A connection using both fibre and copper (FTTC) can reach speeds of up to about 66Mbps.
But a full-fibre connection (FTTP)—with no copper—can offer much faster average speeds of one gigabit per second (Gbps)—that’s 1,000Mbps.
It could potentially offer speeds of terabits per second in the future.
Why does it take BT so long to activate broadband
Does fibre broadband use a phone line? Fibre broadband doesn’t technically need a phone line as it requires a specialist type of cable made from glass or plastic.
However, if you have FTTC, then it’s likely the connection from your local cabinet to your home will be on a copper line – so it will require a phone line.
How do I know if my home is fiber ready?
- See if you have an Optical Network Terminal
- If you don’t see an ONT, and believe you may have fiber, check with your current provider
- Find the provider with a fiber plan
What equipment is needed for full fibre broadband
The Department of Transportation has compiled statistics that put the average cost of laying fiber at $27,000 per mile.
What happens when you change to fibre broadband
How do you install cable? Virgin Media runs a cable from our network, underground, through an appropriate channel such as your front garden, to the cable entry point on the outside of your home.
We’ll run cables from the cable entry point to your chosen locations for your broadband, TV and phone.
It’s as simple as that.
How long does it take to install fibre in your home
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.
Are Bt getting rid of phone lines
What Is The BT Switch Off? BT have announced that they are planning to shut off their PSTN and ISDN phone lines and swap all their business customers to VoIP and SIP solutions. The scheduled end date of this project is 2025 and is already underway in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
How long does it take for BT Hub to arrive
Your BT Hub should arrive by post two days before your installation date. Please have it ready to hand when the engineer arrives. The engineer will bring the other bit of new equipment you need – an Openreach fibre modem.
Is Openreach part of BT
Who is Openreach? Openreach Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group. We look after the copper wires and fibre cables that connect homes and businesses to phone and broadband.
How long does BT take to activate
On the day your BT Broadband service is activated on your line, the actual activation can take place at any time up to midnight. You should receive an email or text from us when it’s activated. You can follow the status of your broadband activation by tracking your order online, or via the My BT App.
What cable do I need for my Bt router
The Ethernet port is normally marked LAN and will connect with the ports on the back of your Hub. But if you have Full Fibre, you will need a Cat5e Ethernet. BT will supply this, and it’s the cable with red ends. You can buy Cat5e cables elsewhere, but they might have different colours.
Can I lay my own Fibre-optic cable
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.
Where do I put fibre modem?
- close to a power socket (the ONT is powered by a 12v adapter)
- where you’re using the internet the most
- centrally located in your home if possible as that’s how your wifi works best
- close to data-hungry devices like televisions, stereos and home servers
Do you need a new phone socket for fibre
Fibre to the Cabinet If you’re setting up your Fibre, you don’t need a special faceplate. We’ll send you microfilters to use with your existing socket. However, you don’t need to worry about microfilters if your master socket has already had a broadband accelerator faceplate fitted (master socket with two sockets).
Are BT and Openreach the same company
Openreach Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group. We look after the copper wires and fibre cables that connect homes and businesses to phone and broadband. Our customers are the 690+ communications providers who sell phone and broadband services to these households and businesses.
Do I need a new master socket for fibre
If you’re setting up your Fibre, you don’t need a special faceplate. We’ll send you microfilters to use with your existing socket. However, you don’t need to worry about microfilters if your master socket has already had a broadband accelerator faceplate fitted (master socket with two sockets).
What is better fibre 1 or fibre essential
The difference is speed, Fibre 1 is 36% faster than essential, only if your line supports it though. Fibre essential is up to 38 mbps download. Fibre 1 is up to 55 mbps download.
Can I move my fibre router
No unfortunately moving the ONT and its delicate fibre cabling is likely to cause damage to the equipment or fibre strands, and can stop your broadband service from working.
Does fibre replace phone line
Does fibre optic broadband use a phone line? In most cases, it does. Although the majority of your broadband connection is fibre optic, the part between your local street cabinet and your home is still the old copper phone line. That’s why line rental is almost always included in a broadband package.
Do I need a modem for full fibre
It depends on what type of Fibre connection you have. If you have FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) you can just replace the router with any router that has a WAN port. You will need to keep the Fibre modem.
How long does it take for fibre to go live
The process can take anywhere from 7 to 30 days in an area with existing Fibre infrastructure and the time frame can vary in an area that has no infrastructure as the planning of civil works can take some time.
How are Fibre optic cables joined
Mechanical splicing uses a small, mechanical splice, about 6cm long and 1cm in diameter that permanently joins the two optical fibers. This precisely aligns two bare fibers and then secures them mechanically. A snap-type cover, an adhesive cover, or both, are used to permanently fasten the splice.
Do I need a new phone for fibre
No, you can use your existing handset. The Community Fibre home phone service uses a phone adapter (as shown below) that plugs into your router and then to your existing handset.
Is fiber installation free
In most cases a standard Fibre installation is free, however, this is for a limited time.
How long does it take to activate fibre
All your fibre questions answered Once the line has been installed in your premises it can take up to 5 days for the provider to activate your line. As soon as your Fibre line is active, and your ISP router is plugged in and connected, you will be live immediately.
Can I use my old phone with fibre broadband
While most devices will be compatible with fibre, some older systems might only work over an analogue phone line. If so, you might need to update your equipment. It’s best to check with your device provider to make sure. Just so you know, your device provider may call the fibre phone line ‘IP voice’ or ‘digital voice’.
How fast is full fibre broadband
A connection using both fibre and copper (FTTC) can reach speeds of up to about 66Mbps. But a full-fibre connection (FTTP) – with no copper – can offer much faster average speeds of one gigabit per second (Gbps) – that’s 1,000Mbps. It could potentially offer speeds in terabits per second in future.
Do I need a phone line for fibre broadband
Does fibre broadband use a phoneline? Fibre broadband doesn’t technically need a phone line as it requires a specialist type of cable made from glass or plastic. However if you have FTTC, then it’s likely the connection from your local cabinet to your home will be on a copper line – so it will require a phoneline.
How much does it cost to lay fiber
The Department of Transportation has compiled statistics that put the average cost of laying fiber at $27,000 per mile.
Where do virgin install the Fibre optic cable
How do you install cable? Virgin Media runs a cable from our network, underground through an appropriate channel such as your front garden, to the cable entry point on the outside of your home. We’ll run cables from the cable entry point to your chosen locations for your broadband, TV and phone. It’s as simple as that.
References
https://www.bt.com/help/broadband/getting-set-up/how-to-set-up/bt-home-hub-3-with-fibre
https://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/broadband/help/broadband-installation-activation-guide
https://communityfibre.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016953078-Do-I-need-a-new-phone-handset-to-use-your-service-
https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/fiber/how-fiber-internet-is-installed.html
https://voyager.nz/blog/what-should-i-do-if-i-want-to-move-my-fibre-ont
