NBN info - an overview

Once NBN (National Broadband Network) arrives in your area, the existing ADSL service will be disconnected in 18 months. So which type of NBN will you be getting...

• FTTP (fibre to the premises) The fastest, but very few homes will get this.
• FTTN/FTTB/FTTC (fibre to the node/fibre to the basement/fibre to the curb) Better than ADSL, because the distance of the low quality copper wire will be shorter, but the speed still degrades over distance from the node/basement/curb to your house/unit. The good news is that it's dedicated, meaning you don't share your bandwidth with your neighbours, so it doesn't get congested during peak times. (Requires a  VDSL2+ modem)
• HFC (hybrid fibre coaxial) Uses a high quality coaxial cable (like Foxtel's) from the node. This doesn't get affected by distance so it could potentially be faster than FTTN. However, you and your neighbours are sharing the bandwidth which will be noticeable during peak times. But it wont get as congested as a non NBN cable connection. On a top-tier plan, HFC should be faster than cable, especially upload speeds. Also, NBN has more choices of providers, plans and prices. (Requires a cable modem)
• Fixed wireless. Used in the outskirts. An antenna is installed on your roof that delivers broadband from a dedicated NBN Wireless tower in your area. However some of the bandwidth will be lost to noise and signal degradation. 
• Satellite. Expensive for remote locations.

Call your Internet provider and ask which one you are getting. Once your NBN is up and running, your wireless home network may have changed. If you need help with your wireless printers, give Computer Champ a call on 0430 984 522.

Test your speed: http://www.speedtest.net/

NBN map: http://www.nbnco.com.au/learn-about-the-nbn/rollout-map.html