What is the nbn?
What is the nbn?
The nbn is Australia's national broadband network. It's replacing copper wires and cable broadband with optical fibre and other technologies to deliver more reliable, high-capacity internet to your home.
Understanding the nbn network.
How is nbn different to ADSL and Cable?
Do I have to move to the nbn?
Most Australians will need to switch to the nbn network because it replaces your existing phone and cable networks. Once the nbn arrives in your area, you'll have 18 months to move. Read our moving to nbn article
What happens to my home phone on the nbn?
The nbn doesn't support copper phone lines. But don't worry! Telstra nbn plans come with an internet-based home phone line included. You can even use the same number.
How to get nbn-ready.
Time to make the switch? It's as simple as checking your address and picking a plan.
Check your address
Find out if the nbn is available to you by using the checker below. To find out when it's coming, use the nbn rollout map.
Choose an nbn plan
Explore our range of flexible month-to-month nbn plans and find the one that's right for you.
Get ready to install
We'll set up any technician appointments you need. For more info on the install process, visit our how to connect page.
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Types of nbn connections
nbn co uses 6 different types of technology to roll out the nbn. Your home will be connected by one of these:
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)
- Optical Fibre leads to a node in your street or a nearby street;
- then coaxial cable goes from the node to your premises and to the nbn modem.
Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
- Optical Fibre leads to a node in your street or a nearby street;
- then copper wire goes from the node to your wall socket inside your premises.
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
- Optical Fibre leads directly to your premises and to the nbn connection box inside.
Fibre to the Building (FTTB)
- Optical Fibre leads to a node in your in your building's communications equipment room;
- then copper wire goes to your wall socket inside your premises.
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)
- Optical Fibre leads to a node in the telecommunications pit or to the pole outside your premises;
- then copper wire goes to your wall socket inside your premises.
Fixed Wireless (FW)
- A fixed antenna on your roof receives a signal from your local nbn Wireless tower;
- then internal wiring goes to the nbn connection box inside your premises
Why choose us for nbn?
nbn satisfaction guarantee
If you’re not happy within 30 days and we can’t fix it, you can cancel and we’ll refund you.
Australia's best home Wi-Fi experience
Get more Wi-Fi speed, on more devices, in more corners of your home with the new Telstra Smart Modem 3
No $99 connection fee
Order your new Telstra nbn plan online and we'll waive the $99 connection fee.
Changing plans is easy
With no lock-in contract, you can change your plan up to once a month for no cost.
FAQs - the nbn network
Have more nbn questions? See our dedicated nbn FAQs page
