adminNBN vs Fibre Enterprise Ethernet in Baulkham Hills
Broadconnect’s network hub on Inglewood Place delivers both premium NBN and dedicated fibre to offices right across Baulkham Hills. Local companies often ask which service offers the best blend of speed, uptime and value. This guide compares fibre enterprise ethernet Baulkham Hills plans with business-grade NBN so you can pick the link that matches your budget and growth plans.
1. What Each Service Really Is
NBN Enterprise Ethernet
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Symmetrical 100 to 1000 Mbps
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Traffic runs on NBN’s separated business VLAN
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99.95 percent uptime SLA, four-hour restoration
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Build fee often waived on 24-month terms
Fibre Enterprise Ethernet (Direct Fibre)
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Private fibre strand direct to Broadconnect’s Sydney core
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Speeds from 250 Mbps to 10 Gbps
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99.99 percent uptime SLA, two-hour restoration
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Layer 2 hand-off ideal for multi-site MPLS
2. Speed and Contention
| Feature | NBN Enterprise Ethernet | Fibre Enterprise Ethernet |
|---|---|---|
| Contention | Shared business VLAN | One-to-one dedicated |
| Max speed tier | 1000 Mbps | 10 Gbps |
| Typical latency to Sydney CBD | 6 ms | 2 ms |
If you host real-time applications like VoIP or video editing, the dedicated lane on fibre keeps jitter under 3 ms even in afternoon peaks.
3. Real Pricing Snapshot
| Plan | Speed | Upfront | Monthly | 1-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium NBN 100 / 40 | 100 / 40 | $0 | $110 | $1 320 |
| Enterprise Ethernet 400 / 400 | 400 / 400 | $0* | $599 | $7 188 |
| Fibre EE 1000 / 1000 | 1 Gbps | $999 | $1 199 | $15 387 |
* Build fee waived on 24-month contracts, subject to NBN site survey.
4. Service Level Agreement
| Metric | NBN EE | Fibre EE |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime target | 99.95 percent | 99.99 percent |
| Restoration | 4 h | 2 h |
| Latency guarantee | 30 ms national | 20 ms national |
Both tiers include proactive monitoring from Broadconnect’s Norwest network operations centre. For technical specs, see the official NBN Enterprise Ethernet overview
5. Use-Case Checklist
| Scenario | Recommended Link |
|---|---|
| Cloud apps, Microsoft 365, under 40 users | NBN Enterprise Ethernet |
| VoIP contact centre, low jitter required | Fibre Enterprise Ethernet |
| Off-site backups, video production | Fibre Enterprise Ethernet |
| Budget sensitive start-ups | Premium NBN 100 / 40 then upgrade later |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I switch from NBN to fibre later without downtime?
Yes. Broadconnect installs fibre in parallel, then cuts over outside office hours. -
Will my static IP block stay the same?
Static addresses migrate automatically on Broadconnect links. -
Is 4 G or 5 G backup included?
Every fibre EE service ships with a SmartEdge router that fails over to 5 G within fifteen seconds. -
Does NBN Enterprise Ethernet work for VoIP?
Absolutely. With 400 / 400 Mbps and QoS enabled, MOS scores sit above 4.3.
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Implementation Timeline – Broadconnect Fast-Track
| Week | Task |
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| Week 1 | Site survey, build order, bill audit |
| Week 2 | Router pre-configuration, IP plan |
| Week 3 | Fibre or NBN circuit delivered, light-level test |
| Week 4 | Cut-over after 6 p.m., live traffic monitoring for 48 hours |
All engineering and project management are handled by Broadconnect’s local team so there is no carrier ping-pong.
Next Step
Broadconnect audits your current bill and designs a right-size link—most Baulkham Hills firms cut upload delays by 80 percent and save on voice line rental. Call 1300 880 330 or request a callback for a same-day quote.