from providers using Opticomm's network across different download speeds:

#1	Superloop	Superloop Everyday Fibre 25/5 Fibre 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths! $58/mth for the first 6 mths then $78/mth + Bundle & Save $58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Basic Plus OptiComm - Unlimited Fibre 23/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $83/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $58/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $167 Link not supplied	$58/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $167	Link not supplied
#3	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Everyday Fibre 25 Fibre 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $68/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $98/mth + 2,500 Everyday Rewards Points + More! $68/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $98/mth Min. cost $73 Link not supplied	$68/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $98/mth Min. cost $73	Link not supplied
#4	Activ8me	Activ8me OptiComm Unlimited Standard 25 Fibre 24/4.25 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply $69.95/mth + $98 Upfront Min. cost $167.95 Link not supplied	$69.95/mth + $98 Upfront Min. cost $167.95	Link not supplied

#1	Superloop	Superloop Extra Value Fibre 50/20 Fibre 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths! $69/mth for the first 6 mths then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value OptiComm - Unlimited Fibre 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $95/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $70/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $179 Link not supplied	$70/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $179	Link not supplied
#3	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Experience Fibre 50 Fibre 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $84/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $114/mth + 2,500 Everyday Rewards Points + More! $84/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$84/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#4	Activ8me	Activ8me OptiComm Unlimited Standard 50 Fibre 43/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply $84.95/mth + $98 Upfront Min. cost $182.95 Link not supplied	$84.95/mth + $98 Upfront Min. cost $182.95	Link not supplied

Fast OptiComm - Unlimited

Fibre 94/18 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $20 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING20. $99/mth after promo ends 15.11.26

$79/mth

+ $109 Upfront

Min. cost $188

Link not supplied

$79/mth

+ $109 Upfront

Min. cost $188

Link not supplied

Power Home Fibre 100/40

Fibre 95/34 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for the first 6 mths then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

Enthusiast Fibre 100

Fibre 95/17 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $88/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $118/mth + 2,500 Everyday Rewards Points + More!

$88/mth

+ $5 Upfront

Min. cost $93

Link not supplied

$88/mth

+ $5 Upfront

Min. cost $93

Link not supplied

Super-Fast OptiComm - Unlimited

Fibre 250/22 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$119/mth

+ $109 Upfront

Min. cost $228

Link not supplied

$119/mth

+ $109 Upfront

Min. cost $228

Link not supplied

#1	Superloop	Superloop Family Max Fibre 500/50 Fibre 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $21/mth off for 6 mths! $74/mth for the first 6 mths then $95/mth + Bundle & Save $74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74 Go to Site	$74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74	Go to Site
#2	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Extra Fast Fibre 500 Fibre 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $88/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $118/mth + 2,500 Everyday Rewards Points + More! $88/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $118/mth Min. cost $93 Link not supplied	$88/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $118/mth Min. cost $93	Link not supplied
#3	Activ8me	Activ8me OptiComm Unlimited Home Fast 500 Fibre 370/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Offer! Includes $15/mth off for 6 months. $89.95/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth ongoing. $89.95/mth + $98 Upfront for 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $187.95 Link not supplied	$89.95/mth + $98 Upfront for 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $187.95	Link not supplied
#4	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Super-Fast OptiComm - Unlimited Fibre 250/22 Mbps Unlimited Data $119/mth + $109 Upfront Min. cost $228 Link not supplied	$119/mth + $109 Upfront Min. cost $228	Link not supplied

Wireless FTTB alternatives

If you want faster download speeds but can't get a different type of FTTB connection, there's still hope. The easiest option is a 5G home wireless internet plan. These connections use the same mobile network as your phone does in order to connect to the internet.

5G isn't universally available yet, so far, a handful of telcos offer 5G home internet plans at different speed caps. Here's a selection of popular 5G home internet plans:

If you choose a plan with speeds up to 25Mbps, you'll get the equivalent of an NBN 25 plan. Speeds may be slower during peak hours. These plans may not be the best value in the long term as they're quite expensive for the speeds you get. It is worth noting Vodafone's plan has a maximum speed of 20Mbps.

Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans with speeds up to 25Mbps:

If you decide to choose a plan capped at 50Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of NBN 50, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option if you're either conscious of the price or you know you won't use over 50Mbps.

Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 50Mbps:

If you choose a plan capped at 100Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of an NBN 100 plan, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option for households with multiple members who regularly connect to the internet at the same time.

Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 100Mbps:

TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 5G Home Broadband Premium 5G Home Internet 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special offer - Includes $30/mth off for 6 months! $39.99/mth for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. $34.99/mth for 6 mths, then $69.99/mth Min. cost $34.99 Link not supplied	$34.99/mth for 6 mths, then $69.99/mth Min. cost $34.99	Link not supplied
iiNet	iiNet 5G Home Broadband Premium 5G Home Internet 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Offer - Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Link not supplied	$49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Link not supplied
Vodafone	Vodafone 5G Home Internet Premium Plan 5G Home Internet 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for first 12 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $60/mth for 12 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth for 12 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Fast 5G 5G Home Internet 87/15 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $64/mth for a year, then $79/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $532. Ends 6/10. $64/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth or as notified Min. cost $64 Link not supplied	$64/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth or as notified Min. cost $64	Link not supplied
Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet 100 5G Home Internet 75/15 Mbps Unlimited Data $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Link not supplied	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Link not supplied

Three telcos currently offer uncapped plans. These can go as fast as network conditions allow but exact speeds will depend on your coverage and congestion. Generally, though we have found 200Mbps is a pretty safe average.

Optus Editor's Pick	Optus Editor's Pick Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G 5G Home Internet 230/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84/mth for a year, then $99/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $552. Ends 6/10. $84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (240Mbit) 5G Home Internet 240 Mbps Unlimited Data $89/mth + $25 Upfront Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$89/mth + $25 Upfront Min. cost $114	Link not supplied
Telstra	Telstra Premium 5G Home Internet - 1TB 5G Home Internet 300/30 Mbps 1000GB Data $95/mth Min. cost $95 Link not supplied	$95/mth Min. cost $95	Link not supplied
Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet Max 5G Home Internet 225/20 Mbps Unlimited Data $105.90/mth Min. cost $105.90 Link not supplied	$105.90/mth Min. cost $105.90	Link not supplied

If you can't get 5G home internet but still don't want NBN, you can consider 4G home internet, also known as home wireless broadband. These plans only offer download speeds of 20Mbps, however, so they'll be a downgrade for anyone with FTTB NBN.

#1	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Basic 4G 4G Home Internet 14/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $44/mth for a year, then $59/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $260. Ends 6/10. $44/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth or as notified Min. cost $44 Link not supplied	$44/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth or as notified Min. cost $44	Link not supplied
#2	iiNet	iiNet Home Wireless Broadband 4G Home Internet 14/2 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth + $10 off for existing iiNet customers. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Link not supplied	$49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Link not supplied
#3	TPG	TPG Home Wireless Broadband 4G Home Internet 14/2 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $49.99/mth for 6 mths, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Link not supplied	$49.99/mth for 6 mths, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Link not supplied
#4	Yomojo	Yomojo 4G Internet 25 4G Home Internet 16/5 Mbps Unlimited Data $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Link not supplied	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Link not supplied
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone 4G Home Internet Unlimited 4G Home Internet 14/2 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $5/mth off for first 12 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $60/mth for 12 mths, then $65/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth for 12 mths, then $65/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#6	SpinTel	SpinTel 4G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (25Mbit) 4G Home Internet 25/2 Mbps Unlimited Data $49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95 Link not supplied	$49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95	Link not supplied
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet 4G Home Internet Plan 4G Home Internet 17/1.9 Mbps Unlimited Data Prepaid (90 Days) Deal: Free modem included on the Kogan 90-day 4G Internet Plan! Average cost $49.90/mth (based on total once-off cost $149.70) $149.70 $49.90/mth average cost Link not supplied	$149.70 $49.90/mth average cost	Link not supplied

NBN FTTB FAQs

Who is connected to FTTB NBN?

If you live in an existing apartment block that was connected to the internet with an ADSL connection, there's a good chance you've ended up with FTTB NBN. When it comes to new developments, the technology used to connect the building will depend on its size and how much the developer is willing to pay. NBN Co will wire buildings with Fibre to the Building, and it is up to the developer as to whether individual units connect with fibre cabling, HFC, or copper.

What happens in a power outage?

When you're connected to the NBN over FTTB, landline phone and internet services won't work if there is a power outage at your place or within the NBN network itself. Restoring power to your premises with an alternative power option won't do anything if the NBN network is also experiencing an outage.

What happens to my home phone?

Customers on FTTB will make phone calls over the internet. Home phones will connect to 'UNI-D' phone services, provided by your internet supplier.

You will plug your handset into the UNI-D port on a VoIP-compatible modem router – which your provider will be able to send to you. You might also connect with a VoIP adapter connected to your existing telephone socket or an ATA (analogue telephone adapter) connected to your NBN Connection Box.

Be aware that UNI-D does not allow for emergency power backup in the case of a blackout. If the power in your home, building or neighbourhood goes down, so will your phone line. You will also lose landline connectivity if the NBN goes down. For this reason, if you don't already have a mobile phone, we recommend that you keep one charged in your home in case of an emergency.

Fortunately, these days there are plenty of affordable mobile handsets and plans around, offering options to get as much or as little calling credit as you think you might need. You can use your mobile plan as an alternative to VoIP. Or you can get a 365-day expiry prepaid mobile plan to use as an emergency backup in case of a power or internet outage.

Do I have to sign a contract for FTTB NBN?

No, you shouldn't have to sign a contract as most providers now offer month-to-month plans with no lock-in contract However, signing up for a month-to-month plan often means paying for setup and/or hardware, which telcos tend to waive when you commit to a longer-term contract.

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