Internet prices and options explained (Australia)
Depending on yout location you may have up to 3 options to optain and use an Internet Service in Australia you do not have to stick to NBN and their Service Providers.
The most widely used Internet services are offered by the Federal Government owned NBN company. But there are also a few private options that do no rely on NBN infrastructure.
The general public cannot buy Internet services directly from NBN, only the Telecommunications companies can do that, and there are hundreds to choose from (see a list here) and although NBN own all the cables and wires that connect our houses and offices, they can mostly only be contacted by going through your ISP (Internet Service Provider) whether that be Telstra. Optus, iiNet, TPG or one of the many others.
NBN offer a number of Internet connection technologies and your options will vary depending on your physical location
Here are a list of Technologies/Connection types and who offers them
To find out what is on offer from NBN, click on this link and add your address
https://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/check-your-address
But remember, this service only shows the NBN Services available.
For Fixed Wireless, Mobile Broadband and Satellite options you need to check with each Service provider, below is a table with a link to each service provider.
| Internet Connection Type | Offered by |
| Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) | NBN (find a provider) |
| Fibre to the Building/Node (FTTB & FTTN) | NBN (find a provider), TPG |
| Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) | NBN (find a provider) |
| Fixed Wireless | NBN, (find a provider), Node One, Pentanet |
| HFC | NBN (find a provider) |
| Satellite | NBN (find a provider), Skymesh, Starlink |
| Mobile Broadband | Telstra or Optus network |
