Ask about nbn

When you’re looking for a block of land to build your new home, make sure you ask the developer about whether the development will be built with the nbn network. If they haven’t already, talk to them about submitting an nbn New Developments application.

Plan for your connectivity needs

• Think about how you plan to use your devices in your new home, such as your phone, tablet, laptop or television;
• Consider the design of your home and where you would like the nbn connection box to be positioned. Making this decision early is important both aesthetically and functionally;
• Make a note of the services you will use in each room, including the equipment and data points you will need;
• Mark where you want to place the nbn connection box, phone and data points on a plan of your home.

Keep your plans safe and handy, so you’re ready to discuss them with your builder. We also offer some information on in-home cabling that may be helpful to both you and your builder.

Speak to your builder early

Once your new home build is underway, talk to your builder about submitting a pre-installation request to arrange for the installation of the nbn connection box before you move in. This will help ensure a smoother transition into your new home, so you can start enjoying the benefits of connecting to the nbn network sooner.

Knockdown rebuild

If your current home is already connected to the nbn network and you are building a new home on the same block of land, you may need to submit a Relocation Works application. This will ensure the nbn network can be relocated to the most appropriate area within your land, so it is ready to reconnect once your new home is built.

Ask if it’s built with nbn before you buy

When you’re looking to buy off-the-plan, make sure you talk to the developer about whether the home will be built with the nbn network.

You can take advantage of a range of phone and internet providers^{^} offering a choice of nbn powered plans to suit your needs – they can help get you connected, delivering a smoother transition into your new home and start enjoying the benefits of connecting to the nbn network.

Consider your connectivity needs

• Think about how you plan to use your devices in your new home, such as a phone, tablet, laptop or television;
• Ask your developer if you can choose the location of your nbn connection box. This can be an important decision to make early, both aesthetically and functionally;
• Make a note of the services required in each room, including the equipment and data points you will need. 

Talk to the builder or developer about your needs to help ensure the home you’re buying off-the-plan will meet your connectivity needs.

Make the most of the nbn network as soon as you move in

By contacting your preferred phone and internet provider before your move in date, you can order an nbn powered plan and make the most of services over the nbn network.

You have a choice of speeds

Talk to your provider about your household’s specific needs and the speed tiers available in your area. You should also talk to them about the actual speeds you can expect to experience – particularly between 7pm and 11pm when internet traffic is at its peak.

User contribution charge

nbn charges the phone or internet provider a one-time user contribution of $300 (inc. GST) for the first connection to a new development. Your provider has the choice to on-charge this amount to you at their discretion.^*