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nbn is Australia\u2019s national broadband network, built by the Australian Government to upgrade the country\u2019s existing phone and internet infrastructure. It\u2019s designed to give homes and businesses access to faster and more reliable internet services.<\/p>\n

The nbn network is being rolled out across the country using a mix of technologies such as Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Node (FTTN), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC), Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), Fixed Wireless and Satellite.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> The type of nbn technology available at your address affects your connection speed and the equipment you\u2019ll need. Want to know what\u2019s available to you? Check your address here<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

nbn is Australia\u2019s national broadband network, built by the Australian Government to upgrade the country\u2019s existing phone and internet infrastructure. It\u2019s designed to give homes and businesses access to faster and more reliable internet services. 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