An NBN battery can serve as a backup connection for your home, but it’s important to know when to replace it.
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Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is the NBN connection with the highest power and best performance, bringing high-speed internet to homes around Australia. However, it’s important to know that if you have a battery included in your FTTP installation, it can run out of charge like any other battery. Find out more about NBN batteries and what to do when you need to replace them in Savvy’s handy guide!
With a FTTP connection, you'll have the option to install a battery to act as a backup in the event of an outage, such as a storm. This can be useful if you’re working from home, as this will provide you with an internet connection (if your router also has a battery backup) and allow you to continue using landline phone services.
In most cases, this extra power can last for up to five hours, with the warranty of the battery generally lasting two years from its installation. You may decide that it’s worth installing this backup battery should you find yourself in this situation.
Replacing an NBN battery is much like doing so for any other battery-powered item, such as a remote. You’ll need to follow this simple process:
Several indicators can help you determine if the battery on your NBN plan requires replacement:
You can purchase a replacement NBN battery through several channels:
NBN batteries are recyclable, but because of the hazardous materials contained within them, they’re unsuitable for standard home recycling. Because of this, you’ll need to take the battery to a specialist recycling centre near you or return them to certain electronics stores, some of which are capable of recycling them. Check with your local council or electronics store if you’re unsure of where to dispose of your NBN battery.
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