nbn ® stands for national broadband network. It’s an internet network that is funded by the Australian Federal Government and built by NBN Coltd. Optus is one of Australia’s leading nbn ® service providers.

What are the different nbn technology types?

Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) FTTP is a term for the type of infrastructure used to connect your home or business to the internet. An nbn FTTP connection relies on a fibre optic line run from the nearest available node directly to your premises. Read nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) Explained to learn more. nbn Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) nbn HFC, sometimes called nbn Cable, is a type of fixed line technology that can connect your premises to the nbn. A fibre cable is run to a nearby node, then existing cable TV wires complete the connection to your home. Read nbn Cable (HFC) Explained to learn more. Fibre to the Node (FTTN) Fibre to the Node (FTTN) enables data services and broadband connections to run via a central network box, which is referred to as a node. A fibre cable is run to a location on your street and then copper wiring connects you the rest of the way. Read nbn Fibre to the Node (FTTN) Explained to learn more. Fibre to the Building (FTTB) Fibre to the Basement (FTTB), sometimes called Fibre to the Building, is typically how larger buildings are connected on a fixed line to the nbn. A fibre cable connects to the building and then existing copper wiring is used the rest of the way. Read nbn Fibre to the Basement (FTTB) Explained to learn more. Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) A fibre cable is run close to your premises, usually the curb, and then copper wiring carries the connection the rest of the way. Read nbn Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) Explained to learn more.

Can I upgrade my nbn?

We have some great news. If you are an Optus customer with a Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) nbn connection, and you live in an eligible area, your address may qualify for an nbn technology upgrade. To learn more, click here.

What is the Optus Ultra WiFi Booster?

The Optus Ultra WiFi Booster is a device that extends your existing WiFi coverage to help you get wall to wall, uninterrupted coverage within your home. It works by connecting with your compatible Optus modem to extend the WiFi coverage area of your home.

What is Optus WiFi Secure?

Optus WiFi Secure is a month to month subscription service that protects you and your family from malicious threats while they're online via a WiFi connection from a compatible Optus supplied modem, using an Optus nbn internet service. Optus WiFi Secure provides security against many online threats such as malicious websites, botnet attacks, and Denial of Service attacks. It helps to make sure all internet traffic passing through the compatible Optus supplied modem to any device connected to your home or business Optus internet network is safe from these threats.

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