# NBN® connection types explained: FTTP, FTTC, FTTN, FTTB, HFC and Fixed Wireless

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Plain English meaning of NBN® connection types FTTP, FTTC, FTTN, FTTB, HFC and Fixed Wireless, and what equipment each one uses.

NBN® builds a different kind of connection to different addresses. The type decides how fast you can go and what equipment you have.


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#2 The types



FTTP · Fibre to the PremisesFibre runs all the way into your home. The fastest kind of NBN® connection. You have an NBN® box on the wall.
FTTC · Fibre to the CurbFibre runs to a small pit at the kerb outside, then a short copper line comes in. You have a small NBN® box (an NCD) that plugs into the phone socket.
FTTN · Fibre to the NodeFibre runs to a cabinet in your street, then the copper phone line carries it the rest of the way. No NBN® box: you use your own VDSL2 modem.
FTTB · Fibre to the BuildingFibre runs to your apartment building, then the building's copper phone lines carry it to you. Like FTTN, you use your own VDSL2 modem.
HFC · Hybrid Fibre CoaxialThe cable network. Fibre runs to your area, then a coaxial cable (like cable TV) comes in. You have an NBN® box.
Fixed WirelessA radio link from an NBN® tower to an antenna on your roof, with an NBN® box inside. Speeds can vary within a range.



Satellite. Satellite NBN® is not supported by Crazytel.




#2 Why it matters



SpeedThe fastest plans need fibre or HFC. Available Plans lists plans by type.
TroubleshootingEach type has its own lights and checks, so pick the guide for your type.
UpgradesSome FTTN and FTTC addresses can be upgraded to full fibre.



#2 Related guides



- Upgrade to full fibre

- Your NBN® box and its lights

- No internet: find the cause