Thread: NBN who's happy with theirs?

Originally Posted by p38arover

We have Optus HFC for our internet and phone but it seems we will be FTTC. Earlier this year, contractors came through and wired all houses not already connected to Optus HFC, e.g., my next door neighbours who don't have any internet or computers.

A few weeks back, contractors came through and pulled something through for the NBN - either fibre or a fibre pulling wire. I'll have to lift the pit cover out the front to have a look.

So what are we getting? Who knows.

NBN do not like Optus HFC because its generally poor condition due to an apparent lack of maintenance. It is mostly areas serviced by Optus HFC that will be getting FTTC. So, I'd be willing to bet you'll be getting FTTC - lucky bugger!

Originally Posted by SBD4

NBN do not like Optus HFC because its generally poor condition due to an apparent lack of maintenance. It is mostly areas serviced by Optus HFC that will be getting FTTC. So, I'd be willing to bet you'll be getting FTTC - lucky bugger!

I'm on Optus HFC too... I was on the beta tester program for their Docsis 3 service, so I've got quite used to fast speeds....

You're right Sean, particularly since the original deal was done between Optus and NBN - the maintenance has just about stopped. Pity I'll have moved out of this house by the time they give us FTTC though....

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

I'm on Optus HFC too... I was on the beta tester program for their Docsis 3 service, so I've got quite used to fast speeds....

You're right Sean, particularly since the original deal was done between Optus and NBN - the maintenance has just about stopped. Pity I'll have moved out of this house by the time they give us FTTC though....

Another lucky bugger! It'll be hard for you to go backwards, now added to your realestate shopping criteria; must have FTTP, FTTC or HFC!

Originally Posted by SBD4

Bob,

Stick your address in here:

When will I get the NBN? | finder.com.au

It will tell you the rollout type.

FTTP: Fibre To the Premises (Best)
FTTC: Fibre To the Curb (kerb) (next best)
HFC: Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (next best)
FTTN: Fibre To the Node (woeful to good - node lotto)
FW: Fixed Wireless
Satelite (worst)

EDIT: some have had good results with Optus but many have not. Ignore the letters from RSPs and make up your own mind on who you would like to go with.

HFC, apparently. Optus says we have to talk to Foxtel, if we want to keep that. They will not support fox. Tell me just what is better about NBN?

Originally Posted by Zeros

Theyre all hamstrung by appalling performance of NBN Co. and government policy. Telstra has more bandwidth in my experience, but costs more. None are reliable or understand that they provide a service as vital as water or power. They all think we are begging to use their services, which unfortunately is the position we are all in because of profits over performance or people.

Interesting experience.
Interesting in that, in your opinion, they're all hamstrung by NBNCo and yet, by purchasing more bandwidth, Telstra are able to get around the NBNCo hamstringing. Oh, and yes, Telstra do pass that extra cost onto their customer.
I'm tipping, if the other ISPs paid for extra bandwidth, they too would have customers with higher internet speeds during times of peak demand.
As has been mentioned many times before, generally the problem is not NBNCo. The FTTP/FTTH technology is capable of gigabit speeds to the home. It's up to the ISPs to ensure they have purchased adequate bandwidth to service their customers during peak load.


Bob, I have two choices of advice for you.
1. If you are happy with your current ISP, you should be able to negotiate a deal which does not involve a contract term. This will be to your advantage as you will be able to evaluate their performance over a few months and, if you are not impressed, move to another ISP without penalty. If you are happy with them, you won't need to change your emails, etc. This is what I did.
2. As Zeros has indicated, Telstra are the best, fastest and most reliable ISP. Not to say they don't have any problems. You could purchase your internet from them and pay the premium.

Currently, we usually get 30Mbps download on Optus HFC. I suppose we'll have to pay far more to get that with the NBN.

Originally Posted by SBD4

Another lucky bugger! It'll be hard for you to go backwards, now added to your realestate shopping criteria; must have FTTP, FTTC or HFC!

What do you mean "added to"..... it's where the entire criteria started

My head is spinning. I might ditch the lot & listen to the footy on the radio. Is this snake medicine or are they dinkum?

The telco companies offering a non-NBN fibre alternative