The New Development Charge is a fee charged for all connections made in areas that the fibre infrastructure provider (e.g., OptiComm) has identified as within the boundary of a new development. Essentially, it means if fibre internet has never been used at a property before, this one-time fee will be charged to the end user … Read more
The termination equipment in any telecommunications carrier’s network is called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT). This device may also be referred to as a “fibre box” at times, and some companies may confusingly refer to the ONT by a different name, such as NTU (Network Termination Unit). OptiComm refers to this device as the ONT. … Read more
Usually, Opticomm will be found servicing new or recently developed apartments, estates, and communities. In most cases, OptiComm will be the sole fibre provider for a residence, and you will not be able to use NBNCo or other companies’ fibre in OptiComm-serviced properties. If you are uncertain about whether OptiComm services your property, our support … Read more
Various speed tiers are available for OptiComm’s fibre internet connections. Opticomm’s broadband plans have maximum download speeds of 12 megabits per second (Mbps), 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). Currently, the 1Gbps Lightning Plan is the highest internet speed available to residences in Australia. Occom is one of … Read more
One of the main differences between OptiComm and NBNCo is the connection technology they use. OptiComm uses FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) technology in most of their projects. FTTP exclusively uses fibre optic cables, enabling the fastest speeds in Australia. FTTP benefits from the higher capacity of a full fibre connection and will have a … Read more
OptiComm is one of Australia’s biggest Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) wholesale network infrastructure carriers, who provide fibre connections to new homes, apartments, and business buildings. OptiComm designs, builds, operates, and maintains fixed-line access and fibre-based telecommunications networks, much like NBNCo does. Opticomm operates an open-access telecommunications wholesale service in Australia and has been building fibre infrastructure since 2007. In … Read more
Different network types have requirements for router compatibility. To ensure smooth network connection, it is recommended that you contact customer service before installation to confirm whether your device is compatible with our service. In order to make you worry-free and effortless, we also provide high-quality routers from globally renowned brands, which have been pre-configured for … Read more
In a standard nbn FTTP upgrade, the following steps must be completed: If you are the tenant of the premises, you may be required to show the nbn® technician written approval of the upgrade before the installation begins. Once your FTTP upgrade is complete, you will need to connect to the new nbn® connection box … Read more
There are different types of nbn connections that connect your home or business to the nbn.
If your address is eligible, Occom will help you upgrade to FTTP with $0 standard installation when you sign up for an eligible speed plan.
