Duct Access

If you are an ACMA Licensed Carrier, Duct Access gives you access to Telstra’s network of ducts, tunnels, manholes and pits for the purpose of installing and operating your own cables and equipment.

Duct Access of up to 25km can be arranged on order. Access is implemented with the installation of a subduct (with a nominal inner diameter of 28mm) along an approved route.
You are responsible for installing the subduct to carry your own cable and you are able to install cable loops and joint closures along the route in approved locations.

When applying for Duct Access, existing Telstra Wholesale customers who are licensed carriers will need to: 

• Ensure that the relevant terms and conditions of the contract for facilities access to the duct network
  are understood
• Submit one or more study requests, an order form containing a design and construction proposal and a joint completion inspection request, according to the ordering and provisioning procedures for Duct Access
• Have approval for physical access to Telstra sites before visiting any Telstra underground equipment or buildings
• Use approved contractors to install the equipment
• Submit a final 'as built drawing' so Telstra can maintain current network records.