Openreach engineer appointments run from either 08:00 – 13:00 or 13:00 – 18:00 Monday – Saturday.
Can I request FTTP from BT
FTTP on Demand is a bespoke fibre solution for your premises. It is primarily aimed at businesses.
FTTP is the Residential fibre to the Premises and is usually only available if there is no FTTC Fibre to the Cabinet available due to distance from the cabinet.
You are able to get FTTC so you will not be offered FTTP.
Can I contact Openreach directly
Alternatively you can call us on 0800 023 2023 (option 1).
Do Openreach own all phone lines
Essentially Openreach owns the entire UK phone and broadband network – and those 32,000 employees are very busy, making around 9.5 million visits to homes and businesses a year; 25,000 per day.
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 ADSL internet
ADSL is a popular, older type of broadband, with the term standing for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line.
It is a broadband connection that works through the copper wires of existing phone lines and is mainly used for home broadband and within small businesses.
Runs through the Bt phone line network.
Does my router have to be plugged into the wall socket
Of course, routers must receive power via normal means. The vast majority of Internet routers include a standard power outlet that can be plugged into a wall outlet, an extension cord, a surge protector, or just about anywhere else that accepts this regular plug.
How do I talk to a human at Openreach
Just click on the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Alternatively you can call us on 0800 023 2023 (option 1).
How much does it cost to install FTTP UK
Current FTTP Build Costs The costs range from an eye watering £39,000 to a low of £4,000.
The average cost over the sample set was £22,300.
What is an LTE internet connection
LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE.
It’s a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G.
Play video.
Do BT Openreach call customers
We’ve been made aware that residents in the area are being contacted by scammers alleging to be from Openreach and stating that they’ve had a report that your router is showing some problems.
Do I need a phone plugged in for my broadband to work
You don’t need a phone. It has to be said that there’s no price benefit to choosing broadband without a phone line.
The charge for line rental is now built into the total price of your broadband package, and it doesn’t work out any more expensive to take this route than going landline-free.
Why does it take 2 weeks to activate broadband
Two weeks is about right for a new residential provision. Business lines are usually quicker.
Charging will not start until your service is activated. Advance charges for provision of service, and initial line rental is normal.
What is an Openreach modem
If you are fibre customer you might have an Openreach modem (or ONT) installed.
This white box connects to a fibre optic cable, which runs directly to your house and allows you to access our fibre network for broadband and voice.
How long does Openreach installation take
The installation takes around three hours and the Openreach engineer will need access to your property.
If you aren’t available, someone over 18 will need to be around. Need to change your appointment?
What is superfast broadband
Superfast broadband is broadband that offers speeds between 24Mbps and 300Mbps. It’s best for people who find themselves downloading, video calling and streaming TV and music on a regular basis.
It’s also a good option for households with more than one person using the internet at the same time.
Does Openreach work for Virgin Media
BT vs Virgin Media: fibre broadband availability Unlike most other providers, Virgin Media doesn’t use Openreach and owns and operates its own cable broadband network.
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.
Is EE part of Openreach
EE broadband review: Coverage EE runs on the same Openreach network as EE and most other UK broadband services, which means it has exactly the same coverage.
Fibre services now reach 93% of the UK population, while over 6 million homes are able to connect to a full-fibre FTTP network.
What is the latest Openreach master socket
LATEST 2019 NTE5C MK2 SOCKET The NTE5C MK2 is the latest type of socket that Openreach currently install, supplied as two pieces (rear plate with test socket, incoming line & extension connectors and front lower plate equiped with BT socket).
What is the White BT Openreach box for
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 you need an engineer to install BT
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.
Is EE broadband part of BT
Is EE part of BT? Following a merger in 2016, EE became part of the BT Group.
EE’s mobile network is the UK’s most reliable mobile network and offers 5G in more of the UK than any other network.
EE also has more than 600 shops in towns and cities across the country.
Do TalkTalk use Openreach
Both BT and TalkTalk use the Openreach network. This means switching should be pretty easy and you should be set up with your new provider within about two weeks.
If you’re switching to BT, it will give you a switching date once you’ve placed your order.
Does Sky use BT lines
Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone all provide broadband using BT’s Openreach network.
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.
Does Vodafone use Openreach
To make Full Fibre available to more homes than any other provider, Vodafone has created a unique combination of partnerships with CityFibre and Openreach.
How do you contact chorus
A. Please fill in our form https://www.chorus.co.nz/report-damage or call our team on 0800 463 896 Option 2.
What is better ADSL or VDSL
VDSL offers higher speed than ADSL connections. VDSL provides the download speed up to 70 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps.
ADSL, on the other hand, provides a maximum download speed of 24 Mbps and upload speeds are much lower.
Can I have 2 master phone sockets
Re: Is it OK to have 2 master sockets on same line? Yes, leaving that set up as is should be fine.
Sources
https://www.airband.co.uk/fastest-internet-in-the-world/
https://www.broadbandbuyer.com/store/fibre-routers/
https://www.broadband.co.uk/blog/2020/03/can-you-get-broadband-without-a-phone-line/
https://www.truespeed.com/faqs/whats-the-difference-between-fttp-and-fttc/
https://recombu.com/digital/article/bt-fttp-on-demand-trial_m11049-html
