Troubleshooting incoming calls for nbn Phone & Netphone
- Ensure that your internet connection is online. Your phone service requires working internet to operate. Visit our Network Status page to see if any known issues in your area are affecting your internet connection.
- Ensure your handset has power. Wireless handsets in particular may require charging or new batteries.
- Ensure that all cables are undamaged and plugged in securely.
- If you suspect your handset is faulty due to age and/or wear and tear, we recommend obtaining another handset for troubleshooting.
- Attempt to receive a call.
- If you have never been able to receive calls, please double-check that you have set up the service correctly. Setup guides for iiNet modems are available here. We also show which port to plug your handset into in the appendix of this guide.
Note: If you have a third-party modem, please check the modem manufacturer's website for support information. - Attempt to receive a call.
- Call us on 13 22 58 for further assistance.
*If you have no access to a working phone service, please email support@iinet.net.au.
Appendix - Where to plug in your handset for nbn® Phone & Netphone
Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H) or VX420-G2V Modem
Handsets must be plugged into the green PHONE port:
TP-Link VR1600v
Handsets must be plugged into the Phone 1 port:
TG-1 or TG-789 Broadband Gateway
Handsets must be plugged into the green Netphone port:
Huawei HG658
Handsets must be plugged into the grey Phone1 port:
NetComm NB16WV-02
Handsets must be plugged into the grey Phone port:
Budii Lite or Budii
Handsets must be plugged into the black Netphone port:
BoB2 or BoB Lite
Handsets must be plugged into the green Phone port: