nbn provides a nationwide, multi‑technology broadband infrastructure that replaces legacy copper with fiber‑to‑the‑premises, hybrid fibre‑coaxial, fixed wireless, and satellite connections. By offering a standardized wholesale network, it enables internet service providers to deliver speed‑tiered plans—from basic 12 Mbps up to 2000 Mbps—while supporting critical services such as emergency lift phones and fire alarms.
Funding
$1.9B raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Australian homes and businesses rely on aging copper telephone lines that limit internet speed, reliability, and support for modern digital services. The transition to high‑capacity broadband is hindered by fragmented infrastructure, geographic barriers, and the need for coordinated upgrades across property owners and service providers.
Solution
nbn delivers a nationwide, multi‑technology broadband network that replaces legacy copper with fiber‑to‑the‑premises (FTTP), hybrid fibre‑coaxial (HFC), fixed wireless, and satellite connections. By providing a common wholesale infrastructure, nbn enables internet service providers to offer a range of speed tiers—from 12 Mbps basic plans to 2000 Mbps hyperfast plans—tailored to the capabilities of each technology. The network includes built‑in support for critical services such as emergency lift phones and fire alarms, ensuring continuity during the transition. nbn’s online address checker and developer liaison tools keep property owners informed about rollout status and required actions, while its accelerated speed offerings improve streaming, gaming, and large‑file transfers for end users.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential households, small‑to‑medium businesses, property developers, and internet service providers that need reliable, high‑speed broadband connectivity across Australia.
Features
- FTTP, HFC, Fixed Wireless, and satellite technologies delivering up to 2000 Mbps download speeds
- Tiered wholesale speed plans (Hyperfast, Ultrafast, Superfast, Fast, Standard, Basic) with defined performance targets for streaming, gaming, and video calls
- Integrated support for critical copper services (e.g., emergency lift phones, fire alarm systems) during network migration
- Online address‑checking tool that shows current technology availability and rollout progress for each premise
- Developer and property‑owner engagement portal to coordinate installation requests and manage upgrade timelines
- Compatibility with all major retail internet service providers through a standardized wholesale framework