NBN WILL COME TO YOU VIA MULTI TECHNOLOGIES

The original concept of the NBN was to be fibre to the premise for 93% of dwelling and then satellite and fixed wireless for the remaining 7%. Under the new government the idea is to use a mixture of technologies (which is referred to as MTM multi technology model) which include:

Fibre to the home (FTTH)
Fibre to the basement (FTTP)
Fibre to the node (FTTN)
HFC
Fixed wireless
Satellite

FTTH is fibre to the home terminated on a Network Termination Device (NTD) which has two voice ports and four separately addressable data ports. This means you can have two different phone service providers and four separate data service providers.

	FTTP is where fibre is installed to the basement or some other suitable location in an apartment or multi dwelling unit complex as close as possible to the MDF and it is terminated onto a DSLAM a piece of active equipment that converts the optical signals into signals suitable for transmission over copper cable. This way the existing copper cabling can be used to extend the broadband service from the DSLAM to each individual apartment. The technology being proposed to extend the broadband service over the copper is Vectored DSL which is ADSL on steroids, much higher speeds. So the installation in the premises is the same as ADSL, install central or in line filter so that the phone is not interfered by the broadband signal and connect a VDSL modem. The VDSL modem will then have Ethernet ports, probably Wi-Fi same as the ADSL modems today.
	FTTN is where a device called a node (outdoor DSLAM) is installed outside the premises so it can service multiple premises be they apartment buildings (MDU) or houses (SDU). The ideal location would be next to an existing telecommunications pillar. The technology from the node to the MDU or SDU is proposed to be Vectored DSL. The connection and installation inside the dwelling is the same as ADSL.
	HFC is where the high speed broadband service is provided via the existing Pay TV infrastructure that is currently used for broadband. So the installation inside the premises is the same as the existing cable modem.
	Fixed wireless this is where NBN will install radio base stations like the ones used for mobile phone and then install an antenna and a fixed modem (NTD) in the premises.
	Satellite this is where the NBN uses satellites to cover remote areas and in the premises they install a satellite dish connected to an NTD.

Regardless of which technology is used to deliver the services the key is ensuring the home wiring has been well planned. If you are cabling a new o renovated home the most important principle is: install a cabling hub that is easily accessible to have the carriers cable installed to it regardless of the technology used to deliver the services and star wire all the cabling from that cabling hub . If you are cabling an existing home, cable what is practical and use alternate technologies on an as need basis.

REGULAR COLUMNS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Technology and functionality are driving an increase need for a good solid cabling foundation. You would never contemplate building a house without a solid foundation. For this reason don’t leave the technology in the home to chance, make sure you advise your customers that the technology depends on a good foundation and that is “Cabling”.

STANDARDS:

After decades of the Telecommunication industry trying to have telecommunications recognised in the Australian Building Code there is some movement in this direction. ACRS are one of the many stakeholder involved in a project to have the Building Code of Australia deal with the requirements of Pathways and Spaces in all new buildings. Clearly there is a need to have the pathways and spaces so cabling can be installed to support the growing plethora of services but there is also a need to have someone take charge of the management of these facilities particularly in the multi user dwellings.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

It is more important than ever to keep up with the latest technologies so are well placed to provide the right advice to your clients. Having your cabler registration is only the beginning, understanding the growing range of technologies that are supported by the cabling and ensuring your clients are made aware is also very important. The easiest way to do this is surfing the net for the “Residential technology trends”. One of most current one is HbbTV which will marry the existing free to air TV to the internet making it seamless to move from a free to air broadcast to catch up via the internet. To get the most of this upcoming technology it will be important to connect your TV to the internet using a cable. For more information go to http://www.freeview.com.au/freeviewplus/.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Registered Cablers Website – Get On It

ACRS is delighted to invite you to register on the “Find a Cabler” map on the www.registeredcablers.com.auwebsite. This website is promoting the services of registered cablers, like yourself, to households preparing to connect to the NBN. The NBN is going ahead and will grow exponentially from 2015 onwards. There will be 10 million premises connected to the NBN over the next 10 years and this represents a great opportunity to expand your business.

As a ‘special offer’ to you, ACRS are offering you a free 12 month listing on the site worth $100 p.a. If you want to take up this offer, please complete the form (click here) and return via email, fax or mail (details contained on the form). Cablers registered on the site are already getting valuable work, so if you want to expand your business over the next few years, register today.

http://www.registeredcablers.com.au/find-cablers/

ACRS e-Connect – October 2014