What is it?
The nbn™ Technology Choice Program provides the option to pay for a change to the nbn™ technology infrastructure at your residential or business premises.
Every premises has the potential to have an nbn™ Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection, although the costs can vary greatly.
What you need to know
Before applying, it’s important to determine if a change in nbn™ technology is right for you.
The nbn™ Technology Choice Program is an additional activity to nbn's rollout activity, so costs can vary substantially depending on the unique circumstances of each premises.
You may want to first consider making the most of your current internet experience.
Make more of your internet experience
Residential wholesale speed tiers
nbn™ FTTP is potentially an option for most premises.
You can request a quote for nbn™ FTTP, regardless of the type of application or original nbn™ technology. The types of applications available are:
Individual Premises Switch
Changing a single premises to nbn™ FTTP.
Group Switch
Changing to nbn™ FTTP with your neighbours.
Area Switch
Changing the technology for an entire area that has a defined border.
Each application is assessed individually, with a specific quote provided to build and connect the new nbn™ technology.
There are two payments required for eligible applications:
Quote fee
A standard application quote fee of $330 (including GST) per premises, which covers the costs of preparing the build quote. Some discounts may apply for Area Switch applications.
Build costs
This cost could range from a few thousand dollars, to tens of thousands of dollars per premises – and on the rare occasion, far higher than that. In each case, nbn takes steps to ensure the design provides the lowest cost option aligned with nbn™ standards.
It may take up to six months or more to connect to the new nbn™ technology.
Timeframes may vary depending on the application type and complexity of the construction. We will keep you informed of key milestones as your application progresses.
Do you have an application in progress?
Check the progress of your application at any time by using our nbn™ Technology Choice Application Tracker. For Area Switch applications, we will continue to provide updates to your application through email and phone.
When you're ready, begin your application.
Keep in mind that the nbn™ Technology Choice Program is an additional activity to nbn's rollout activity, so it's important to consider the application costs before applying.
Before applying, it’s important to determine if a change in nbn™ technology is right for you.
The nbn™ Technology Choice Program is an additional activity to nbn's rollout activity, so costs can vary substantially depending on the unique circumstances of each premises.
You may want to first consider making the most of your current internet experience.
Make more of your internet experience
Residential wholesale speed tiers
nbn™ FTTP is potentially an option for most premises.
You can request a quote for nbn™ FTTP, regardless of the type of application or original nbn™ technology. The types of applications available are:
Individual Premises Switch
Changing a single premises to nbn™ FTTP.
Group Switch
Changing to nbn™ FTTP with your neighbours.
Area Switch
Changing the technology for an entire area that has a defined border.
Each application is assessed individually, with a specific quote provided to build and connect the new nbn™ technology.
There are two payments required for eligible applications:
Quote fee
A standard application quote fee of $330 (including GST) per premises, which covers the costs of preparing the build quote. Some discounts may apply for Area Switch applications.
Build costs
This cost could range from a few thousand dollars, to tens of thousands of dollars per premises – and on the rare occasion, far higher than that. In each case, nbn takes steps to ensure the design provides the lowest cost option aligned with nbn™ standards.
It may take up to six months or more to connect to the new nbn™ technology.
Timeframes may vary depending on the application type and complexity of the construction. We will keep you informed of key milestones as your application progresses.
Do you have an application in progress?
Check the progress of your application at any time by using our nbn™ Technology Choice Application Tracker. For Area Switch applications, we will continue to provide updates to your application through email and phone.
When you're ready, begin your application.
Keep in mind that the nbn™ Technology Choice Program is an additional activity to nbn's rollout activity, so it's important to consider the application costs before applying.