[ashitlerferad]

Do you get to plug the fibre strands directly into your own equipment?? Most places telco equipment must be installed and you just get an Ethernet connection.

The Omnia has not shipped yet, but production is starting soon. Their kickstarter was wildly successful.

[voltagex_]

I don't want to deal with blinding light at all. NBNco has contractors come put holes in your walls to install a termination box, then you get Ethernet out.

http://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/already-con...

I don't really do hardware crowdfunding anymore. I was burned by the Almond+ device - "custom" chipset with no mainline support, ever.

[kalleboo]

Around these parts you get an optical SC outlet like this http://i.imgur.com/4n9m0q6.jpg into which you plug the operator-provided equipment. Which means you ought to be able to replace it, but I honestly don't know if you there is any third party equipment for sale...