NBN Discussion

[coriander]

Our ADSL2+ in Sunshine was "walking carrier pigeon" speed: 0.75 - 2Mbps max and Telstra basically said "it is what it is" because cable in Street was old and decayed
So when NBN arrived and we ran at an over-provisioned 105/38 for the first time, I was in seventh heaven. For first time I could log onto work from home and it was same as being at desktop at work

 

[Quickstatus]

Our ADSL2+ in Sunshine

Describes our experience down to the last punctuation.
As soon as NBN FTTC was available, we gave HELLstra the flick.

FTTC NBN has been rock solid. And we have been through a few thunderstorms. The naysayers kept denigrating FTTC reliability in an electrical storm. (See Blue Mountains FTTC DPU issues). No such problems with mine with no dropouts

 

[Lynda2475]

When I had ADSL+ everytime it rained (didnt even need to be an electrical storm) my internet would drop because the copper would get wet, and was concreted into the driveways such that Telstra could never fix it (not that Telstra was my service provider but body corp had them out multiple times). But we have undeground HFC and its in great condition, and my connection has been rock solid every since.

 

[prozac]

Optus indicate no 5G available but 4G is.
Quickstatus, so HFC could be available but NBN cannot supply a modem?
You are all very knowledgeable regards NBN, thanks for all your suggestions.
Sounds like I need to make some calls.

What does everyone use for WiFi that is effective? The new home is huge, double brick, 4 beds over 2 stories plus 1/2 acre land, but house is quite long with large rooms.

 

[Lynda2475]

nbn need to provide a NTD (Network Termination Device aka a HFC modem) to enable your home to connect to the nbn . This isnt something you can buy from elsewhere, nbn have to provide it (its free).

Once nbn have modem stock again and can connect that, you will then need a wifi router to connect to the nbn modem to provide the wifi (or plu ethernet cable into) in your house.

Your provider can provide you with / sell you a router or you can bring/buy your own provided its compatible (although some ISP/RSPs like Telstra wont help you set up equipment you didnt buy from them). One reason I recommend Aussie Broradband is because they have an Australian based call centre taht actually answers the phone and will help you set everything up whether you brought the equipment from them or not.

For a large property you may need to get a wifi mesh system to boost the signal to all parts of the house.

 

[prozac]

If NBN won't connect I might have to use my mobile phone as hotspot until they can. I use it whenever my ADSL2+ drops out which is not uncommon.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[NM]

Thanks for the wrap-up explanation. I currently have ADSL2+. I doubt new home has any internet connection as seller is elderly.

My 88 year-old mother has HFC NBN at her house. Don't write off the elderly too quickly

 

[Hvr]

My 88 year-old mother has HFC NBN at her house. Don't write off the elderly too quickly

And my now nearly 80 year old mother was doing Internet pages for her employer in the early 90s, as well as currently having a larger social media presence than I do.

 

[TheRealTMA]

The latest HFC, now that they have removed all the older DOCSIS systems from the cable is very good. IMHO much better then FTTC. We now get average speeds of 275Mbps and it's very stable. As I've noted earlier, we considered several suppliers and chose the Telstra solution with their 4G sim backup for the rare outages when some idiot runs a truck or tree-lopper into the cables. It's serving us well. NBN box connected to Telstra router connected to a FritzBox 7590 for our home internal network leaving the Telstra box to have multiple isolated networks via wifi and cable for connecting Ring doorbells and Security cameras on different network IPs isolated from the main house network. Phones connected via NBN and VOIP for second phone all via the Fritzbox.

 

[NM]

And my now nearly 80 year old mother was doing Internet pages for her employer in the early 90s, as well as currently having a larger social media presence than I do.

I am not sure if this represents you or your mother in the appropriate light ... .

 

[VPS]

I am a bit confused with some of the shorthand being used. What is "HFC internet"?
I have managed to avoid connecting to the NBN so far and now moving to a new home. Still not wanting NBN can anyone tell me if 5G wireless internet is a viable alternative or have any other suggestions?

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[AisleSeat]

My internet at home has been dropping in and out for now 3 days. I called my ISP on Tuesday who apparently arranged for a NBN tech to come out on this morning. No tech came so I rang my ISP and apparently NBN didn't take the booking because they could see no fault. Now the ISP is sending them all the logs and its going to be another 24 hours.

 

[Guvner]

I think I hate you...

You'll hate me even more now.
Upgraded my AussieBB HFC plan again today (1000/50) as part of a promotion.

 

[RAM]

Shortcoming of NBN was displayed in a major way last week when three substations went down (must have been Covid-19 ) in South East Sydney.

With all power off the internet & phone lines went down.

Appallingly - so did emergency back-up for "At risk people/homess". Telstra mobile system was off the air as well. First time since it was switched on (to my knowledge). Down for close to two hours.

Local Police were concerned to say the least.

Old, separately power fixed lines were never impacted since the 1970s up until they were finally disconnected last year.

 

[Quickstatus]

so HFC could be available but NBN cannot supply a modem?

Sorry for the delay
Im assuming you address comes up as HFC when you check the NBN address checker

Please enter your address here and lety me know "premises technology" and "premises service class"

Aussiebroadband POI Checker

Then have a look here to see what your service class means:

https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/help-centre/nbn/connection-types/nbn-service-classes-and-what-it-means-to-you/

NBN are having problems getting supplies of the HFC modem because of the worldwide shortage of computer chips.
not sure how long it will last.
This article suggests HFC connections are resuming...

Industry - ARN

Industry | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos

www.arnnet.com.au

 

[prozac]

Sorry for the delay
Im assuming you address comes up as HFC when you check the NBN address checker
NBN are having problems getting supplies of the HFC modem because of the worldwide shortage of computer chips.
not sure how long it will last.
This article suggests HFC connections are resuming...

Industry - ARN

Industry | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos

www.arnnet.com.au

Not sure. I spoke with AB who indicated there is a box on the pole outside supplying 2 other homes. They would bring fibre aerial to the home and to a box on the wall for distribution inside the home.

 

[Quickstatus]

Not sure

Just out in your address into the POI checker above. What do you get?

 

[prozac]

Just out in your address into the POI checker above. What do you get?

The checker indicates HFC. Is that a good one to have?

 

[Quickstatus]

HFC

Pretty good. My sister has HFC and hers is capable of 1000Mbps
What is your service class?

 

[TheRealTMA]

The checker indicates HFC. Is that a good one to have?

Yes it’s good, 2nd best to fibre. We currently get 300Mbs from our telstra cable HFC.