What is the NBN?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is Australia’s nationwide internet infrastructure, managed by NBN Co, a government-owned corporation.
Instead of building their own networks, telcos like Telstra, Optus, and TPG resell internet plans using NBN’s fibre, copper or satellite infrastructure.
Depending on where you live, your connection type may vary:
- FTTP (fibre to the premises) – fastest & most stable
- FTTN, FTTC, or HFC – copper-based or cable
- Fixed Wireless or Satellite – for rural/remote areas
If you’re wondering “Is the NBN down?”, keep reading.
How to check for NBN outages
Experiencing slow speeds, dropouts or no connection? You might be facing an NBN outage. Here’s what you can do:
- Use our real-time NBN outage map to see live disruptions reported by users across the country.
- Perform an NBN connection check using your provider’s status tool or our map.
- Visit NBN Co's official page for planned maintenance announcements.
You can also search by postcode to find NBN outages in my area using our NBN lookup or outage check tools.
Still unsure?
Use the NBN outage check tool on our platform to verify connection status, historical downtime, and compare with similar reports in your neighbourhood.
Not every internet issue is an NBN failure — some may be caused by your provider, home setup, or local network congestion.