New house NBN connection | How to register a new address with NBN
As an NBN trained supplier, Telecocabler, can fast-track your new house or developments nbn connection process to have it registered, connected and certified sooner. The steps for registering a new house or development with NBN for connection are as follows:
- A service plan design for the connection, needs to be prepared
- Lodge NBN new development application (attaching the service plan)
- NBN to assess the application, approve the design or provide feedback
- Agree to the terms and pay the developer contribution charge
- $600 per premise/unit for single dwellings, duplexes
- $400 per unit for buildings with 3 or more separate premises, strata form, group
- Conditional letter of approval or provisioning council letter will be issued*
*Applicable only for single dwellings, and duplex service plan designs
Other development types will require a site inspection of the completed work for approval, prior to issuing the council construction certificate
- Install the NBN approved infrastructure for connection
- NBN to connect its network infrastructure to the development and activate the service
When to start provisioning for the NBN connection?
Provisioning for the NBN broadband telecommunication connection should happen in the pre-construction phases of the development to ensure the provisions meet the necessary requirements for approvals, council certification, attaining the construction certification, capture the projects intended vision/design, avoid added costs, and be ready for service once occupied.
Different technologies require different infrastructure to be made available for connection. Depending on the development type, the NBN provisions may need to be cast in slab, installed underneath a concrete driveway/pathway, or mounted internally in the wall cavity, which may become inaccessible in later phases of the development.
When to lodge the NBN application for connection?
Applications for single dwellings, granny flats and duplexes should be submitted at least 3 months prior to the occupancy date to ensure it is ready for service. Other developments types should be submitted at least 6 months prior to occupancy. Choosing an NBN trained supplier to design the service plan and submit the application, will fast track the application process, ensure it is to standard the first time and get works underway sooner.