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Still haven't upgraded to full fibre NBN? From next year, NBN Co will make it mandatory for some premises

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As part of a push to ensure as many Australians as possible are connected to fast, reliable internet, for the last few years NBN Co has been offering homes that currently connect to the fixed-line network via older copper-based technologies – such as fibre to the node (FTTN) and fibre to the curb (FTTC) – the opportunity to upgrade to superior fibre to the premises (FTTP) technology for free.

Up until now, the FTTP upgrade has been entirely optional for eligible premises, with the only caveat being that would-be upgraders need to sign up for one of the fastest NBN plans through a supporting internet service provider (ISP). However, from July 1, 2026 that latter requirement is being scrapped for certain premises – and the upgrade itself will no longer be optional..

If you’ve been holding out on enacting the upgrade, then your hand may soon be forced, as NBN...

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