Still haven't upgraded to full fibre NBN? From next year, NBN Co will make it mandatory for some premises

Date:
Tue, 12 May 2026 00:15:44 +0000

Description:
It's a move designed to ensure as many Australians as possible have access to the best-possible internet access, and the clock is ticking.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As part of a push to ensure as many Australians as possible are connected to fast, reliable internet, for
the last few years NBN Co has been offering homes that currently connect to the fixed-line network via older copper-based technologies such as fibre to the node (FTTN) and fibre to the curb (FTTC) the opportunity to upgrade to superior fibre to the premises (FTTP) technology for free.

Up until now, the FTTP upgrade has been entirely optional for eligible premises, with the only caveat being that would-be upgraders need to sign up for one of the fastest NBN plans through a supporting internet service provider (ISP). However, from July 1, 2026 that latter requirement is being scrapped for certain premises and the upgrade itself will no longer be optional.. If youve been holding out on enacting the upgrade, then your hand may soon be forced, as NBN Co has announced a new Targeted Upgrade program that it says will require 130,000 specific homes and businesses to upgrade from copper-based services to full-fibre technology. The program is currently scheduled to start midway through 2027. Latest Videos From You may like New Three mobile contracts to include speed caps unless users pay for add-ons Britain's broadband roll-out enters final stage with final fiber rules confirmed Why your monthly 25 broadband internet bill could soon hit 45

NBN Co says the premises identified to receive the upgrade will start being sent official notifications from July 2027. If your home or business is one
of those identified for the program, then theres no real downside to taking
it up optical fibre NBN connections support massively faster speeds and are generally more reliable than older legacy technologies.

Whats more, in the official press release, NBN Co has made it clear that it plans to eventually disconnect all copper services at the premises the
program targets, saying the first suspensions of legacy copper services where a fibre upgrade order has not been placed are not expected to occur until January 2028.

In short, if you dont take up the free upgrade to full fibre, then youll eventually be left without a fixed-line internet connection. Reminders will
be sent at six months before disconnection, three months before and 30 days before. If you ignore all of them, then your service will ultimately be suspended.

NBN Co adds that safeguards will be in place, however, including the option
to extend or defer before a service is suspended, and casemanaged support, particularly for customers who need additional assistance. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Don't delay, upgrade today If you know your home currently connects via FTTN or FTTC technology, then nows a good time to begin preparing for the upgrade. Even if your home isnt one of the initial 130,000 selected, it likely will be eventually.

Whether youre on the list or not, if you connect via a legacy copper tech
then theres a good chance your home is already eligible for an upgrade. If whats holding you back is uncertainty about what provider to pick, Ive selected a few of my favourite NBN plans below that make the most of the superior full-fibre technology.

In fact, nows actually a great time to consider switching your NBN provider, as the yearly price hike is also around the corner , and you can almost
always find a better deal if you shop around. Exetel One | 500Mbps | AU$80p/m

I consider Exetels One plan to be the best cheap NBN 500 option right now, thanks to its fuss-free billing, useful extra perks and exemplary performance as noted by the ACCCs quarterly broadband performance data. While some competitors are offering a cheaper price during an introductory period (generally the first 6 months) at a flat $80 per month, Exetel simply offers the best ongoing price right from the start and when you get past any introductory discounts, its the only provider with an NBN 500 plan that costs less than AU$1,000 per year. AU$80 minimum cost AU$960 yearly cost View
Deal Kogan Internet Gold Plus | 500Mbps | AU$71.90p/m (first 12 months, then AU$85.90p/m)

Kogan Internet also has a fantastic NBN 500 plan offer right now, with a 12-month discount providing superb value. Youll lock the low AU$71.90p/m
price in for a full year, thereby avoiding any potential price increases for some time. In fact, this is the most affordable NBN 500 plan over the first
12 months.

AU$71.90 minimum cost AU$862.80 first year cost AU$1,030.80 ongoing
yearly cost View Deal Superloop | 860Mbps TES | AU$85p/m (first 6 months,
then AU$109p/m)

Of course, if you really want to take advantage of the capabilities of full-fibre technology, then an NBN 1000 plan is a great option. And this Superloop plan promises 860Mbps speeds in the busier evening hours, but is theoretically capable of hitting up to 1Gbps. Its not the cheapest I admit, but it is a provider you can rely upon for great, reliable and speedy
service.

AU$85 minimum cost AU$1,164 first year cost AU$1,308 ongoing yearly cost View Deal



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