To find out which fibre cabinet you are connected to you can use the FTTC checker.
The most accurate results are obtained using your telephone number, but if you have a non-BT line such as Sky or TalkTalk then use the Address Checker when prompted.
How does Fibre to the Cabinet work
Fibre to the cabinet is a connectivity technology that is based on a combination of fibre optic cable and copper cable.
The fibre optic cable is in place from the local telephone exchange to a distribution point (commonly called a roadside cabinet), hence the name fibre to the cabinet.
Where is my FTTC cabinet
FTTC cabinets are usually located within 50 metres of the old green PCP cabinets, although may be up to 100m in exceptional circumstances.
PCP cabinets may come in various forms, but the FTTC cabinets will be one of those shown on the FTTC cabinet page.
They are usually identified by the type of air vents.
How do I get fibre in my area
The easiest way to see if fibre is available in your area is to use a network coverage map, which many FNOs and internet service providers (ISPs) have on their websites.
WonderNet is no exception and our coverage map makes it easy for you to choose an affordable package.
How does fibre get installed
The installer follows your agreed install plan (this could be via aerial, underground duct, buried cable, mounted along a fenceline) and connects the fibre to your home’s External Termination Point (ETP), which is a small box installed at an agreed location on the outside of your house.
How do I know if my house is fibre ready
It’s a physical line from your address to the wider network. To see if your address is ready for fibre broadband, perform a coverage check on the NetLink Trust website.
If your TP is installed, NetLink Trust takes 1 to 4 weeks to test the end-to-end connection to your TP, and to update their databases.
How does full fibre connect to my house
With Full Fibre installation, we’ll upgrade the master phone socket (the white box on the wall) and install an Openreach modem (ONT), which connects to the fibre optical cable that comes into your house.
The ONT enables you to get our fibre broadband and phone services, and connects to your BT Smart Hub.
What is a street cabinet
The street cabinet is a sturdy and flexible cabinet specially desined by Foss for use in fibre optical installations and are meant for outdoor installation and have ventilation in side, front and back for natural venting.
The cabinets are delivered with a base for burial installation or for mounting to a foundation.
How long does fibre installation take
An installation can take anything between 1 to 4 hours depending on the complexity of getting the fibre cable from the boundary wall to where you want the CPE to be located.
Once the CPE has been installed, you will need to plug your computer into the CPE with a LAN cable.
How long does it take for Openreach to install fibre
Typically, installation (of both elements) takes about two hours. A fibre cable is fed from the nearby Connectorised Block Terminal to the outside of the premises, either from a nearby telegraph pole or underground chamber.
Why does donti have fibre in my area
It may be because: You live too far away from the nearest street cabinet.
The phone line between your home and cabinet can’t support fast enough speeds. Demand for fibre in your postcode is high, and it’s full to capacity.
What lights should show on fibre box
Alarm light: No light = No issues detected, and ONT is working as expected.
Solid Red light = ONT problem detected, contact your internet service provider. Solid Green light = No issues detected, and ONT is working as expected.
Can I get BT fibre to the home
It’s delivered to your home via fibre or copper cables. You can see what broadband you can get with us on our broadband deals page.
With broadband, you can get online with a wired connection (by plugging in to your router with an Ethernet cable), and a wireless connection (your wi-fi).
Can I pay to get fibre to my house UK
Unfortunatley there is nothing you can do. You can’t pay extra to get a better service.
Your only options are satellite broadband, or getting a leased line but leased lines cost around £500-600 per month and are really aimed at businesses.
Who owns the fibre-optic cables UK
There are two main fibre optic networks in the UK – the Openreach network, used by most big-name providers, and Virgin Media’s own cable network.
The Openreach website has a page dedicated to its fibre broadband roll-out plans.
What is full fibre
With full fibre broadband, often referred to as FTTP or FTTH, fibre optic cables go all the way to your home / business premises.
Made from glass and as thin as a strand of hair, the fibres use pulses of light to transmit data fast, giving you a faster internet connection.
How long does Openreach take to connect Fibre
Typically, installation (of both elements) takes about two hours.
Can you have a landline with full fibre
As there is no landline facility attached with Full Fibre (Fibre to the Premise) this is a broadband only service.
This means that there will be no dial tone, so if you need to contact the emergency services, you’ll need to use a mobile phone.
How does Fibre Internet get installed
During the appointment, the technician will install a small utility box called an optical network terminal (or ONT) outside or inside your home.
The tech will then run a cable from a nearby equipment box to the ONT, which will carry the fiber-optic connection from the larger network to your premises.
How does fibre broadband get to your house
Fibre optic cables run between the telephone exchange and the phone cabinet on your street.
Standard copper cables then connect this cabinet to your home. It’s the way we deliver your fibre broadband.
What equipment do you get with BT full fibre
If you’ve got Fibre to the Home or Fibre Home Phone you’ll get a modem, a battery back-up unit and a BT Hub (if you don’t have one already).
What is PON on fiber Box
A passive optical network (PON) is a system commonly used by telecommunications network providers that brings fiber optic cabling and signals all or most of the way to the end user.
Depending on where the PON terminates, the system can be described as fiber to the curb, fiber to the building or fiber to the home.
Can BT change my cabinet
“Unfortunately not. We can’t move a line that’s already connected to a home or business from one cabinet to another.”
Is fibre faster than WIFI
Fiber optic provides the same speed, but the way fiber optic handles the network congestion and provides high speed makes it a better option when a single network is handling many users.
With a wireless connection, you will face network congestion that causes slow load times.
Where is the ONT box located
An Optical Network Terminal, or ONT, is a unit typically located on the side of your house or in your garage.
An ONT converts the signals from fiber optic light into copper and electric signals.
ONTs have a power supply connected to an external battery backup enclosure. The power supply is often located in the home.
Do you need an engineer to install fibre broadband
You will need an engineer visit to install the fibre cable and ONT (optical modem).
How do you know if you have fibre broadband
How do I know if I have Fiber-Optic Internet? If you have an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) like this on the outside of your location, your connection is fiber-optic.
If you have a Network Interface Device (NID) box like one of these on the outside of your location, your connection is copper.
How does fibre optic broadband connect to my house
The fibre cable will usually enter your property through the same point as your telephone line, which then connects to a modem to reach the signal.
Fibre to the cabinet on the other hand uses fibre optic cable ONLY to the cabinet, and then copper wire delivers the connection into your home or business.
How much does it cost to install fiber optic cable
Fiber Optic Installation Costs In general, it will cost between $1 and $6 per linear foot of cable installed.
What is the Openreach box in my new house
This white box connects to a fibre-optic cable that runs to your house and enables you to access our FTTP fibre network for broadband and voice.
There are several lights on the ONT, when these lights change colour or flash, it means something is happening.
Do they dig up your drive for fibre broadband
If possible, the fibre broadband installers don’t dig up the driveway or lift cemented paving.
The engineer hinted that if he thought he would do damage to paving then he would consult with us first.
Citations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openreach
https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-setup-Wi-Fi-network/Moving-Master-Socket/td-p/1997438
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jan/11/newmedia.guardianweeklytechnologysection
