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NBN Connection Types
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)
Fibre optic cable runs closer to the premises, typically to a telecommunications pit on the street, with copper wiring connecting the final distance.
Faster and more reliable than FTTN due to shorter copper connections.
NBN Connection Device:
A small modem-like device provided by NBN works as an interface inside the premises to manage the signal over the copper line. It enables a VDSL2 signal to communicate with NBN equipment in the pit (where fibre ends and copper begins).
Fibre to the Building (FTTB)
Common in multi-dwelling units (e.g., apartments).
Fibre optic cable runs to a shared point in the building, and internal wiring distributes the connection to individual units.
Similar to FTTN: No dedicated NBN-supplied device at the premises.
Requires a VDSL2-compatible modem-router, usually supplied by your ISP.
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial (HFC)
Uses existing pay-TV coaxial cable networks combined with fibre optic infrastructure.
Widely used in urban areas and supports high speeds.
NBN Connection Box:
A modem-like device provided by NBN Co that connects to the coaxial cable and outputs an Ethernet connection for your router.
