02 9188 1577

INTERNET
TECHNICIAN
NSW

YOUR ISP HAS SOMEONE REMOTE.
WE HAVE SOMEONE ON-SITE.

An internet technician from SECURE A COM diagnoses and repairs NBN and broadband faults at homes and businesses across New South Wales. We specialise in on-site fault diagnosis — bridge tap detection, VDSL2 line attenuation testing, and FTTC/FTTN signal analysis — using professional test equipment that ISPs won't deploy. Based in the Sutherland Shire with state-wide reach, most faults are resolved in a single visit by an Open Registered Cabler, A10089.

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Open Registered Cabler · A10089 State-Wide NSW Coverage 90% Fixed Same Visit Serving NSW Since 2008
Open Registered Cabler A10089
Registered Cabler ASIAL · ICAA Member
Since 2008 Sydney & Sutherland Shire
12-Month Guarantee All workmanship warranted
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The Problem

WHY NSW INTERNET FAULTS GO UNRESOLVED

Internet faults across New South Wales share a common thread — ISPs test remotely and close tickets. But the actual fault is almost always in the physical infrastructure: the wiring, the node, the copper run. Here's what they're missing.

// PROBLEM 01

ISPs Only Test Remotely — They Never Come Out

Your ISP's support team works from a remote diagnostics dashboard. They can see your modem's sync signal — nothing more. They can't see the wiring behind your wall, the Krone IDC terminations in your cabinet, or the bridge tap on an unused extension socket. If their dashboard says the line is active, the ticket gets closed.

// PROBLEM 02

FTTN Copper Runs in Regional NSW Are Long — and Degraded

New South Wales still has significant FTTN coverage, particularly in outer suburban and semi-rural areas. The longer the copper run from the node to your premises, the higher the line attenuation — and the lower your maximum sync speed. ISPs classify these as "within tolerance" even when you're receiving a fraction of your plan speed. We test the actual attenuation and trace the physical cause.

// PROBLEM 03

FTTN Nodes Overheat — ISPs Blame the Modem

FTTN nodes in unshaded locations across NSW overheat in summer and degrade connection quality for entire streets. Speeds drop 40–60% during peak afternoon heat. When you call your ISP, they run a remote test at 9 am when the fault isn't active, declare the line clean, and suggest you reboot your modem. We can identify the thermal correlation and document it for a legitimate ISP escalation or NBN Co complaint.

// PROBLEM 04

Legacy Internal Wiring Creates Bridge Taps — Still Unseen in 2026

Millions of Australian homes were wired for POTS telephone service in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. That wiring was designed for voice — not VDSL2 or FTTC. Every parallel extension socket that remains connected to your line creates a bridge tap, adding impedance and signal reflection that destroys your NBN sync speed. Your ISP can't see this. We find it in minutes.

// PROBLEM 05

Apartment MDFs Are a Maze — ISPs Refuse to Access Them

In multi-dwelling units across NSW, the Main Distribution Frame in the comms room is where many NBN faults originate — incorrect pair assignments, corroded jumpers, unmarked cabling. ISP contractors won't go near the MDF. Building managers often don't have access. We do — and we carry the tools to test, identify, and repair MDF faults on the same visit.

// PROBLEM 06

Corroded Lead-In Cables and Water Ingress After NSW Storms

Heavy rain is common across coastal and inland NSW. When water enters the lead-in cable conduit or the cable pit at the street, it degrades the copper pair's insulation — causing intermittent dropouts that clear up in dry weather and return with the next storm. ISPs log these as temporary "line noise" events and close the ticket. We identify water ingress faults using insulation resistance testing and trace the fault directly to the pit, conduit, or cable entry point at your home.

The Solution

AN INDEPENDENT INTERNET TECHNICIAN
WHO ACTUALLY COMES TO YOU

SECURE A COM is an independent, Open Registered Cabler (A10089) operating across New South Wales. We come to your home or business with professional test equipment — TDR, OTDR, signal analysers, and VDSL2 test kits — and diagnose the fault on-site. No remote guessing. No ticket closures. Evidence-based diagnosis and same-visit repair in the vast majority of cases.

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We test the physical wiring — not just the sync signal from a dashboard
Bridge tap identification and removal — VDSL2 line restored to full spec
Line attenuation measurement and documentation for ISP escalation
MDF comms room access — apartment and commercial building faults repaired
State-wide travel — Greater Sydney and regional NSW locations serviced
90% of faults resolved in a single on-site visit — written workmanship guarantee
Real Jobs · Real Faults · Real Evidence

WATCH US EXPOSE THE REAL FAULT

These aren't staged demos. Every video is a real Sydney job where we were called in after the ISP said nothing was wrong — and found exactly what they missed. Watch the full diagnostic process, on camera.

18+ Years Experience
5.0★ Google Rated
90% Fixed Same Visit
12M Workmanship Guarantee
NBN technician exposing faulty socket installed by ISP contractor — customer wrongly blamed for slow speeds
NBN Socket Fault · ISP Accountability

They Blamed the Customer's Cabling — But the Real Fault Was on Their Side

Faulty socket installed by NBN, incorrect termination causing speed loss, and cross-talk at the MDF — all blamed on the customer's internal wiring. After our fix: 10 Mbps from the router jumped to over 100 Mbps directly from the socket.

Corroded HFC street tap causing NBN dropouts in rain — Penshurst NSW infrastructure fault
NBN HFC Fault · Penshurst NSW

NBN HFC Drops Out When It Rains? This 10-Year Fault Finally Makes Sense

Ten years of intermittent dropouts during rain and hot weather — NBN kept closing the job as "resolved." On site we found severe corrosion on the street HFC tap, rusted pit hardware, and water ingress confirmed as the cause. Now escalating to force infrastructure replacement.

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Services Available Across NSW

INTERNET & TELECOM SERVICES

From a suspected bridge tap to a full NBN fault investigation — SECURE A COM provides licensed, on-site internet technician services across New South Wales. We travel to you, diagnose the fault with professional equipment, and repair it in a single visit.

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Internet Technician — Main Service

Internet Technician (All Locations)

View the full internet technician service page — covering all of Sydney and beyond. Fault diagnosis, bridge tap removal, and on-site NBN repairs for homes and businesses.

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Fault Repair — ISP Disputes

Private NBN Technician

ISP says nothing is wrong — but your internet still doesn't work. Our independent private NBN technicians find what remote tests can't. Evidence-based reports for ISP escalation across NSW.

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Fault Repair

Internet Fault Finding NSW

Not sure what's causing your internet problems? Our fault finding service diagnoses dropouts, slow speeds, and intermittent connection issues with professional test equipment — wherever you are in NSW.

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Fault Repair

NBN Fault Repair NSW

Bridge tap, damaged cable, faulty socket or corroded Krone termination? We repair NBN faults on-site within the same service call — from socket replacements to lead-in cable remediation.

NBN fault repair services
Fault Repair

Phone Line Repair NSW

Crackling landline, no dial tone, or VoIP problems on your NBN phone service. We diagnose and repair copper phone line faults at homes and businesses across New South Wales.

Phone line repair services
MDF Services

MDF Jumpering for Apartments

Many NSW apartment internet faults originate at the building's Main Distribution Frame. We access the comms room and connect your unit correctly — resolving faults standard ISP processes miss.

MDF jumpering for apartments
WiFi & Networking

WiFi Solutions NSW

Once your NBN line is confirmed fault-free, WiFi dead zones are a separate problem. We assess, optimise, and fix wireless performance across your home or office anywhere in NSW.

Fix WiFi coverage problems
Installation

Lead-In Cable Installation

Deteriorated or incorrectly routed lead-in cable is a common fault on older NSW properties. We replace and reroute lead-in cables to restore optimal line quality from the pit to your premises.

Lead-in cable installation
How It Works

FROM YOUR FIRST CALL TO FIXED — ACROSS NEW SOUTH WALES

Here's exactly what happens when you book an internet technician with SECURE A COM across NSW. We travel to you, diagnose the fault with professional equipment, and in the majority of cases repair it on the same visit — no matter where in New South Wales you are.

01
Step 01

Book Online — Describe Your Fault in Plain English

Call us or use the online booking form and describe your problem: dropouts, slow speeds, no connection, crackling phone — whatever it is. You don't need technical knowledge. We'll ask the right questions to determine which service applies and advise on the likely cause before we even arrive. SECURE A COM has been diagnosing NBN and internet faults across NSW since 2008.

Book online or by phone Plain English only No tech jargon needed Serving NSW since 2008
02
Step 02

We Confirm Your Appointment and Travel Arrangements

We confirm an exact arrival window — not a vague half-day block. We'll confirm the visit date, estimated travel time to your location, and any access requirements (building access, parking, comms room key). For locations outside Greater Sydney, we discuss travel requirements at booking so there are no surprises on the day.

Specific arrival window Mon–Fri service calls Travel confirmed at booking Access requirements noted
03
Step 03

On-Site Fault Diagnosis with Professional Test Equipment

We arrive with professional telecommunications test equipment — VDSL2 analysers, TDR, line testers, and signal measurement tools — and begin a systematic on-site diagnosis. We test the physical wiring, the MDF terminations, the lead-in cable, and the connection to the NBN equipment. This is the step your ISP has never taken. Most faults are identified within the first 20 minutes on-site.

VDSL2 line analysis Bridge tap detection Physical wiring check MDF inspection
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Step 04

Repair Carried Out On-Site — Same Visit

In 90% of cases, we carry out the repair on the same visit. Bridge tap removal, Krone IDC re-termination, lead-in cable repair, socket replacement, or MDF pair jumpering — we carry the tools and materials to complete these repairs immediately. Where the fault is an ISP or NBN Co infrastructure issue, we provide written documentation for escalation that ISPs cannot ignore.

Bridge tap removal Krone IDC re-termination Socket replacement ISP escalation report
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Step 05

Speed Verified, Results Explained, Guarantee Issued

Before we leave, we re-test your connection speed and confirm the fault is resolved. We walk you through what we found and what was done — in plain language. You receive a 12-month workmanship guarantee on all repairs carried out. If the same fault recurs within 12 months due to our workmanship, we return at no additional charge. Full terms at secureacom.com.au/terms-conditions

Post-repair speed test Plain-English debrief 12-month guarantee Written report on request
// Coverage Note

Based in Sutherland Shire — We Travel to You

SECURE A COM is headquartered in the Sutherland Shire. This page exists because we genuinely come to your area — and often further. There are very few telecommunications specialists in New South Wales who carry the professional test equipment and hold an Open Cabler Registration to diagnose NBN faults the way we do. We've been doing this since 2008 and we travel state-wide for the faults that matter. If you're outside Greater Sydney, we still travel — pricing details in the link below.

Our Shire Base State-Wide Call-Outs Specialists in NSW Est. 2008
View travel pricing in our Terms & Conditions

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Book an Internet Technician in NSW Mon–Fri · State-Wide Coverage · 90% Fixed Same Visit
Transparent Pricing

ONE PRICE. NO SURPRISES.

A single fixed fee covers your on-site diagnosis and repair — across Greater Sydney and beyond. For locations outside 40km from Sutherland Shire, travel is charged separately and confirmed before we book.

// Service Call Fee
$ 250
inc. GST  |  Per service call

GST inclusive. Includes one hour on-site with an Open Registered Cabler and up to 40km travel from our Sutherland Shire office. Additional travel outside 40km confirmed before booking. See full Terms & Conditions →

// Everything included
1 hour on-site with an Open Registered Cabler
Up to 40km travel from Sutherland Shire
Full internet diagnostic & fault location testing
VDSL2 line attenuation and signal analysis
On-site repair where possible (same visit)
ISP escalation report if network fault found
12-month workmanship guarantee on all repairs
+Full video/photo report — +1hr additional charge
12-Month Workmanship Guarantee — all repairs and installations across NSW are covered.
// Common Questions

PRICING FAQ

The $250 (GST inclusive) covers one hour on-site with an Open Registered Cabler, up to 40km travel from our Sutherland Shire office, a full internet diagnostic with VDSL2 line testing, fault location, and a basic written report. Most internet faults across Greater Sydney are diagnosed and fixed within this first hour.
Travel up to 40km from our Sutherland Shire office is included in the $250 service call fee. Beyond 40km, additional travel is charged using the ATO cents-per-kilometre method. We confirm your exact travel cost before finalising the booking — so there are no surprises. See our Terms & Conditions for the full travel pricing schedule.
Yes — we travel to regional NSW for the right faults and the right clients. SECURE A COM is one of very few telecommunications specialists in New South Wales who carries professional diagnostic equipment and holds an Open Cabler Registration to diagnose faults at this level. If you're in regional NSW, call us and we'll discuss your fault, give you an honest opinion on whether an on-site visit is warranted, and confirm travel costs upfront.
If your fault requires more than an hour, we continue at our standard hourly rate. We'll always advise before additional time is billed so you can decide whether to proceed. The vast majority of residential faults are diagnosed and repaired within the first included hour — 90% are resolved in a single visit.
Minor consumables like wall plates, cable clips, and patch leads are included in the service call. If the fault requires additional materials — a new lead-in cable, conduit runs, or Krone IDC blocks — these are quoted separately before any work proceeds. You'll never be billed for materials without prior agreement.
The $250 fee covers the full on-site diagnostic and documentation regardless of outcome. If the fault sits in your ISP's or NBN Co's infrastructure, you'll leave with a complete fault report and ISP escalation pack — everything you need to get the network-side issue resolved without paying for another visit.
Licences & Credentials

LICENSED. CERTIFIED. ACCOUNTABLE.

Secure A Com holds every licence and certification required to legally work on NBN and telecommunications infrastructure in Australia. Our master technicians are fully registered with ASIAL, an official national cabling registrar accredited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). When you book with us, you're engaging a properly registered cabler — not an unlicensed contractor. Click any certificate to view it in full.

Open Registered Cabler — A10089 Australian Communications Authority — Licence 16598 Telstra Contractor — CID 90024185 Telstra Install & Maintenance — DC0051 Electrical Craft Certificate — 8915293 Data Cabling — AS3080 ABN 78 130 056 987
Jason Kearney — Founder & Master Technician, SECURE A COM
// Founder & Master Technician

JASON KEARNEY

Founder Jason Kearney is an Open Registered Cabler with 29 years of industry experience. In 1997, he was a manager for one of the first private contracting companies to work in the Telstra network following privatisation, leading the landmark CAN 2000 Project. Since establishing SECURE A COM in 2008, Jason has provided Sydney with independent, expert fault diagnosis and telecommunications solutions.

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Open Cabler Registration Licence A10089
Open Cabler Registration
ASIAL (ACMA-accredited registrar) — A10089
Cabler Registration Certificate
Australian Cabler Registration
ASIAL Member
Australian Communications Authority Licence 16598
Australian Communications Authority
Licence 16598
Regulatory Framework Licence
Regulatory Framework Licence
Milcom
Telstra Install and Maintenance Certificate DC0051
Telstra Install & Maintenance
Certificate DC0051
Telstra Copper Jointing Certificate
Telstra Copper Jointing
Certificate
Telstra Contractor Accreditation CID 90024185
Telstra Contractor Accreditation
CID 90024185
Telstra Lines Manager Certificate
Telstra Lines Manager
Certificate
Electrical Craft Certificate 8915293
Electrical Craft Certificate
Licence 8915293
Data Cabling Certification AS3080
Data Cabling Certification
AS3080
Bonded Asbestos Removal Certificate
Bonded Asbestos Removal
Certificate
Sydney Tunnel Induction
Sydney Tunnel Induction
Certificate
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ABN 78 130 056 987
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COMPANIES WE'VE WORKED FOR

From national banks to fast food chains — Sydney's biggest organisations trust us with their telecommunications infrastructure.

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We diagnose faults across all Australian ISPs
Frequently Asked Questions

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR NSW SERVICE

Questions about booking an internet technician across New South Wales, what faults we diagnose, how far we travel, and what to expect from your service call.

Yes — SECURE A COM is based in the Sutherland Shire but travels across New South Wales for the right faults. This page exists because we genuinely come to your area. We're one of very few telecommunications specialists in NSW who carry the professional diagnostic equipment and hold an Open Cabler Registration (A10089) to diagnose NBN faults at this level. For locations outside Greater Sydney, we discuss travel requirements and costs at booking. Call us on 02 9188 1577 to confirm whether an on-site visit is the right solution for your problem.
We service all NBN technology types across New South Wales — FTTC (Fibre to the Curb), FTTN (Fibre to the Node), FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), FTTB (Fibre to the Building), and HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial). We carry the appropriate test equipment for each technology. NSW has significant FTTN coverage in outer suburban and semi-rural areas, where long copper runs and high line attenuation are common issues we specialise in diagnosing.
This is the most common situation we deal with. ISPs test your connection remotely — they can see your sync signal but they cannot see the physical wiring behind your walls. The most common cause of this discrepancy is bridge taps — unused phone extension sockets that remain connected to your line, introducing signal impedance that degrades your VDSL2 or FTTC sync speed significantly. We identify these faults in minutes using on-site test equipment. Your ISP's "clean line" result is technically not wrong — but it misses the physical cause entirely.
A bridge tap is an unterminated length of wire connected in parallel to your main telephone pair — typically an old extension socket wired in during the 1970s, 80s, or 90s. These were invisible during the ADSL era but wreak havoc on VDSL2, FTTC, and FTTN connections because they introduce signal reflection and impedance mismatch. NSW homes built before the 2000s frequently have three to five of these extensions still live on the line. We identify and isolate them, which in many cases restores line speed to near plan rate within the same visit. Most ISP support teams don't even mention bridge taps as a possibility.
Yes — we travel to regional NSW for on-site fault diagnosis where a phone consultation confirms an on-site visit is warranted. Regional properties are often served by FTTN with longer copper runs, which means higher line attenuation and greater sensitivity to internal wiring faults. We assess every regional booking individually, confirm travel costs upfront, and only proceed when we're confident we can add real value. Call 02 9188 1577 to discuss your situation.
ISP technicians are contracted by your Internet Service Provider to verify that their network is performing correctly. Their job is to confirm the line is active at the ISP's hand-off point — not to diagnose faults inside your property. They won't access your internal wiring, they won't check the MDF in your building's comms room, and they won't document faults for escalation. A private internet technician from SECURE A COM works for you, not your ISP. We have no incentive to close a ticket — our job is to find and fix the actual fault, regardless of where it sits.
The standard service call covers one hour on-site, which is sufficient for the majority of residential internet faults. Most bridge tap identifications, socket replacements, and Krone IDC re-terminations are completed within 45–60 minutes. More complex faults — MDF pair reassignment in an apartment building, or multi-circuit tracing in a home wired across multiple zones — may extend beyond the first hour. We'll advise before additional time is billed.
Intermittent or time-of-day faults are often the trickiest — and the most common ones ISPs dismiss. There are two main categories. The first is an infrastructure fault (FTTN node overheating in summer afternoons, or evening network congestion on your ISP's service) — which we can document and escalate on your behalf. The second is a wiring fault that becomes more pronounced under load — bridge taps, corroded Krone IDC terminations, or a deteriorated lead-in cable that passes remote tests but fails under real traffic. We test for both categories and leave you with documented evidence either way.

WE COME TO YOU —
ANYWHERE IN NSW. LET'S FIX YOUR INTERNET TODAY.

Book an independent, Open Registered Cabler internet technician across New South Wales. We travel to your location, diagnose the fault with professional test equipment, and repair it — most visits complete within the hour.

State-wide NSW coverage Open Registered Cabler · A10089 12-month workmanship guarantee Regional & metro NSW serviced 90% fixed in a single visit

Mon–Fri · After-hours by request · Across New South Wales

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