The nbn™ is giving Australia’s Internet a face lift, replacing its old copper infrastructure with fibre-based technology. Improving delivery and speeds and providing better voice and quality of service. It is the opportunity to give every business the capability to reach higher goals.
What is the nbn™?
When will it be delivered in my area?
Type in your business address to see when it’s coming to your premises
Multi technology mix
In order to roll out nbn™ to every Australian premises, a unique mix of technologies is required: hence the name Multi Technology Mix (MTM).
There are two ways to connect to the nbn™ network, either a physical line running into the premises (Eg; FTTB, FTTC, FTTN, FTTP or HFC) or a wireless connection (Fixed Wireless and Sky Muster™ satellite) Commander does not support Sky Muster™ satellite.
Fibre to the premises (FTTP)
Fibre cable directly to your premises (replacing all existing copper cables).
Fibre to the node (FTTN)^
Fibre to a node in your street, then via the existing copper network straight into your premesis.
Fibre to the building (FTTB)^
Fibre to the basement of your building, and then via the existing technology in the building (to connect to each office).
Hybrid Coaxial Fibre (HFC)
A combination of new and existing cables from the fibre node to your premises.
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)^
Fibre extended to a small Distribution Point Unit (DPU) close to your premises (usually inside a pit on the street) then via the existing copper network to your premises.
Fixed Wireless
Data delivered wirelessly via radio signals from a fixed wireless transmission tower to an nbn approved antenna on the roof of your premises.
Sky Muster™ Satellite – Commander does not support this technology
Connection of remote communities via two state-of-the-art satellites, onto a roof satellite dish on the business.
Are you NBN-ready?
Take the opportunity to upgrade your equipment
Would you like for your business to have a bigger footprint and appear more professional? CommanderNT Phone help step up your business profile with many great features:
- Auto-Receptionist – Automated call answering with personalised menu options to direct calls. (eg. Press 1 for Sales)
- Voicemail2email – Receive voice messages in your email, webmail or smart phone
- Customer call forwarding – Choose which calls are redirected to another destination
For these and more options, take a look at our Office Phones products
Do you know your roll-out date?
Check your business address here
Is your internal wiring or cabling nbn-ready?
Internet connectivity – minimum of CAT5 cabling
Voice connectivity – can vary from CAT3 to CAT5
Phone numbers
Your phone numbers are critical to your business, so don’t wait until you are nearing disconnection to move to the nbn. If your existing service gets disconnected, you may not be able to retrieve your phone number ever again.
Check your equipment capability
- Phone system
- Modem/gateway
- Fax Machine
- EFTPOS
- Security alarm
- Fire Alarm
- Emergency lift phone
- Medical alarm
CommanderNT NBN Guarantee
Whether you’re an existing customer or just about to join Commander, we’ve got you covered when it comes to the nbn.
When the nbn arrives in your area, we’ll upgrade your Commander Office Phone or Internet plan to the nbn with no penalty.
It’s that simple.
Our nbn guarantee to you:
- no penalties when you switch your existing Commander plan to an nbn plan
- nbn-ready devices
- seamless transition to a Commander nbn plan