Your Vodafone nbn® installation
This support article will give you key information about your Vodafone nbn® installation.
All nbn® installation activity will be carried out by nbn co and may impact your existing fixed broadband or landline services.
There are different installation processes depending on the nbn® technology at your address. You can check the technology type at your address by using the address check on our nbn® plans page.
Here’s an overview of the different processes.
| Technology type | Installation process |
|---|---|
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) |
nbn® will connect a fibre optic line all the way to your premises. This may require an appointment for an nbn® technician to install equipment inside and outside the installation address. Someone over the age of 18 will need to be present at the premises for the installation appointment. |
Fibre to the Node (FTTN) |
nbn® will connect a nearby fibre node to your premises with the existing copper network. Usually, this fibre node will be housed in a street cabinet. This may require an appointment for an nbn® technician to install equipment inside the installation address. Someone over the age of 18 will need to be present at the premises for the installation appointment. |
Fibre to the Building (FTTB) |
nbn will® connect a fibre node to your premises using the network technology in your building. Usually, this fibre node will be located in the communications room of your building. This may require an appointment for an nbn® technician to install equipment inside the building, but not in your installation address. Someone over the age of 18 will need to be present at the premises for the installation appointment. |
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) |
nbn® will connect the nearest fibre node to your premises via a cable network. This may require an appointment for an nbn® technician to install equipment inside the installation address. Someone over the age of 18 will need to be present at the premises for the installation appointment. In some cases, you will be sent a separate connection device by nbn® that you can install yourself by connecting it to your existing socket and power outlet. The installation process will differ depending on whether you are installing with a pay TV or cable internet or without a pay TV or cable internet. |
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) |
nbn® will connect nearby fibre to your premises with the existing copper network. Generally, the fibre will be located outside your premises within the nearby pit. This may require an appointment for an nbn® technician to install equipment inside the installation address. Someone over the age of 18 will need to be present at the premises for the installation appointment. If you are not the owner of the property, you will also need permission from the owner or strata manager for installation. In most cases, you will be sent a separate connection device by nbn® which you can install yourself by following the included instructions and connecting it to your existing telephone socket and power outlet. |
How to change your nbn® installation appointment.
If your technology type requires an appointment, you can change the appointment time by giving us a call on 1300 801 122. You’ll need to notify us at least two business day before your appointment in order to reschedule. If nbn® need to reschedule your appointment , they’ll send you a text message with a link for you to select another time that suits you.
Vodafone 4G Back-up with TP-Link VX420-G2H while waiting for installation.
On selected plans with the TP-Link VX420-G2H, you can use 4G Back-up to access the Vodafone mobile network until your Vodafone nbn® service is activated. This allows you to have an internet connection prior to installation for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
To get started, simply follow these quick steps to set up 4G Back-up on your TP-Link modem:
- Power up your TP-Link modem
- After one minute, the 'LTE' or '4G' light on the front panel of your modem should turn green, orange or red. This means your 4G Back-up feature is now switched on.
- Connect your compatible Wi-Fi devices to the Wi-Fi Network Name (‘the SSID’) using the Wireless Key (‘the Wi-Fi password). You can find these details on the label underneath your modem. You may also choose to change the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Wireless Key to make them easier to remember.
You can use our coverage checker to see where mobile coverage is available. Max speeds are 20Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads, however actual speeds vary depending on your network coverage, content and location. Our Fair Use Policy applies. T&C apply.
Getting permission to install Vodafone nbn®.
If you’re renting, you’re not the owner of the installation premises, or the address is under strata title, you’ll need to obtain consent before the installation can occur.
Strata title
If the installation address is a unit with strata title management, you must receive strata approval to connect Vodafone nbn® to the building prior to any physical installation work taking place. We will ask for confirmation of this approval when you sign up.
Renting
If you’re renting at the installation address or do not own the property, you must get permission to connect Vodafone nbn® to the premises from the landlord, property manager or owner prior to any physical installation work taking place. We will ask for confirmation of this approval when you sign up.
Additional information
Depending on the installation type, and if you require installation by an nbn® technician, someone over the age of 18 years will need to be present at the premises for the appointment. You can check whether someone will need to be present for the appointment through My Vodafone.
If you miss your installation appointment, give us a call on 1300 801 122 to reschedule.
If you experience a problem during the installation process, call us on 1300 801 122 and we’ll work with nbn co to resolve the issue.
Yes. When your Vodafone nbn® service is successfully installed and activated, your commitment period for your Month to Month or 24 month contract will commence.
You can check your activation date through My Vodafone.
Depending on the technology type of your service, you may be able to use your existing modem on Vodafone nbn®, however, you won’t be able to use Vodafone 4G Back-up. Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ supports up to 32 and TP-Link VX420-G2H supports up to 64 compatible Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously, and supports the nbn® technology types provided by Vodafone nbn®. The Vodafone 4G Back-up feature is only available through the Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ and TP-Link VX420-G2H with a Vodafone SIM on our network, and allows you to access the internet via our mobile network while your service is installed and power on through interruptions. Also, we may not be able to help, service or troubleshoot your modem if you call for technical support. T&C apply.
Fibre to the Node & Fibre to the Building connections
If you have a Fibre to the Node or Fibre to the Building connection and you want to bring your own modem, it will need to be a VDSL compatible modem.
Fibre to the Premises & Hybrid Fibre Coaxial connections
If you have a Fibre to the Premises or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial connection, most standard broadband modems should work.
You can keep your landline phone number with our Vodafone Mobile Landline service for $5 a month.
We don’t offer a home phone line with Vodafone nbn®. If you currently have a home phone line, it may be disconnected when Vodafone nbn® is installed, depending on the technology type. If it’s disconnected, you’ll lose any services associated it.
Devices that use home phone lines
Existing technologies or devices that use your home phone line service may not be compatible with Vodafone nbn® and may no longer work after installation. These include but are not limited to:
- Medical devices or alarms with autodiallers and emergency call button capabilities
- Security alarms or services
- EFTPOS terminals
- Lift emergency phones
- Fax and Text Telephones (TTY) devices or services
Check with the manufacturer to see if your device is compatible on Vodafone nbn®. For more information on device compatibility, check out the nbn co website.
Priority Assistance
Since Vodafone nbn® does not come with a home phone line, we are unable to offer Priority Assistance.
Priority Assistance is a service designed to help Australians who have, or live with someone who has a diagnosed life-threatening medical condition, and whose life may be at risk without access to a fully operational phone service.
For more information, check out the Australian Communications and Media Authority website.
If you have an email address with your current provider, check with them whether you can keep the email when you sign up to Vodafone nbn®.
If you have a pay TV subscription or other services bundled with your current provider, check with them about unbundling the services.
Vodafone 4G Backup
Vodafone 4G Back-up is a complimentary service for 4G Backup nbn® plans only that provides an interim internet connection using the Vodafone 4G network in Vodafone Coverage Areas only. It is only available using the TP-Link VX420-G2H and Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ (“Modem”) with a Vodafone SIM on our network. 4G Back-up is available from when you receive your Modem until your nbn® service is fully activated or for a period of 30 consecutive days (whichever occurs first). This service will also be automatically activated if you lose connection to Vodafone nbn® during confirmed local nbn® faults. This excludes mass nbn® outages. You will be able to use the Backup service until the fault is resolved or for a period of 30 consecutive days (whichever occurs first). Service performance varies depending on network coverage and your location with speeds likely less than the maximum. Our Fair Use Policy applies.