The short version
Key points
- The leaked material refers to new NBN FTTP NTDs and upcoming HFC NTDs for multi-gigabit plans.
- A single-port NTD is proposed as the default for most customers, including residential customers, with a maximum speed of 2.5 GB as stated in the presentation.
- A four-port NTD is proposed for selected business and multi-service residential customers, with a $100 fee stated for all customers.
- RSP testing is expected to open from 14 April 2025, alongside multi-gigabit plan testing.
- The material refers to a multi-gigabit plan launch scheduled for September 2025, but this is leaked information rather than a final public announcement.
What the leak appears to show
The information originated from a post on the Whirlpool forums and was shared with TechManPat by Ahmed. The post included a screenshot that appears to come from material supplied to retail service providers. The screenshot refers to two new NBN termination devices, or NTDs, for fibre to the premises customers, along with upcoming new HFC NTDs.
According to the leaked presentation, the new hardware is intended to support the introduction of multi-gigabit plans scheduled for September 2025. The presentation also says a new, smaller form factor will be used, with improved environmental credentials compared with legacy FTTP NTDs.
Single-port and four-port options
The proposed single-port NTD is described as the default for most customers, including all residential customers. The material states a maximum speed of 2.5 GB for this device. The presentation also describes a four-port NTD for customers purchasing Built for Business plans of 500 down and 200 up or above, as well as multi-service residential customers.
A $100 fee is stated for the four-port NTD for all customers. The leaked information does not establish the final retail plan pricing, eligibility rules or whether every detail will remain unchanged when the service launches.
Could the hardware support 10 GB services?
The device shown appears to be based on Nokia's ONXS 01 XQ, although the exact model may not be confirmed. The material lists a feature that would allow operators to capture new revenue from services requiring 10 GB symmetrical speeds. This has prompted speculation that the single-port device could support speeds beyond the 2.5 GB figure stated for the proposed default service.
However, the video does not confirm that Australian NBN customers will receive a 10 GB symmetrical plan. It only identifies the capability as one of the potential benefits and features associated with the device type.
Testing and other reported details
The leaked presentation says RSP testing is expected to open from 14 April 2025, aligned with multi-gigabit plan testing. It also refers to a new speed-test capability for the FTTP and HFC NTDs, intended to give RSPs greater certainty and assurance when handling support scenarios.
That speed-test capability is expected to be available six to 12 months from launch. The presentation suggests the feature could be integrated into the NTD, allowing an RSP to perform or access additional testing when supporting a customer.
The device shown is described in the video as using less than 8.6 watts, with a stated operating temperature range of minus 5 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius. The video raises a question about ventilation in locations that can reach the upper end of that range, but it does not report a test result or confirmed problem.
TechManPat’s conclusion
Pat's view is strongly positive: I see the leaked NTD plans as massive news for the NBN, particularly because fibre can potentially support faster services through equipment changes rather than replacing the cable itself. The September 2025 launch, final specifications and any 10 GB service should still be treated as unconfirmed until NBN Co or providers publish the official details.
This knowledge-centre summary is based on the linked TechManPat video and reflects the information available when it was published. Check current pricing, availability and policies before acting.
