As Bunbury’s digital needs grow, the NBN “More Fibre” rollout delivers Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) upgrades for faster, more reliable internet. Unlike copper-based connections, FTTP offers higher speeds, consistent performance, and easy scalability. In this guest post, Better Telco Solutions (BTS) provides advice to do with the rollout and explanation of what to be aware of when switching over.
Unlike Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN), which relies on ageing copper for the final leg to your building, FTTP runs optical fibre directly to your premises. This change means you benefit from:
• Higher Speeds: Near-gigabit downloads and dramatically improved upload rates to help teams share large files, back up to the cloud, and host HD video calls without lag.
• Consistent Performance: With no copper congestion and less outages, your connection holds steady even during peak business hours.
• Instant Scalability: As your operations expand, simply selecting a higher speed tier activates more capacity—no additional cabling or disruptive rewiring required.
Making the Transition Smooth
While NBN Co sets the framework, the practicalities of a FTTP switchover—choosing where your NTD sits, routing fibre through your workspace, and timing the cutover to minimise disruption—remain in your hands. Key considerations include:
1. NTD Placement: You can request a specific location (e.g., beside server racks or in a comms cabinet) instead of accepting the default location within 12 meters of the outside utility box (PCD) on the same external wall.
2. Infrastructure Path: Early site assessments identify the best routes for fibre—through ceilings, under floors or along external walls—to prevent last-minute cost escalations.
3. Cutover Strategy: Parallel provisioning keeps your old service live until the instant of switch-over, ensuring you never lose connectivity during business hours.
Looking Beyond the Free Upgrade Offer
While many premises are eligible for a “free” Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) upgrade, it’s important to understand what this typically includes—and what it doesn’t. In most cases, the no-cost component only covers the standard fibre run to your property boundary. Additional work beyond this point—such as trenching, lead-in conduit installation, wall penetrations to bring the cable inside, or labour to position and test the Network Termination Device (NTD)—may come at a cost.
Other common items like patch leads, internal conduit adjustments, or upgrades to switch ports may also fall outside the standard scope. Being aware of these potential exclusions early on can help you plan and budget accordingly, reducing the risk of unexpected charges during installation.
This member update was provided by Better Telco Solutions (BTS), who are able to help Bunbury businesses manage FTTP upgrades with local expertise, from site audits to installation and testing, including the offer of a complimentary assessment.
Contact: Email: Elissa Shephard - bdm@btswa.com.au
Phone Number: 08 9726 0088
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