Since installing fiber most often requires laying a new cable and setting up specialized equipment, some fiber providers do not give the option for you to self-install fiber internet.
You must have a technician come to your home to set it up for you, which can be very expensive.
How does fiber optic connected to your house
Fiber-optic is delivered via a cable, either from underground or an aerial power pole, that goes right into your house.
This is called Fiber to the Home, which is just what you want if you can get it.
Your internet service provider will bring it right to your door. Of course, it’s what’s inside the cable that counts.
Do I need an engineer to install Bt broadband
Most of our packages can be installed without an engineer coming into your home.
But if you do need an engineer visit, we’ll let you know before you order.
Then we’ll offer you the earliest available date for the visit. If we need to change the date of an appointment we’ve already made, or cancel it, we’ll contact you.
Does BT own Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic is an independent company and has nothing to do with BT. You will need to cancel your BT contract and sign up to Hyperoptic.
What does FTTP stand for
FTTP and FTTH are two different abbreviations for the same thing. FTTP stands for ‘fibre to the premises’ and FTTH stands for ‘fibre to the home’.
They are used interchangeably, along with ‘Ultrafast’ and ‘Full Fibre’.
Does Hyperoptic use BT lines
At Hyperoptic, we run an independent full fibre broadband network. This means it’s separate from BT’s, so you don’t have to schedule switching for the same day.
You can even have both services running at the same time which means no downtime while you’re changing providers.
Is there an alternative to BT
Virgin media is a common BT alternative worth considering, since they use completely seperate coaxial cable lines to offer faster speeds.
Other major alternatives like Plusnet, Zen Internet, and Shell Energy offer different plans and customer service, but use the same Openreach lines as BT.
What does PON mean in WIFI
Breaking Down the Passive optical network architecture. A passive optical network, or PON, is designed to allow a single fiber from a service provider the ability to maintain an efficient broadband connection for multiple end users.
These end users are typically individual clients using PONs in a commercial environment
How do I know if there is fiber in my neighborhood
See if you have an Optical Network Terminal. Fiber networks require an optical network terminal, or ONT.
It’s a box where the fiber connection enters your home, powering your Wi-Fi network.
It’s installed either inside or outside your home. Check outside walls, garage, basement and closets.
Is Hyperoptic free
Hyperoptic today announces that it is offering a free broadband service to families who currently do not have a reliable broadband connection.
The offer is available for local authority tenants in homes covered by Hyperoptic’s network.
Who are BT main competitors
BT’s competitors and similar companies include Telenor, Telefonica, Virgin Group, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Orange.
BT Group (formerly British Telecom) is a company that provides communications services. Telenor is a telecommunications provider.
What does FTTC stand for
FTTC stands for Fibre to the Cabinet. Fibre to the cabinet is a connectivity technology that is based on a combination of fibre optic cable and copper cable.
How do I get full fibre to my house
For Fibre To The Premises, a fibre line will need to be run into your home via a wall socket, similar to other types of fixed-line broadband.
If your home previously had fibre then an existing line can be reactivated, otherwise, an engineer visit will be required.
Why is Virgin Media faster than BT
Unlike most other providers, Virgin Media doesn’t use Openreach and owns and operates its own cable broadband network.
And while it’s not as wide-ranging as Openreach, it uses newer technology to deliver faster speeds to Virgin Media customers.
What is the difference between FTTP and FTTC
FTTP is full fibre broadband that gives you a dedicated connection that runs directly from the exchange to your property.
FTTC is part fibre broadband that uses fibre optic cables to the main exchange but then uses old copper wires to connect to properties.
What is better BT or Hyperoptic
Speed test analysis of Hyperoptic Broadband shows a better speed range than BT Broadband, ranking eighth nationally among 96 providers in the UK.
BT ranks 49th, with 45% of speed test results above 50 Mbps. In comparison, 80% of Hyperoptic speed test results scored above 50 Mbps.
How long does it take for an engineer to install WIFI
The actual installation time varies but should be between an hour and two hours depending on the property and what is being installed.
Your engineer should give you an idea of how long it will take.
Why have BT sent me a pin
When will BT send me a One Time Pin? There are a number of occasions where BT might send a One Time Pin, as it allows us to verify that we are speaking with the right person or that you have requested action on your account.
Who is BT owned by
It means Altice – which is owned by France’s ninth-richest man, Patrick Drahi – becomes the biggest single shareholder in BT, overtaking Deutsche Telekom, which has a 12.06% stake as a result of BT’s 2014 acquisition of the mobile operator EE, which was previously part-owned by the German giant.
How do I know if a BT call is genuine?
- A text message from 61998 or 60204
- A text message from 81192
- A text message or call from +44752 0652 012 or +447786202608 or +447908670811
How long does it take to get WIFI installed
Standard installations take around two to four hours.
How does G Fast work
G. fast works by using the current FTTC infrastructure already installed. It works in the same way, taking data along copper cables from the internet service provider to the street cabinet and then utilising fibre optic cables to take the data from the street cabinet to the premises.
Why is Hyperoptic so fast
Unlike other providers, Hyperoptic avoids those old copper wires from the green BT cabinet in your street, which were designed for voice-only.
Full fibre cabling lets us bring the speed from the exchange directly to you, with no signal degradation or slow-downs – even during peak times.
How does CityFibre connect to house
In most cases, we place a small black connection box in the ground on the boundary of your property or on a nearby utility pole.
Once you sign up to the CityFibre network with an ISP, CityFibre installers will agree on a preferred installation route from the connection box to your property.
How long does talk talk take to install
On the day of your installation, our engineer will take care of everything. The entire process normally takes just 2-3 hours.
During your engineer visit, they will run the fibre cable from the street to your home via a trench or pole.
What does it mean when the optical light is red
If you find that the Optical Light on your Lightstream Fibre ONT (Optical Network Terminal) box is flashing, has gone off or has gone red, this means there may be an issue with the fibre connection coming into your property.
What lights should be on on my ONT box
Green & flashing – You are currently using your internet connection. Off – Normal – everything should be working as expected.
Red – Indicates there is a problem with your ONT.
Sources
https://www.truespeed.com/faqs/whats-the-difference-between-fttp-and-fttc/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzIR0UkasU
https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fttc-providers
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Broadband
