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Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) refers to an internet connection type in Australia where high-speed fibre optic cables from the wider network of the NBN run all the way to your house. FTTP is sometimes also referred to as FTTH – Fibre to the Home.
Because FTTP connections don't require a mix of new and old internet technologies (like FTTN which uses a mix of fibre optic cables and old copper phone lines), it's considered the fastest and most reliable NBN connection around.
19.5% of Australians have access to FTTP, which should increase over the next year with more homes being eligible for a free NBN upgrade to this connection type.
The technology used to connect a property to the NBN is determined by NBN Co and isn't a choice. This means that if Fibre to the Premises hasn't been chosen for your property, you won't have an FTTP connection.
If you're not sure what NBN connection type you have access to, simply input your address in the field below and we'll show you the NBN plans available for your home.
💡 NBN Co has announced that 1.5 million homes and businesses across the country will be eligible to a free upgrade from FTTN to FTTP connections. Another 1 million households and businesses were added to the list in February 2023. You can sign up for updates here.
Keep in mind that not every address within a suburb may be eligible for the free upgrade.
If you're desperate for FTTP and are willing to pay for the privilege, the NBN Technology Choice program can give you a chance to upgrade. It's not available to everyone, and you must submit an application to NBN Co for a free quote on eligibility and upgrade costs.
However, expect to pay dearly for the upgrade. Costs depend on your property and existing connection type, ranging from about $2,000 to $10,000 for FTTC connections and over $50,000 for some HFC and FTTN connections. The whole process can take in excess of 6 months, so don't expect a quick upgrade either.
FTTP connections are capable of reaching the fastest speeds that the NBN has to offer, all the way up to 1,000Mbps which is the NBN 1000 speed tier.
In theory, fibre optic cables can reach even higher speeds, but commercial and technical limitations mean that 1,000Mbps (which is 1Gbps) is the fastest NBN speed available in Australia.
As with any fixed-line internet, your connection might slow down during busy periods, especially between 7pm and 11pm.
Fortunately, you don't need to do much of anything, since the installation is handled by an NBN technician. You or someone else may need to be home to give them access as they install the following:
(installed outside)
(can be installed either inside or outside)
(installed inside)
The only thing you need to do is hook up a modem, which is purchased separately or from your internet provider. Plug the modem into one of the NBN connection box's yellow UNI-D ports with the included ethernet cable. You can see this in the above image of the NBN connection box, where the ethernet cable has been plugged into the UNI-D 2 port.
An FTTP plan will cost you exactly the same as any other NBN plan since fixed-line plan costs don't change based on your connection type (only satellite and fixed wireless NBN plans are priced a little differently). Here's what goes into it:
Fibre to the Premises is widely considered to be the best NBN connection you can get. Here's how it compares to other technologies:
FTTP runs fibre optic cables directly to your house from the wider NBN network. On FTTN, your house is connected to a telephone exchange by older copper cables, so the signal gets significantly worse the further you are from the node.
Some FTTN customers aren't even lucky enough to hit 100Mbps because of how far they are from the NBN node.
Where fibre optic cables are run straight to your home with FTTP, FTTC connections connect your home to a distribution point outside your house. From there, fibre optic cables connect you to the NBN, while old copper cables run from the distribution point into your home.
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) uses "pay TV" coaxial cables to connect you to the greater fibre network. While this isn't as bad as the old copper cables, FTTP's fibre optic cables are overall better.
In a Fibre to the Basement/Building (FTTB) connection, fibre optic cables go to the basement of a building, but individual apartments are connected by various other cables including copper.
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How do I find out if the recent NBN connection to my home is FTTP or FTTN?
Hi John,
Easy. Enter your full address into our NBN Rollout Tracker to see if the NBN is available and compare plans instantly. This will also let you know what technology is available at your address.
Thanks,
Brodie
Does “fixed line” mean FTTP or FTTN?
Hi Paddo,
Thanks for your question.
All types of nbn network connections that use a physical line running to the premises are considered to be fixed line connections which include FTTP, FTTN and FTTB. The difference between each type of connection has to do with how your existing network technology will be used in connecting you to the nearest available fibre node to your specific premises.
Cheers,
Anndy