We deliver 100% full Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated 100% full fibre network with the most advanced technology available.
So we don’t have to rely on Openreach’s or anyone else’s cables.
What happens when Openreach install fibre
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.
Can I pay Openreach to install fibre
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.
Is Openreach free
Free superfast broadband installations for low-income households not currently using the Openreach network.
How long does Openreach take to connect 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.
Do all internet providers use Openreach
Most broadband providers, except Virgin Media, G Network or Community Fibre, use Openreach to access broadband in their homes.
Virgin Media and others, use their own cable infrastructure to supply customers directly with ultrafast internet connections direct to their premises.
What broadband companies use Openreach
We supply network services to more than 650 service providers, for example Sky, BT, Vodafone, and TalkTalk, who use them to bring broadband packages to you.
Is Community Fibre full Fibre
Community Fibre’s entire network is full fibre ‘Fibre to the Premises’ (FTTP), meaning that it will give you some of the the fastest and most reliable speeds available in the country.
How is Community Fibre connected
You can connect your Community Fibre TV device to the Internet using an Ethernet cable or via Wireless (Wi-Fi).
We strongly recommend you connect your device via. Ethernet cable to our Linksys router for reliability and to make the most of your full-fibre broadband connection and to avoid any network interference.
Does Community Fibre have an app
Your personal TV streaming service, including Live tv, catchup and on-demand. Powered by Netgem TV, Community Fibre TV app is the perfect way to enhance your TV experience.
Who is Community Fibre owned by
Community Fibre was acquired by Warburg Pincus on Jul 29, 2020
Does Community Fibre have its own network
Award-winning broadband! No. Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated fibre optic network with the most advanced technology available to deliver our 100% full fibre broadband right into your home – so you can enjoy the fastest, most reliable broadband connection in London!
How does community fiber work
The Community Fibre home phone service is a modern VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service delivered over our 100% full-fibre network.
In other words, you use the internet to make and receive phone calls. As such, you do not use, or pay for, a traditional phone line based on the old traditional copper network.
How many customers does Community Fibre have
Community Fibre is London’s fastest alternative full fibre network and has over 300,000 homes ready for service.
It is committed to having 1 million homes in the capital customer ready with its 100% full fibre multi-gigabit capable broadband by 2023.
What cable is Community Fibre
Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated 100% full fibre network with the most advanced technology available.
So we don’t have to rely on Openreach’s or anyone else’s cables. Broadband is delivered directly into your home using only fibre optic cable (FTTH).
Is Community Fibre secure
Risks and how we keep your personal information secure We ensure that: all information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers; all communications will be encrypted using SSL technology; and. your Community Fibre account will be password protected.
What areas is Community Fibre in
Currently Community Fibre operates in the following London boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Bexley, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham,
What is the phone number for Openreach
Alternatively you can call us on 0800 023 2023 (option 1).
What is Openreach pledge
The pledger (“You”) consent to allow Openreach (who manages the fibre network on behalf of BT as the fibre network owner) (“Us”) to use your voucher under the UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme which is part of Project Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme delivered by the DCMS (“GBVS Voucher”).
Why are Openreach in my street
Why is this? The Openreach availability checker checks to see if the street cabinet (the large green box on the street) is fibre enabled.
This means it has fibre capability and is ready to accept orders from all communication providers.
Who are Openreach partners?
- Amvia
- Andrews & Arnold Ltd
- Aquiss
- BT
- Cerberus Networks
- Your Coop Broadband
- EE
- Cuckoo
What routers do Community Fibre use?
- Our 50 Mbps to 75 Mbps Fibre packages come with a Linksys Velop Dual-Band Intelligent Mesh™ router
- Our 200 Mbps – 500 Mbps Fibre packages come with a Linksys Velop Tri-Band Intelligent Mesh™ router
Can you use Openreach van for personal use
No personal use at all is permitted in the work vehicle, however, you can flex off work up to 1 hour a day as long as you have built this up and you have finished your work (maximum of 6 hours flex balance allowed).
Why is Community Fibre so slow
Unfortunately, copper and standard fibre connections simply aren’t built for such high capacity and often slow down your speed during peak hours to counter this.
Our 100% full fibre broadband can deliver the same incredible download and upload speeds without slowdown during peak hours.
Can you watch Netflix on Community Fibre
It’s 4K-ready too, and includes catch-up apps like iPlayer, plus streaming apps like BT Sport, Amazon Prime, and Britbox.
You’ll need to sign up and subscribe to those separately, though. And note that a few are missing, such as Netflix, NOW, and Disney+.
Overall, it’s fine.
Who is the CEO of Community Fibre
Graeme Oxby (pictured), CEO of Community Fibre, said: “Box Broadband has already established itself as a provider of fast and reliable trusted services to communities in Surrey and West Sussex that are underserved from a speed perspective.”
Can I watch Netflix on Community Fibre
However, although you can choose to sign up to Amazon Prime and watch it through your TV box, as yet, it does not support NOW TV, Netflix, Disney+ or Netflix.
Customers can choose between a 12 or 24-month contract, with the 12-month contract costing around £2 more a month than the 24-month contract.
What router do you get with Community Fibre
We give you a Linksys Velop router with Intelligent Mesh technology as standard with all of our packages (up to 1,000 Mbps) and a WiFi 6 Zyxel Dual-Band router with our 3,000 Mbps package.
Can you install fibre yourself
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.
What is the difference between BT and 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.
Our customers are the 690+ communications providers who sell phone and broadband services to these households and businesses.
Does Community Fibre use a phone line
The Community Fibre Calls service is a modern VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service delivered over our 100% full-fibre network.
In other words, you use the internet to make and receive phone calls. As such, you do not use or pay for, a traditional phone line based on the old traditional copper network.
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