What Is FTTP?
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is an NBN connection type where fibre optic cable runs all the way from the exchange to your home or business. This end-to-end fibre connection eliminates the old copper or coaxial cable entirely, delivering the fastest and most reliable broadband available on the NBN.
FTTP was the original technology planned for the entire NBN rollout. While the multi-technology mix approach introduced other connection types, FTTP remains the gold standard — and NBN Co is now upgrading millions of premises back to FTTP.
How FTTP Works
With FTTP, a fibre optic cable connects from a fibre distribution hub in your street directly to a Network Termination Device (NTD) installed inside or on the outside wall of your home. The NTD converts the light signals travelling through the fibre into electrical signals your router can use.
Because fibre optic cables transmit data as pulses of light, they are not affected by electrical interference, distance degradation, or weather — unlike copper-based technologies.
Typical Speed Range
25–1000 Mbps download
FTTP supports every NBN speed tier, from NBN 25 up to NBN 1000 (Ultrafast). Your actual speed depends on the plan you purchase from your internet provider, not on the technology — FTTP can deliver whatever speed tier you choose.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Fastest NBN technology — supports up to 1 Gbps download
- Most reliable, with minimal dropouts or congestion
- Speeds are not affected by distance from exchange or node
- Future-proof — fibre can support multi-gigabit speeds as technology improves
- Symmetrical upload speeds available on higher tiers
Cons:
- Not available everywhere — depends on your area’s rollout status
- Professional installation required (NTD must be fitted)
- Slightly higher wholesale cost, which can mean pricier plans on top tiers
Top 20 Suburbs with FTTP
These are the suburbs with the most FTTP-connected premises in Australia, sorted by total premises count.
| # | Suburb | State | Premises | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarneit | VIC | 27,748 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 2 | Pakenham | VIC | 25,359 | 9.0 | A+ |
| 3 | Craigieburn | VIC | 24,080 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 4 | Dubbo | NSW | 23,148 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 5 | Blacktown | NSW | 22,042 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 6 | Sunbury | VIC | 20,159 | 9.0 | A+ |
| 7 | Frankston | VIC | 19,824 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 8 | Mildura | VIC | 19,764 | 9.0 | A+ |
| 9 | Parramatta | NSW | 19,000 | 8.0 | A |
| 10 | Truganina | VIC | 18,288 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 11 | Shepparton | VIC | 18,058 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 12 | Werribee | VIC | 18,008 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 13 | Liverpool | NSW | 17,970 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 14 | Point Cook | VIC | 17,813 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 15 | Clyde North | VIC | 17,796 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 16 | Coffs Harbour | NSW | 17,415 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 17 | Brunswick | VIC | 16,438 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 18 | Wollongong | NSW | 16,306 | 10.0 | A+ |
| 19 | Berwick | VIC | 16,171 | 9.0 | A+ |
| 20 | Baldivis | WA | 15,741 | 10.0 | A+ |
FTTP suburbs consistently score among the highest on PickNBN — most achieving A+ grades with scores of 9.0–10.0 out of 10. This reflects the superior speed, reliability, and future-proofing of full fibre connections. Compare all suburbs →