NBN Technologies
nbn™ utilise a number of technologies to provision their service to the premises, depending on a multitude of factors, such as existing infrastructure and available hardware to mention a couple.
All types of nbn™ broadband access network connections that utilise a physical line running to the premises are considered Fixed Line connections. C9 Communications will liaise with nbn™ and yourself to arrange a time to have the NBN installer on site as they will need access to your premises to perform part of the install.
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP):
An nbn™ Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection is used in circumstances where a fibre optic line will be run from the nearest available fibre node, directly to your premises.
FTTP connections require an nbn™ access network device to be installed inside your home. This device requires power to operate and can only be installed by an approved nbn™ installer or phone and internet provider.
Fibre to the Building (FTTB):
An nbn™ Fibre to the Building (FTTB) connection is generally used when we are connecting an apartment block or similar types of buildings to the nbn™ access network. In this scenario we run a fibre optic line to the fibre node in the building’s communications room, and then we use the existing technology in the building to connect to each apartment.
The fibre node is likely to take the form of a secure cabinet in your building’s communications room. Each cabinet will allow the nbn™ access network signal to travel over a fibre optic line, to the existing network technology present in the building.
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC):
An nbn™ Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connection is used in circumstances where the existing ‘pay TV’ or cable network can be used to make the final part of the nbn™ network connection. In this circumstance an HFC line will be run from the nearest available fibre node, to your premises.
HFC connections require an nbn™ network device to be installed at the point where the line enters your home. This device requires power to operate.
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC):
nbn™ Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) connection is used in circumstances where fibre is extended close to your premises, connecting to a small Distribution Point Unit (DPU), generally located inside a pit on the street. From here, the existing copper network is connected to the fibre to form the final nbn™ connection. To power your nbn™ FTTC service with electricity and provide your connection to the nbn™ network, an nbn™ connection box will be required inside your home or business.
Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
nbn™ Fibre to the Node (FTTN) connection is utilised where the existing copper phone and internet network from a nearby fibre node is used to make the final part of the connection to the nbn™ access network.
The fibre node is likely to take the form of a street cabinet. Each street cabinet will allow the nbn™ access network signal to travel over a fibre optic line from the exchange, to the cabinet, and connect with the existing copper network to reach your premises.
More information on nbn™ products is available from the NBN Website: https://www.nbnco.com.au/content/nbnco2/learn/network-technology.html
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