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nbn® Smart Places

Full fibre at eligible non-premises locations

nbnSmart Places enables the extension of nbn full fibre to eligible* non-premises locations that require broadband connectivity. This includes applications like high-definition CCTV, wireless charging on smart benches, public Wi-Fi, smart bins that send out notifications when they need emptying and more. When designing masterplan communities and smart cities of the future, these non-premises locations help to create truly connected places.

Benefits for developers

Custom built for the outdoors

nbn Smart Places enables connectivity to existing and emerging applications in outdoor locations including public Wi-Fi, Smart Poles, EV Charging Stations, high-definition CCTV and transport infrastructure.

Full fibre reliability

The nbn network provides connectivity for modern technology needs, with established standards and streamlined delivery models that help you to plan, build and connect^.

Lead the charge

nbn Smart Places provides a positive step forward for developers looking to achieve and elevate their “Smart Places” status. By setting your sights on the future, your actions can help improve social, economic and environmental outcomes for the places in which we live, work, play and trade.

Powering communities with nbn Smart Places

Discover how developer, Peet Limited, is transforming local communities through the innovation and sustainability offered by nbn Smart Places. Play the Build with nbn: nbn® Smart Places, Brabham Estate Case Study video (duration 3:35) to learn more.

How to apply and get started

Plan early

We recommend planning ahead by a minimum of six months.

Approvals

Ensure your relevant sites meet approved pit, pipe, and pathway design requirements.

Certification

Prepare for build and certification. nbn inspects proposed sites to declare it fit for purpose, which involves issuing a Certificate of Practical Completion.

Installation

Get installation ready. nbn will proceed to schedule and install the fibre network.

nbn plans

Asset owners/end customers will then be ready to connect to an nbn-powered plan through their preferred provider.

Your source for learning more

Your guide to nbn Smart Places

Learn more about nbn Smart Places product information, pricing and technical descriptions.

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Accelerating Smarter Development July 2025

This report outlines practical pathways to overcome barriers and unlock value. It provides an overview of key considerations for developers and industry professionals embarking on the journey to creating smart developments.

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Activating nbn Smart Places

This detailed connection guide provides the important information you need to install and activate nbn Smart Places.

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Report: The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT)

nbn commissioned research by the International Data Corporation (IDC), publishing a whitepaper detailing the growing interest and adoption of IoT thinking. This report shines a light on creating smarter, future-proofed communities and how nbn is well positioned to help meet deman in the non-premises access market.

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Work with an nbn® trained New Developments supplier

We encourage developers (big and small) to seek the assistance and support of an industry professional or an nbn trained New Developments supplier - designer or installer. As it’s your responsibility to ensure the design and build of the nbn infrastructure within your property boundary meets our standards, the assistance of an expert can be extremely helpful.

*Wholesale Ethernet Layer-2 product. nbn Smart Places is not available in Isolated and Limited Access Areas. Isolated Area means any area within the footprint of the Satellite Network which is defined as a ‘Very Remote’ or ‘Remote’ geographical area. Limited Access Area means any area within the footprint of the Satellite Network that cannot reasonably be accessed by road and would require some element of air or water transportation, including where the area would otherwise be an Urban Area, Major Rural Area, Minor Rural Area, Remote Area or Isolated Area.

^Network availability is defined as the percentage of time the nbn network is available and operating. For this measure, the network is considered ‘unavailable’ during the time nbn is restoring services following the raising of a fault. It does not include periods where the network is unavailable due to operational outages for matters such as network upgrades and improvements or events beyond nbn’s control. This metric has been rounded to the nearest two decimal places.