So, what is Fibre to the Premises?

Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is easily the best way your house can be connected to the NBN. A FTTP connection uses fibre optic cables to connect your home or business directly to the NBN , which is a lot more reliable than copper, coaxial, or wireless.

What equipment will I need for Fibre to the Premises NBN?

To get you connected, NBN will install a few pieces of hardware inside and outside your house. These include a utility box on the outside wall of your house, a network termination device (NTD, or connection box) inside, and a power supply. Your provider may also offer you an optional backup battery. NBN will install this equipment for free.

FTTP NBN: Fibre to the Premises explained

Contents

In this FTTP guide:

How fast is FTTP NBN?
What equipment will I need for FTTP NBN?
How much does an FTTP NBN plan cost?
How does FTTP NBN work?
How do I upgrade to FTTP NBN?
What is the difference between FTTP NBN and private fibre internet?
Fibre to the Premises NBN FAQs

Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is a type of internet connection that uses fibre internet cables to deliver high-speed connectivity to your home or business.

FTTP is the best NBN connection type. It can access the fastest internet speeds, and is the most reliable. What's more, FTTP NBN plans don't cost any more than any other technology type. If you don't have FTTP, an upgrade program is currently rolling out. Over five million homes and businesses are able to upgrade to FTTP at no cost, across FTTB and FTTC tech types.

In this guide, we’ll explain what FTTP NBN is, how to pick a plan that is best for you, and how to get up and running.

Before we start, here are a few of the cheapest NBN plans available to FTTP addresses.

#1	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn 50/20 Premium All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for first 6 months - $59.80/mth for 6mths, then $83.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80 Link not supplied	$59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80	Link not supplied
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#6	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Everyday All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#2	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#4	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#5	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#6	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $89.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra FTTP, HFC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 months ($69/mth for 6 mths then $99/mth) when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 02.11.26 $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus FTTP, HFC Optus nbn® Promo Plus Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Promo plan: $69/mth for 6mths, then $109/mth or as notified. Until 12/11/26. New services only. Minimum cost $375. Terms apply. $69/mth for first 6 months, normally $109/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 months, normally $109/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbofast 750/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $25.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#2	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Megaspeed nbn750/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $74/mth for 6 mths, then $104/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $79/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $79 Go to Site	$79/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $79	Go to Site
#3	Telstra	Telstra FTTP, HFC Ultimate Internet Only Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for 6 months ($79/mth for 6 mths then $119/mth) when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 02.11.26 $79/mth for first 6 mths, then $119/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 6 mths, then $119/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#4	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Superfast FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 mths then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP, HFC Superfast Fibre - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/44 Mbps Unlimited Data $119/mth Min. cost $119 Go to Site	$119/mth Min. cost $119	Go to Site
#6	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/49 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $99.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site*	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site
#7	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#8	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths - $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. Use code SAVE30FOR6 $74.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Link not supplied
#9	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn750 Platinum Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 12mths. $84.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $94.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#10	Vodafone	Vodafone FTTP, HFC Home Superfast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone. T&Cs apply. $104/mth Min. cost $104 Link not supplied	$104/mth Min. cost $104	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1000/100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $76/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth. $76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76 Go to Site	$76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76	Go to Site
#2	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 913/94 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $101/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $126/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101 Link not supplied	$101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101	Link not supplied
#3	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Ultrafast FTTP, HFC nbn® 890/50 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 months then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#4	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Ultrafast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/80 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $35 off for 6 months - $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP, HFC Ultrafast Fibre - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data $129/mth Min. cost $129 Go to Site	$129/mth Min. cost $129	Go to Site
#6	AGL	AGL FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast nbn FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: AGL Bundle Offer - $119/mth when you BYO modem and have AGL energy. $134/mth Min. cost $134 Link not supplied	$134/mth Min. cost $134	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Lightspeed nbn1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $89/mth for 6 mths, then $114/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89 Go to Site	$89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89	Go to Site
#8	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Ultraspeedy NBN 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $89.90/month for first 6 months, then $114.90/month. $89.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth Min. cost $89.90 Go to Site	$89.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth Min. cost $89.90	Go to Site
#9	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband FTTP, HFC Ultra Fast nbn® 1000 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $114/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $144/mth + Bundle and Save! $114/mth for 6 mths, then $144/mth Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$114/mth for 6 mths, then $144/mth Min. cost $114	Link not supplied
#10	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Link not supplied	$84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Link not supplied

#1	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC Scorchin' Fast nbn 2000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1831/96 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $141/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $166/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $141/mth for first 6 months, then $166/mth Min. cost $141 Link not supplied	$141/mth for first 6 months, then $166/mth Min. cost $141	Link not supplied
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP Hyperfast nbn - Unlimited FTTP nbn® 1810/178 Mbps Unlimited Data $189/mth Min. cost $189 Go to Site	$189/mth Min. cost $189	Go to Site
#3	AGL	AGL HFC Home Hyperfast nbn 2000/100 HFC nbn® 1780/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: AGL Bundle Offer: $179/mth when you BYO modem and have AGL energy. $194/mth Min. cost $194 Link not supplied	$194/mth Min. cost $194	Link not supplied
#4	Superloop	Superloop HFC Hyperspeed nbn2000/100 HFC nbn® 1700/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $148/mth for 6 mths, then $168/mth + Bundle & Save $148/mth for first 6 mths, then $168/mth Min. cost $148 Go to Site	$148/mth for first 6 mths, then $168/mth Min. cost $148	Go to Site

How fast is FTTP NBN?

FTTP NBN can provide speeds of up to 2Gbps, though your internet speeds will depend on your plan, provider and other factors. Many other NBN technology types can only hit 100Mbps, which is twenty times slower.

When you're ordering an FTTP NBN plan, you'll be able to pick from several different NBN speed tiers. There are now nine speed tiers, and FTTP customers can technically pick from all of them, including the fastest speed tiers like NBN 1000 and NBN 2000. HFC is the only other fixed-line NBN connection type that can get plans faster than 100Mbps.

The speed options available to FTTP customers are as follows:

Speed tier	Best for	Max. speeds
NBN 12	Lone, low internet users	12Mbps
NBN 25	Budget pick for 1-2 people	25Mbps
NBN 50	All-rounder for small households of 2-4 people	50Mbps
NBN 100	For WFH and larger households	100Mbps
NBN 250	Faster speeds for WFH and larger households	250Mbps
NBN 500	Seamless internet experience when everyone is online	500Mbps
NBN 750	Even faster speeds for simultaneous use	750Mbps
NBN 1000	The fastest speeds you can get for less than $100 per month	1000Mbps
NBN 2000	The fastest speeds you can get right now, at a premium	2000Mbps

_{Note: Speed tiers above NBN 100 are only available at premises with FTTP and HFC connection types.}

Regardless of which speed tier you select, it's important to remember you won't always achieve the maximum speed. That's why it's important to pay attention to typical evening speeds, which indicate the speeds you can expect when the NBN is at its most congested.

In reality, the actual speeds you get at home will still be dependent on:

The NBN plan and provider you subscribe with
Congestion during peak hours (this is what is meant by 'evening speeds')

In addition to speed, FTTP NBN drops out less than other technology types and has the lowest latency. It's also important to note that your NBN speed is a shared resource. If you subscribe to an NBN 50 plan, your 50Mbps is shared between every person and device in your household.

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#2	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#4	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#5	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#6	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $89.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra FTTP, HFC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 months ($69/mth for 6 mths then $99/mth) when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 02.11.26 $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus FTTP, HFC Optus nbn® Promo Plus Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Promo plan: $69/mth for 6mths, then $109/mth or as notified. Until 12/11/26. New services only. Minimum cost $375. Terms apply. $69/mth for first 6 months, normally $109/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 months, normally $109/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site

What equipment will I need for FTTP NBN?

To get you connected, NBN will install a few pieces of hardware inside and outside your house. These include a utility box on the outside wall of your house, a connection box inside, and a power supply. Your provider may also offer you an optional backup battery. NBN will install this equipment for free.

The only piece of equipment you'll need to get is a wireless router for a WiFi network so you can share your connection with the rest of the house. Most NBN providers will offer you a new NBN-ready router with your plan if you need it.

Just be aware that a router is different to a modem router, which also includes a modem component. Whereas for other connection types such as FTTN, you'll need a modem router, FTTP connections only need a router.

If you're looking to take advantage of the NBN speed upgrades, you'll want a WiFi 6 router at a minimum. If you're looking at NBN 2000 plans, you'll need a WiFi 7 router with a 2.5Gbps WAN port instead.

You'll use an Ethernet cable to connect your wireless router to your NTD. Almost every single router includes one of these in the box. Routers also require a dedicated power source, and as such, a spare electrical outlet.

How much does an FTTP NBN plan cost?

The price of NBN plans is always changing, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $60 and $190 per month for your connection. The cost of FTTP NBN will vary based on the speed you want and the provider you go with.

The higher the speed you're after, the more you'll pay, with NBN 2000 plans naturally costing the most. For many, we recommend an NBN 500 plan, as they provide a good balance between price and speed. On average, you're looking at between $80 and $95 per month, but discounts can make them cheaper for your first six months.

As a starting point, here's a look at the cheapest NBN 500 plans around:

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#3	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $240 over 12mths! $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $94.99/mth. Min cost $84.99 if modem returned. T&Cs apply $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#6	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#7	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#8	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#9	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $89.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#10	Exetel	Exetel FTTP, HFC One Plan 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site

How does FTTP NBN work?

The National Broadband Network is made up of fibre optic cables that run out across the country from major hubs and into your neighbourhood. These fibre internet cables are capable of delivering incredibly fast and reliable internet.

An FTTP connection differs from other NBN technology types in that fibre runs all the way up to your door, rather than to an exchange point where the connection is taken over by an inferior material, like copper.

This makes FTTP the fastest and most reliable type of NBN connection. While materials like copper can degrade internet speeds over long distances, this problem does not exist for fibre internet cables.

What is Fibre to the Premises? — How FTTP NBN works | Source: NBN Co

As you can see in the image above:

The NBN has major hubs (known as Points of Interconnect) located all around the country
Fibre optic cable connects the hub to a smaller connection point (known as a Node) near your home
Fibre optic cable then connects the Node to your house

How do I upgrade to FTTP NBN?

If you're on FTTN or FTTC and want to upgrade to FTTP, you may be eligible for a free NBN upgrade. You'll first need to check whether the FTTP upgrades are already available in your area. You can do this by visiting the NBN Co website and entering your address. Most FTTN and all FTTC addresses should already be able to upgrade.

If you find out you're eligible, the next step will be to contact your internet service provider and place an order for a plan. Once you've chosen a new plan, an NBN Co technician will come to your property for a pre-installation visit. They'll assess your needs, identify any obstacles to installation and may do some light prep work. They'll then schedule a time to install your NBN equipment.

During installation, they'll also run fibre optic cable from the street to your property, which could involve digging a trench or drilling a hole through your wall.

Once the upgrades are finished, you'll need to cancel your old NBN plan. You'll need to stay with the provider who facilitated your upgrade for 12 months, or you may end up paying a fee.

If you're not eligible for a free upgrade, you can still apply for an upgrade to FTTP. Be aware that these can be extremely costly. We've seen quotes of over $10,000 to upgrade from FTTB to FTTP, for example.

Thanks to a $3.5 billion upgrade program, over 90% of Australians are now able to get gigabit NBN plans. A key part of the program was taking fibre internet deeper into the FTTN and FTTC neighbourhoods. As of the end of 2025, over five million addresses will be able to upgrade to FTTP.

Looking forward, a further 622,000 FTTN premises will become eligible for a free upgrade by 2030. Most of these will be able to upgrade to FTTP, but 5% of these remaining premises may be upgraded to a different technology type.

What is the difference between FTTP and private fibre internet?

FTTP and private fibre are both types of fibre internet. They work on similar principles where your home or business has a direct fibre connection to the internet, which allows for very fast speeds. FTTP specifically refers to the NBN technology type, whereas private fibre refers to when a non-NBN entity sells fibre internet plans. That's because NBN Co is a government-owned public company, rather than a private one.

Opticomm is the largest seller of fibre internet in Australia, and Opticomm's fibre internet plans are available through major providers like Telstra, Aussie Broadband, iiNet, iPrimus, Launtel, Leaptel, Origin Internet, Superloop, and Swoop.

Here are some Opticomm fibre internet plans with speeds over 90Mbps in the WhistleOut database:

#1	Superloop	Superloop Family Max Fibre 500/50 Fibre 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $21/mth off for 6 mths! $74/mth for the first 6 mths then $95/mth + Bundle & Save $74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74 Go to Site	$74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74	Go to Site
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Fast OptiComm - Unlimited Fibre 94/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING20. $99/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $79/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $99/mth Min. cost $188 Link not supplied	$79/mth + $109 Upfront for first 6 months, then $99/mth Min. cost $188	Link not supplied
#3	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Extra Fast Fibre 500 Fibre 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $88/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $118/mth + Bundle and Save! $88/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $118/mth Min. cost $93 Link not supplied	$88/mth + $5 Upfront for 6 mths, then $118/mth Min. cost $93	Link not supplied
#4	Activ8me	Activ8me OptiComm Unlimited Home Fast 500 Fibre 370/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Offer! Includes $15/mth off for 6 months. $89.95/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth ongoing. $89.95/mth + $98 Upfront for 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $187.95 Link not supplied	$89.95/mth + $98 Upfront for 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $187.95	Link not supplied

Opticomm fibre internet isn't as widely available as NBN, however. You'll find it in some housing estates and new developments. Some apartment blocks are also serviced by Opticomm. LBNCo - another private fibre internet provider - was acquired by Opticomm in late 2023, and premises that previously had LBN can now get plans from any Opticomm provider.

Some providers such as Aussie Broadband and TPG also sell business-grade private fibre internet connections, with speeds starting at 250Mbps - for both upload and download. As such, private fibre internet connections are often a lot more expensive.

Fibre to the Premises NBN FAQs

What happens to FTTP NBN in a power outage?

If you're connected to the NBN over FTTP and have a backup battery, you'll get up to five hours of connectivity during a power outage. However, if there's an outage in the network itself, the backup battery won't do anything.

If you don't have a backup battery, you won't be able to make phone calls or use your NBN during a power outage.

Are there any good FTTP NBN alternatives worth considering?

If you've got an FTTP NBN connection, there's very little reason to consider alternatives. You already have the fastest technology type available.

How does FTTP compare?

As aforementioned, FTTP is considered the best NBN connection type. Here's a little more detail on why.

FTTP vs. HFC: Both FTTP and HFC are able to achieve the fastest possible download speeds on the NBN - up to 2Gbps -, but HFC is has slower upload speeds. While some business-grade plans have upload speeds of as fast as 500Mbps on FTTP, this simply isn't possible on HFC.
FTTP vs. FTTN: FTTN is widely considered the worst NBN connection type due to its reliance on copper. FTTN users may struggle to even get speeds of 100Mbps. FTTP is ten times faster, and far less prone to dropouts.
FTTP vs. FTTC: FTTC is a more reliable version of FTTN thanks to less copper being used to deliver the final connection, but it is still limited to speeds of 100Mbps. That's ten times slower than what FTTP is capable of.
FTTP vs. FTTB: FTTB is like FTTN, but with less copper. Fibre is typically laid directly to a building, and then copper connects individual apartments. There is still a 100Mbps limit on FTTC, however, making it much slower than FTTP's maximum speeds.

Alex Choros

Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor | X | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn

Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

Read full bio