nbn Fibre to the Node/Building (FTTN/FTTB) Connection
MATE Knowledge Base, nbn Internet Services | 23 May 2023
An 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.
An nbn Fibre to the Building (FTTB) connection is generally used when connecting an apartment block or similar types of buildings to the nbn access network. In this scenario, nbn runs a fibre optic line to the fibre node in the building’s communications room and then uses 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 a 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.
nbn FTTN/FTTB connection timeframes
Service Class 10 – N/A (Not serviceable but is in the footprint of NBN Network which means it will be serviceable one day)
Service Class 11 – 1 – 14 Business Days (Serviceable but a tech appointment is required, no line installed, EU still requires a lead in cable in order for NBN to complete the works).
Service class 12 – 1 – 9 Business days (Serviceable tech APPT required, however, if the line is active will only be exchange appointment NOT SITE) ACTIVE FNN/ULL
Service Class 13 – 1 – 3 Business Days (Serviceable no tech appointment needed, remote activation only)
