Kogan nbn™ supports five different types of nbn™ technology. Each technology has a maximum line speed and uses a different method to connect your premises to a fibre optic line. The nbn™ technology that your connection uses depends entirely on where you live.
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
If FTTP is available at your address, nbn™ are able to run a fibre optic line all the way to your premises. While your internet speeds may still be impacted by the factors listed above, FTTP can support all Kogan nbn™ plans.
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)
If HFC is available at your address, nbn™ will connect the nearest fibre node to your premises via a cable network. While your internet speeds will still be impacted by the factors listed above, HFC can support all Kogan nbn™ plans.
Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
If FTTN is available at your address, nbn™ will connect a nearby fibre node to your premises with the existing copper network. Usually, this fibre node will be housed in a street cabinet. Your internet speeds will be impacted by the factors listed above, and may also vary depending on factors such as the weather and how far you live from the node. Sometimes, the maximum line speed of FTTN will not support the speed tier of the plan you’ve chosen. If this is the case, we’ll let you know.
Fibre to the Basement (FTTB)
If FTTB is available at your address, nbn™ will connect a fibre node to your premises using the network technology in your building. Usually, this fibre node will be located in the communications room of your building. Sometimes, the maximum line speed of FTTB will not support the speed tier of the plan you’ve chosen. If this is the case, we’ll let you know.
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)
If FTTC is available at your address, nbn™ will connect your premise via a copper network to a nearby Distribution Point Unit (DPU), generally located inside a pit on the street. The DPU is the start of the fibre network. While your internet speeds may still be impacted by the factors listed above, FTTC can support all Kogan nbn™ plans.
If your nbn™ technology doesn’t support the speed tier of your plan after your service is activated, we’ll undertake a speed check and let you know. We may also change your plan to one that’s more suitable, so you’re not paying more for speeds you can’t achieve.
To find out more about these technology types, head to the nbn co network technology page.