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.
Does FTTP require digging
The only options to get FTTP into the property was dig up outside of the homeowner lifts up the floors blocking access to the original duct entry point.
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’.
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 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).
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.
Does internet speed affect TV picture quality
Even if you are paying for fast internet service, the speed you get can fluctuate, with the speed dropping at peak viewing times, such as right after work.
During these times, services such as Netflix may compensate for a slower connection by downgrading the video quality you see.
Do I need a new phone line for fibre optic broadband
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.
Which country has 7G network
At the moment we see that only Norway provides its people with speeds that reach the levels of 7G or even 8G (keep in mind that we are talking about 11 Gigabits per second here).
Can I get FTTP to my house UK
FTTP isn’t available everywhere yet, but it’s being installed up and down the UK.
Our FTTP broadband is called Full Fibre. FTTC stands for fibre to the cabinet.
Also known as fibre broadband, it uses fibre cables to a cabinet on your street, then copper cables the rest of the way to your home.
How much does it cost to get fiber optic cable installed UK
There is a £500 flat fee for installation of FTTP in addition to £1,000 for homes or businesses that are around 500 metres away from a cabinet.
If you’re closer to the cabinet you’ll pay less and if you’re further out from the 500 metre radius then you’ll pay more.
Is BT or Sky better
Sky ranks highly for customer satisfaction and regularly gets awards for its work. The latest industry data from Ofcom shows Sky and BT both ranked well for customer satisfaction with 86% of customers saying they were satisfied with their service.
Sky had just 21 complaints per 100,000 customers compared with 50 at BT.
What are the disadvantages of fibre
Disadvantages of Fibre Optic Cable The cost to produce optic fibre cabling is higher than that of copper.
Installation is also more expensive as special test equipment is usually required. As they are made of glass, fibre optic cables are more fragile than electrical wires like copper cabling.
Is BT getting rid of copper lines
BT Openreach has announced that by 2026 they will have started the shutdown of the ageing copper wire telephone line network.
Current copper wire networks using ADSL or ISDN are being replaced by fibre optic networks.
New sites are no longer provisioned with copper either.
Can you have WIFI without a landline
Mobile Broadband uses a USB dongle, data-only SIM or a Wi-Fi hotspot, which allows you to connect wirelessly to 4G or 5G internet.
It’s the most popular form of broadband without a fixed landline, and one of the best options if you’re looking for something flexible.
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.
How do I know if I have FTTP
To find out if you can get high-speed fibre broadband via FTTP, use an FTTP checking tool.
You’ll find these on an ISP’s website to let you quickly check if FTTP has been rolled out to your area.
If not, FTTC is probably the best alternative (unless you live in rural areas).
Can I pay to upgrade to FTTP
You don’t have to pay to get a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection, the fibre upgrade installation is actually $0* (with some caveats and the usual disclaimers, you know the drill).
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.fastmetrics.com/internet-connection-speed-by-country.php
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7888/CBP-7888.pdf
https://support.google.com/fiber/answer/6032574?hl=en
https://kenstechtips.com/index.php/bt-full-fibre-broadband
https://www.vsgcomms.com/what-is-the-difference-between-superfast-and-ultrafast-broadband/
