how do I know if I have a fault or outage? (nbn FTTC)

If you are experiencing issues with your nbn Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)  service, we recommend performing the following steps.

If you are experiencing issues with another NBN service refer to the below guides:

• Fixed Wireless
• Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Building (FTTB)
• Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
• Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)

STEP 1: Power cycle your modem/router

Remember, this is the device that you have plugged into your nbn Connection Device (NCD). To do this:

• unplug the black power cable from the back of your modem/router;
• leave the power cable out for at least 30 seconds;
• plug the power cable back in and allow the modem to power up – this can take up to three (3) minutes).

DO NOT PRESS THE RESET BUTTON ON YOUR MODEM/ROUTER.

In many cases, a simple power cycle will resolve any issues. If your internet service is still not working, proceed to step 2.

STEP 2: Power cycle your nbn Connection Device (NCD)

To do this:

• unplug the black power cable from the back of the NCD;
• leave the power cable out for at least 30 seconds;
• plug the power cable back in and allow the NCD to power up – this can take up to three (3) minutes.

If your internet service is still not working, proceed to step 3.

STEP 3: Check your address for outages

Log in to your myMATE app or self-care portal to check for any planned or unplanned network outages affecting your nbn internet connection. You can find instructions here on where to find outage information directly relating to your service.

You should also enter your address on nbn’s “Network outages” page to check if an unforeseen incident or planned maintenance is affecting your connection.

If your internet service is still not working, and there are no outages or planned maintenance listed for your location, proceed to step 4.

STEP 4: Confirm the status of the lights on your NCD

The DSL light on your NCD signifies the link between your NCD and the nbn line. The DSL light should be ON and SOLID BLUE.

If the DSL light is OFF or FLASHING BLUE, this indicates a fault on the connection/line. Please contact our support team as we will likely need to log a fault.

If both the DSL and CONNECTION lights are ON and SOLID, this indicates that there is no fault or network issue on the connection/line – your internet service should be working.

If your internet service is still not working and you have completed all four steps, contact our support team for further troubleshooting.