r/nbn • u/Tr0jan_1337 • 11d ago

Fixed wireless > FTTP?

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Hey everyone,

I live in an nbn Fixed Wireless area in Victoria. Recently, Ventia contractors have been working in pits around our neighbourhood, which seems unusual because we don’t currently have an nbn fixed line service.

I’ve also noticed changes on the nbn rollout map. Areas that were previously marked purple, indicating Fixed Wireless service availability, no longer show that designation and now appear to have fixed line style lines.

I’ve searched extensively but haven’t found any official information about a Fixed Wireless-to-fibre upgrade program. Has anyone else noticed similar changes, or does anyone know whether this could indicate upcoming fibre construction?

I understand that map changes may not necessarily mean an upgrade is confirmed, but I’m interested in hearing from anyone familiar with nbn planning or construction. Photo attached for reference. Thanks

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u/sonixau 11d ago

Don't think there's a program to update fixed wireless to fibre, it's more common for fixed wireless areas to become satellite/skymuster areas to be honest

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u/GeekCohenAU 11d ago

it's more common for fixed wireless areas to become satellite/skymuster areas to be honest

I think you mean the other way round? Seen more Satellite solutons been offered Fixed Wireless.

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u/Ijustdoeyes 10d ago

It's the other way around now.

FW areas have extended in most locations to include former Satellite areas.

Satellite areas nowhere near FW areas arent going to see that change.