Why Upgrading to FTTP is Worth the Commitment – Even at a Higher Monthly Fee
With the NBN offering more Australians the chance to upgrade to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), now is the perfect time to seriously consider making the switch—especially if you’re still on older copper-based technologies like FTTN (Fibre to the Node) or HFC.
Yes, the catch is that you’ll need to commit to a higher-speed plan (typically 100 Mbps or higher) for the first 12 months to trigger the upgrade—but it’s absolutely worth it. Here’s why.
- The Government is Subsidising the Upgrade – Take Advantage Now
Through its NBN upgrade initiative, the Australian Government is covering most of the infrastructure costs to bring fibre all the way to your premises. That’s a big deal—upgrading to FTTP independently would typically cost thousands of dollars.
Right now, all you have to do is commit to a faster plan for 12 months, and the upgrade is done at no cost to you. After that, you can drop to a lower plan if you wish. But the fibre connection remains—future-proofed, faster, and far more reliable than copper-based technologies.
- You Get a Far Superior Connection
Fibre to the Premises offers a huge leap in performance compared to legacy NBN connections. With FTTP, you’ll get:
- Higher speeds, both download and upload
- More resilient, the dedicated cable has fewer joins and less places to break than copper
- More reliable performance, especially during bad weather and peak hours
- Low latency for smooth video calls, gaming, and cloud services
- Better long-term scalability as future internet demands grow
Whether you’re working from home, running a small business, streaming 4K content, or just tired of buffering and dropouts, FTTP will dramatically improve your digital experience.
- It Adds Value to Your Property
FTTP isn’t just a quality-of-life upgrade—it’s a smart property investment. More buyers and renters are factoring in internet quality when making decisions. Having full-fibre connectivity can:
- Increase the appeal of your home
- Future-proof your property’s value
- Differentiate it from others still stuck on copper
Think of it like upgrading your home’s plumbing or electrical system—essential infrastructure that improves quality of life and provides long-term value.
- The 12-Month Commitment is Just That: Temporary
Yes, you do need to commit to a higher-speed plan for the first 12 months. But once that period is over, you’re free to scale down to a lower-cost plan if needed. You’ll still retain the full fibre connection, and the flexibility of switching speeds based on your needs remains intact.
In many cases, people find they don’t want to downgrade once they’ve experienced the benefits. But the choice is yours.
The Bottom Line
This is a rare win-win situation: you get a government-backed infrastructure upgrade, a vastly better internet experience, and a long-term boost to your property’s value—all for the cost of committing to a faster plan for a single year.
If FTTP is available at your address, there’s never been a better time to upgrade. Don’t wait until it becomes a costly necessity—take advantage of the opportunity while it’s subsidised and easily accessible.
If you would like to upgrade but don’t know if its possible at your address reach out to the GroupSupport team on 08 9277 1768 or support@groupsupport.com.au. We can establish if it’s possible for you regardless of your current internet service provider (ISP) and we can recommend some great ISP’s if you don’t have one or want to change.
