Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) refers to an NBN connection type where high-speed fibre optic cables run directly to your home. 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, it's considered the fastest and most reliable NBN connection around.
This is unlike Fibre to the Node (FTTN) connections, which use a mix of fibre optic cables and old copper phone lines and is considered one of the poorer connection types.
The technology used to connect a property to the NBN is determined by NBN Co and isn't a choice. This means that if FTTP hasn't been chosen for your property, you won't have it as a 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 is on track to upgrade 10 million premises to FTTP from FTTN by the end of 2025.
You can check your household's eligibility by popping in your address on NBN's website. If you're eligible and your property is ready, the upgrade will be triggered when you sign up for an NBN 100 plan or above.
If you're not eligible for a free upgrade and are willing to pay the price, the NBN Technology Choice program can help you make it happen.
It's only available to certain single premises and costs can vary from premise to premise. You can expect to pay at least $10,000.
It can also take up to 6 months to connect to FTTP. You can get a quote online and apply if NBN deems your address eligible.
Good to know: The average cost of a month-to-month NBN 100 plan on Finder is $95 a month as of October 2024. The good news is plenty of providers tend to offer sign-up deals so it's easy to avoid paying full price from the get-go.
FTTP connections are capable of reaching the fastest speeds available on an NBN connection, 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 can be 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 the same as any other NBN plan. 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 a look at the costs involved:
Fibre to the Premises is widely considered to be the best NBN connection you can get. Here's how it compares to other technologies:
"I didn't realise what a difference an FTTP connection meant until I moved apartments onto an HFC connection. My FTTP connection had a much more reliable connection to handle faster NBN speeds thanks to its full fibre build."
Learn which NBN speed tier might be the right fit for your household.
Can’t connect to the NBN or dealing with poor speeds and dropouts? Check out NBN alternatives such as home wireless broadband instead.
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NBN 25 plans are generally more affordable if you're a light internet user and don't need fast speeds.
NBN 50 is the most speed tier in Australia, with discounted prices starting from under $65 a month.
NBN 100 plans are good large households, as well as enthusiastic gamers or streamers.
Cut down on your Internet bill with these cheap NBN plans for under $50.
Living in rural or regional Australia and need fast Internet? NBN fixed wireless uses radio signals to get you online.
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Hey b2, thanks so much for your feedback! We’re always working to improve the user experience, and we’ll definitely take your thoughts on board to help with that 😊
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