What is a New Development Charge (NDC)?
FAQ’s about NDC’s
The NDC varies depending on the access network provider, below are a list of fees accurate as of July 1 2022:
- nbn® Co – $300
- Opticomm – $300 in a class 5 address, otherwise the cost varies and is levied by Opticomm directly depending on the development
- Lynham Networks (Lightning) – $300
- Redtrain – Typically ranges from $150 to $300
- ASN Telecom – $300
Leaptel will advise you of the existance of the fee at your address during the signup process. If you require additional time to consider the fee please advise the customer service representative.
Leaptel passes on the NDC strictly at cost and does not profit from the NDC.
Unfortunately, as the fee is charged to us we are unable to waive or discount the fee. Any NDC must be paid before we can order the internet connection.
While you may wish to raise the cost of the NDC with your Landlord or Real Estate Agent, we will require you to make payment on the fee to us before we can proceed with your order. We are unable to communicate or negotiate with a third party about the NDC.
Standard activation fees will apply depending upon your service type.
nbn® Co charges $300.
Read more about nbn®‘s NDC on their website.
A once-off charge may apply if your service address is identified by Redtrain as being within the site boundary of a new development. This typically ranges from $150 to $300. If applicable, the fee will need to be paid on signup.
ASN Telecom charges $300 and payment must be made directly to them. Customers that are required to pay an NDC must call Redtrain to process the payment once their order has been placed with Leaptel.
Opticomm charges $300 in a class 5 address, otherwise the cost varies and is levied by Opticomm directly depending on the development.
Lynham Networks (Lightning) charges $300 and payment is processed with your Leaptel service order. Leaptel then pays Lynham Networks (Lightning) directly on your behalf.