The short version
Key points
- Two new NTD versions are shown: a single-port model and a four-port model.
- The official NBN webpages list the devices as available from September; the report assumes this means September 2025.
- The new units are designed to fit the existing NTD mounting equipment.
- The devices do not include an SFP+ port, which may limit cabling options for some multi-gigabit router setups.
- A speed test shared by Leaptel is reported in the transcript with inconsistent units, so the result should be treated cautiously.
New NBN NTDs appear online
Images of the new NBN FTTP NTDs were shared on Whirlpool by a Leaptel representative, leading to the publication of official NBN webpages for the devices. The pages cover two versions: a single-port NTD and a four-port NTD.
The images show units that are smaller and more streamlined than the existing equipment discussed in the report. The four-port version is larger than the single-port model and includes an on/off switch and status light.
September availability
NBN’s official pages list the new connection boxes as “available from September”. The report assumes this refers to September 2025 because that is the upcoming September at the time of publication on 4 May 2025. The supplied information does not otherwise confirm the year.
The new NTDs are intended to support multi-gigabit NBN services. The report indicates that existing speeds have been limited by the modem or NTD equipment, rather than solely by the fibre connection.
Existing mounts and installation
The new units are expected to fit the existing NTD mounting equipment. This means an upgrade should not require the mounting hardware to be replaced. The reported process involves unplugging the optical cable, connecting the replacement NTD and reconnecting the customer’s equipment.
The report also refers to a gap filler for the single-port model. This appears to account for the difference in size when the smaller NTD is installed using the existing mounting arrangement.
No SFP+ port
Although the new NTDs are intended for higher-speed services, the four-port model shown does not include an SFP+ port. SFP+ connections are available on some newer routers and can provide an alternative high-throughput connection over one cable.
The lack of this port is therefore a limitation for customers who were hoping to connect a compatible router directly using SFP+. The available information does not establish whether another NTD version will add this connection.
Reported speed test
The report refers to a speed test shared by Leaptel with a 1 ms ping and a download result transcribed as “2,6 megabits per second”. The transcript then describes this as “2 GB”, so the units are inconsistent in the supplied material. It is not possible to confirm the intended measurement from the transcript alone.
The report also comments that upload speeds remain comparatively low and suggests that higher upload plans may require a separate service offering. It does not provide confirmed plan names, pricing or upload speeds for the new NTDs.
TechManPat’s conclusion
I think the smaller design, compatibility with existing mounts and support for multi-gigabit services make these new NTDs a positive development. I am disappointed that the four-port model does not include SFP+, and I would like to see clearer information about higher upload speeds and the plans that will use the new equipment.
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.
