Tpg Telecom First Major Telco To Add G.Fast To Its Fttb Network
G. Fast technology enables superfast download speeds of up to one gigabit per second (1000Mbps) across its fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) network. The upgrade makes good on a promise made late last year to be “a more robust competitor to NBN Co”.
First approved in 2014, G.Fast is a network standard designed for short local loops.
TPGs current fibre optic network is installed in many metro apartment buildings in Australia, enabling Ultrafast typical evening speed of 90Mbps.
The telco said it’s FTTB services are now “up to 10 times faster” than similar FTTB services offered by NBN Co.
Adtran, Inc, a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications equipment is the DSLAM vendor that TPG Telecom is using for their G.Fast FTTB services.
The launch of new speed tiers across TPG Telecom’s wholesale networks follows a recent decision by the ACCC to accept an undertaking that will see the telco continue to functionally separate its wholesale and retail arms for the supply of superfast broadband services.
The undertaking comes into effect in October 2022 and provides TPG with greater flexibility to expand its fixed line footprint and supports the company’s competitive strategy to continue growing in the Australian market.
Plans & Speed Options
For the first 12 months, wholesale customers will receive a 15% cashback that will last for the lifetime of active service.
Two speed options can be purchased by customers with the new G.Fast upgrade, now available in 2000+ buildings across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT covering 230,000+ buildings. Read More…
