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- TechnologiesWhat is nbn and how does it work?A plain-English explanation of Australia's national broadband network, how it reaches your home, and why your choice of provider still matters.
- TechnologiesFibre to the Premises (FTTP): what it is and what to expectHow FTTP works and why it's the fastest nbn technology type available.
- TechnologiesFibre to the Node (FTTN): what it is and what to expectHow FTTN works, why your copper line and in-home wiring matter, and how to choose a speed tier.
- TechnologiesFibre to the Curb (FTTC): what it is and what to expectHow FTTC differs from FTTN and what the small device outside your home does.
- TechnologiesHybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC): what it is and what to expectHow the former pay-TV cable network delivers nbn through HFC, what the connection box does, and what speeds and reliability to expect.
- TechnologiesFixed Wireless nbn: what it is and what to expectHow nbn delivers broadband over the air in regional and outer-suburban areas.
- TechnologiesWhat is an nbn Connection Box and what does it do?The small box that connects the nbn network to your home network, explained.
- TechnologiesWhat is the nbn battery backup and do I need one?Why nbn connections stop during a blackout, and how backup power works.
- TechnologiesCan I upgrade my nbn connection to a faster technology type?When and how you can move from FTTN or FTTC to full fibre.
- TechnologiesFTTN vs FTTC vs FTTP: what's the difference and which is faster?A side-by-side look at the three main fibre-based nbn technologies.