Network Infrastructure
Does Aussie Broadband operate its own network?
Aussie Broadband does not borrow its framework for broadband internet services from any other internet service providers. We are our own network carrier by definition as we operate our own national networks for the purposes detailed below ...
Help CentreWhat is my Point of Interconnect (POI)?
Diagram showing how your home network connects to the nbn network, and Aussie Broadband's network undefined What is a POI? What is a POI? The Point of Interconnect is a crucial link of the nbn® (National Broadband Network) as it connects y...
Help CentreWhat are Aussie Broadband's DNS servers?
This topic provides the DNS settings, which can be used on your devices and with all service types. This topic provides the DNS settings, which can be used on your devices and with all service types. While it is not necessary to use our DN...
Help CentreHow to enable Border Gateway Protocol routing
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is like the street directory for data over the internet. When a packet of data is submitted from one destination, BGP is responsible for processing that data packet and routing it via the most optimal path acr...
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What is OptiComm internet?
Opticomm is one of Australia’s largest alternatives to the National Broadband Network (nbn®). They build, operate, and maintain their own fixed line telecommunications network. O...
BlogWhat is network redundancy and why does it matter?
We all rely on our tech, all day every day. We also understand that sometimes things go wrong. It’s important that, in those instances, we are prepared with alternatives to be abl...
BlogAussie Fibre rollout and what it means for you
As we come close to completing our Aussie Fibre network build, we’ve had lots of questions about how it affects our customers and their services – particularly because you may hav...
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OSI layers: Everything you need to know
If you’re not heavily into networks and telecommunication systems, then you probably haven’t heard of the seven OSI layers. In fact, if you have heard of it then you’re probably t...
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Tower-ing above: Everything you need to know about the Fixed Wireless upgrade
What is Fixed Wireless? What is Fixed Wireless? Fixed Wireless is an NBN connection type that provides internet through an antenna on your roof that connects to a local Fixed Wi...
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Fibre 101: What is it and why is it so good
Fibre has helped the world connect like never before, promising to hold up to our rising bandwidth demands for decades to come. Find out what exactly fibre optic cabling is, how i...
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NBN Fibre to the Premises vs Enterprise Ethernet: What’s the difference?
Fibre optic cables are currently the fastest technology we have for delivering an internet connection. As nbn™ Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and nbn™ Enterprise Ethernet both use t...
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Understanding dark fibre: Why dark fibre could be right for your business
Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in dark fibre, and for good reason. Dark fibre can provide significant benefits to businesses that want to scale up thei...
BlogPlugged in: Getting our network ready for even higher speeds
The barriers to a quality online experience are falling as Australia's internet infrastructure improves, thanks to the widespread adoption of high-speed technologies, like fibre. ...
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