nbn FTTP 10GbE/2.5GbE and HFC 2.5GbE NTD Connection Box Pictures

Twix on 10/05/2025 - 12:34
Last edited 14/08/2025 - 22:38

Here are 6 pictures of the latest nbn FTTP NTD connection boxes.

This is for the 2000/200 and 2000/500 FTTP speed tiers and new FTTP installations from September 2025.

FTTP 1-port connection box.
1 x 2.5GbE port (orange).

FTTP 4-port connection box.
1 x 10GbE port (grey).
3 x 2.5GbE ports (orange).

Notes
1. FTTP 1-port connection box or FTTP 4-port connection box can be retrofitted to the existing FTTP NTD bracket.
2. The power brick no longer sits inside the FTTP NTD bracket.
3. Ports 1 to 4 use Ethernet cabling to your router.
4. SFP+ ports = 0.
5. FTTP connection box light indicators can be switched off/on.

What has been removed?
1. The built-in UNI-V home phone ports.

Here are pictures of the latest nbn HFC NTD connection box.

This is for new HFC installations and the 2000/100 speed tier from September 2025.

HFC 1-port connection box.
1 x 2.5GbE port.

Internet Broadband FTTP HFC nbn

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Comments

  • Bruceflix on 10/05/2025 - 12:38
    +2

    Waiting with popcorn for the complaints to RSPs when the consumer only has a 1GB home network

    • AustriaBargain on 10/05/2025 - 13:13
      +6

      The human eye cannot perceive more than 5Mbps.

      • Bruceflix on 10/05/2025 - 13:20
        +5

        For $100 extra you can get the NTD OC version with RGB lighting.

      • tenpercent on 10/05/2025 - 13:26
        -2

        What does this even mean? Mbps is a measure of speed of data transfer.

        • Bruceflix on 10/05/2025 - 13:40
          +10

          When you have to explain the joke is loses a bit but for the autistic it's a play on the meme regarding the argument on high hz monitors and fps.

      • sidesw1pe on 10/05/2025 - 15:27

        😆😆😆

      • Qazxswec on 10/05/2025 - 16:06
        +2

        The average OzBargainer can not comprehend more than 25/10 Mbps internet plans

        • ThirdRonnie on 11/05/2025 - 12:35

          Correct. Most OzBargainers still have Fibre To The Node.

        • Thrift on 12/05/2025 - 05:26

          Is the average OzBargainer a Liberal voter?
          "We are absolutely confident 25 megs is going to be enough — more than enough — for the average household"

      • 2027 on 10/05/2025 - 18:30

        The human eye cannot perceive more than 5Mbps.

        My recent eye test result was 4.5Mbps, now I need to pony up for testing for HypoOptic Throttling and possible Age Related Optical Bandwidth Reduction Syndrome

      • CodeXD on 11/05/2025 - 00:16
        +2

        retina display

  • knightslay2 on 10/05/2025 - 12:45

    Wouldnt it make more sense to just have one model NTD for FTTP?

    • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 12:48

      The average home user wants a smaller NTD so they have to remove ports.

      4-ports are good for businesses and home users that want redundancy, easily testing ISP speed problems or have multiple nbn services running off one NTD.

  • pscac001 on 10/05/2025 - 13:28
    +1
    1. All the ports are Ethernet.

    Do you mean base-t? I don't think anyone was expecting token ring or fibre channel on their NTD.

    • Bruceflix on 10/05/2025 - 13:41
      +1

      i think he meant rj45

      • pscac001 on 10/05/2025 - 13:45
        +1

        Ethernet over RJ45 is base-t.

      • nuker on 10/05/2025 - 22:28
        +1

        SFP+ ports = 0

        this sux

    • askbargain on 10/05/2025 - 14:06
      +1

      It’s Ethernet.

      • pscac001 on 10/05/2025 - 17:13

        As opposed to what? You don't need to specify that a network interface on a consumer device is ethernet because there is zero chance it could be anything else.

        • Bruceflix on 10/05/2025 - 22:33

          you don't need to specify that a network interface on a consumer device is ethernet because there is zero chance it could be anything else

          Could be wifi. Most "consumer devices" have wifi.

    • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 14:25

      I meant ports 1 to 4 use Ethernet cabling to your router.

      • pscac001 on 10/05/2025 - 17:16

        Twisted pair cabling, which is what the base-t standards use. "Ethernet cabling" could be anything from thicknet coax to single mode fibre.

  • Guybrush57 on 10/05/2025 - 15:41

    Power brick outside is a bit crappy.

    • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 15:55

      I think the power cord goes straight from the NTD to a power point.

    • 2027 on 10/05/2025 - 18:45

      Always has been, the old school bracket has spot for it, with a cover to keep it all neat. I’m a fan of external PSUs, I’ve had more PSU failures with gear than anything else really.

  • nuker on 10/05/2025 - 18:33

    What about HFC?

  • vorsprung on 10/05/2025 - 19:10

    So will the 2.5GbE NTD be a free upgrade if you sign up to > 1gbps plan when they arrive?

    • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 19:50

      I think it's this however don't quote me on it until September.

      1-port $0 with the 2000/200 FTTP speed tier and for new FTTP installations.
      4-port $0 with the 2000/500 FTTP speed tier or if you have multiple FTTP services.
      4-port $100 for anyone else that wants it.

      • vorsprung on 10/05/2025 - 20:12

        Hopefully I can just sign up for 2000/500 for a couple of months and future proof my NTD for free.

        • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 20:16
          +2

          It will workout cheaper to pay $100 than signup for 2000/500.

      • nuker on 10/05/2025 - 22:18

        What about HFC?

        • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 22:19
          +2

          $0 with the 2000/100 HFC speed tier.

      • DigitalAnalog on 16/05/2025 - 12:11

        Does a paused Launtel connection on port 2 count as multiple FTTP services?

        • Twix on 16/05/2025 - 12:19

          Not sure. You'd have to ask Launtel.

  • bazingaa on 10/05/2025 - 21:57

    i want HFC one,

    • Twix on 10/05/2025 - 22:08

      September. The only way to get one earlier is if your existing HFC NTD is faulty.

      • lachhelix on 10/05/2025 - 23:51
        +3

        Don't, whatever you do, accidentally dunk it in the sink

        • Bruceflix on 11/05/2025 - 10:50
          +3

          You say it like it's easy to prevent that from happening…

  • Emphasise on 10/05/2025 - 23:31

    Any 2.5G switches people recommend in preparation?

    • Bruceflix on 11/05/2025 - 10:52

      Depends on your requirements.
      How many ports?
      Does it need 10gb uplink?
      Managed?
      POE?
      L3?

      • 2027 on 11/05/2025 - 11:03
        +1

        Does it need 10gb uplink?
        Managed?
        POE?
        L3?

        Yes, and it needs to be under $100 ;)

    • Twix on 11/05/2025 - 11:02

      First things first. Does your router have 2.5G WAN and 2.5G LAN? What model is it?

      How many ports do you need?

    • 2027 on 11/05/2025 - 12:31

      Any 2.5G switches people recommend in preparation?

      Yes

  • The Hawk on 11/05/2025 - 11:22
    +2

    In our home:

    100Mbps down was amazing when I came from a 4Mbps ADSL line.
    40Mbps up was amazing coming from a 5Mbps HFC connection.
    1,000 Mbps down is an amazing luxury, but if you can afford and/or justify it, damn it makes a hell of a difference on large downloads which seem to be more and more common.

    A 100GB game download is over 2 hours at 100Mbps only about 14 minutes at 1,000Mps. That's the difference between play today after work and play tomorrow for a lot of people. Cutting that down to only 7 minutes at 2,000Mbps doesn't really change my life enough to warrant the cost of the connection as well as the underlying network infrastructure to support it!

    On upload, 50mbps up isn't noticeably better than 40Mbps up the vast majority of the time and while I don't need it very often a little more would be appreciated… so without giving up the 1,000Mbps down the only option is the 1,000/400 plans which I am currently playing with for a few months.
    Most of my uploads are through OneDrive so happen in the background where speed doesn't matter quite so much, although hogging all the upstream bandwidth does quickly have a real effect on download performance. But lets say I have just put together a 10GB video or archive to go out. That's nearly 30 minutes at 50Mbps but about 3.5 minutes on 400Mbps.

    Depending on what pricing and deals are available in September I will have to decide to keep the 1000/400 or drop to the new 1000/100 offering which is likely to be much a reasonable compromise being cheaper and more justifiable (for me at least).

    .. but then I'm a giant tech nerd and could totally just upgrade part of the network to 2.5 or 10 Gig … right?

  • BatsRule on 13/05/2025 - 12:03
    +1

    thanks . appreciate the post

  • HardQuiz on 24/06/2025 - 07:39
    +1

    Thanks @Twix

    Quick question regarding the upcoming nbn speed upgrades. If I lock in a 100/20 deal now, does that mean I’ll get the upgrade to 500/50 in September at no extra cost ?

    Or will they abolish the 100/20 speeds? Or will it become cheaper?

    I’m just trying to capitalise on the current market 100/20 deals that will expire 30/6.

    Thanks again.

    • Twix on 24/06/2025 - 11:54
      +1

      FTTP and HFC 100/20 gets boosted to 500/50 and Leaptel, Superloop and Exetel have confirmed no extra cost. I reckon other providers will follow.

      100/20 is only going to be available on FTTN, FTTC and FTTB. The majority of FTTN and FTTC can swap to FTTP by the end of this year.

      • HardQuiz on 24/06/2025 - 12:12
        +1

        Thank you.

        I have FTTP, so definitely would get the upgrade.

        I guess it makes sense to lock in one of the 6/12 months offers at the moment.

        • Twix on 24/06/2025 - 12:14
          +1

          All good. Who is your provider now?

          • HardQuiz on 24/06/2025 - 12:16

            @Twix: I’m with Superloop, coming up to the end of my promotional period.

            • Twix on 24/06/2025 - 12:20
              +1

              @HardQuiz: Exetel use Superloop's network so you can go there for 6 months or Leaptel for 12 months. Don't forget Superloop's policy…

              You can cancel your account at any time by giving us 30 days notice.

              But some OzBargainers have mentioned getting out of the notice period.

              • HardQuiz on 24/06/2025 - 12:21
                +1

                @Twix: Legend. Thanks mate.

              • HardQuiz on 24/06/2025 - 12:22

                @Twix: What do you think of Kogan NBN ?

                • Twix on 24/06/2025 - 12:49
                  +1

                  @HardQuiz: Kogan is not bad for the price and Kogan use TPG's network. In the past TPG and other providers TPG run have taken longer to release new speeds. I hope TPG is ready day one for 500/50. Worst case you swap provider again in September.

                  Buddy Telco (Aussie Broadband network) is worth a look and they don't have a notice period.

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