The OBARCC is made up of our four non-executive directors, and chaired by Edward Astle.
Do 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).
How do I make a complaint to Openreach
The quickest way to contact us and raise your issue is through our chat facility.
Just click on the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Our virtual assistant will then help direct you through to the right team and one of our dedicated customer service team will then be allocated to you and able to help.
What is Openreach ont
The Openreach ONT (Optical Network Termination), is a small white box that terminates the incoming fibre optic cable.
It’s provided, managed and supported by Openreach. Your Giganet UltraHub router or your own router connects to this.
What is GFast Openreach
GFast Fibre broadband service providers Openreach works on behalf of communications providers to build and maintain the UK’s digital networkthe lines, poles and cables used to provide phone, broadband and TV services.
We don’t provide phone, broadband or TV services directly to consumers.
Who is the CEO of Openreach
Clive Selley As CEO of Openreach Limited, Clive is responsible for leading the UK’s largest digital infrastructure company and supporting more than 660 communications providers to connect their 30 million customers throughout the country.
What are the three types of Fttx split architectures
The three main types of FTTx network architectures are Home run, Active Star networks and Passive Optical Networks (PON).
What is a BT Openreach line
What is Openreach. Openreach is an independent division of BT group that was established in 2006 and runs the UK’s phone line-based broadband infrastructure.
They’re responsible for the copper wires and fibre cables that connect homes and businesses to local exchanges.
Whats the difference between FTTP and sogea
What is FTTP? Fibre to the premises (FTTP) provides a pure fibre connection from the exchange, all the way into your premises.
It offers higher download speeds than traditional broadband for areas that have been enabled for FTTP.
As with SOGEA, a traditional phone line is no longer required for installation of FTTP.
What is an ONT box
An ONT is an Optical Network Terminal. This device connects the fibre that has been wired to the outside of your house, to your modem.
The ONT is a small white plastic box (180mm x50mm x 120mm) that will be placed on your internal wall.
How long does it take to install FTTP
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 broadband providers use Openreach
Most broadband providers, with the exception of Virgin Media, use the Openreach network to get broadband into your home.
Are Openreach and BT 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.
Is Openreach good to work for
Is Openreach a good company to work for? Openreach has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 801 reviews left anonymously by employees.
70% of employees would recommend working at Openreach to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business.
This rating has decreased by -6% over the last 12 months.
What does FTTx stand for
Fiber to the x (FTTx) is a collective term for various optical fiber delivery topologies that are categorized according to where the fiber terminates.
What FTTC means
FTTC stands for fibre-to-the-cabinet. With an FTTC connection, fibre optic cables are used to bring internet to fibre cabinets, the small green boxes you see relatively often out in the streets.
However, copper cables are used to connect houses to the cabinet.
Does Openreach work on a Saturday
Openreach engineer appointments run from either 08:00 – 13:00 or 13:00 – 18:00 Monday – Saturday.
What is a DP in Openreach
These terms are used, for example, by technicians of Openreach, Virgin Media and other UK phone companies when referring to wiring connections going from a Primary Connection Point (PCP) telecoms cabinet to a point closer to a residence or business known as the “Distribution Point” (DP).
What does Fttn stand for
FTTN stands for Fibre to the Node and it’s how many Australians will connect to the National Broadband Network.
Fibre to the Node enables data services and broadband connections to run via a central network box, which is referred to as a node.
Is GFast still available
Our broadband network is ‘open’ – so you’re never tied down to one service provider.
Over 650 service providers use our network, including Sky, BT, Vodafone, TalkTalk and Plusnet, so you can always choose the broadband package that suits you best.
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.
Why do I want to work for BT Openreach
Working for Openreach Life at Openreach is about a lot of things: connecting people, solving problems, meeting challenges, and pulling together as a team.
We’re always trying to be better in everything we do, and all our teams work together to help us deliver on our ambitions.
What is Metrofibre
Metrofibre specialise in world-class, high-speed broadband connectivity to connect a host of internet services.
Metrofibre was voted the Best Fixed Broadband Provider in the Q1 2017 MyBroadband survey.
Are BT and Openreach separation
In 2018, Openreach was incorporated as a separate company within the BT Group, rather than a business division.
Do I need an engineer to install BT broadband
Connections and installations 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.
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.
What does a BT Openreach engineer earn
Openreach Apprentice Field Engineer Salaries in London Area The average salary for Openreach Apprentice Field Engineer is £32,432 per year in the London Area.
The average additional cash compensation for a Openreach Apprentice Field Engineer in the London Area is £2,776, with a range from £744 – £10,364.
Is Openreach a monopoly
BT have been accused of abusing their Openreach monopoly because it buys out other companies to make it seam like a fair market which generated almost 35% of operating profits in 2016, particularly by underinvesting in the UK’s broadband infrastructure, charging high prices and providing poor customer service.
How long is BT Openreach training
You’re a hands-on learner. Ready to become a trained engineer in seven weeks.
How fast does my broadband need to be
A good broadband speed for streaming is at least 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps) for TV services such as BBC iPlayer for standard streaming, or 2.8Mbps for HD quality.
For Netflix, the minimum speed required is about 3Mbps for standard streaming and 5Mbps for HD.
Sources
https://www.amvia.co.uk/blog/fttp-on-demand
https://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Fibre-broadband/Cabinet-change/td-p/1964856
https://www.dmsluk.co.uk/ultrafast-cabinet-locator/
https://support.giga.net.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/360014665818-Openreach-full-fibre-ONT-lights
https://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Fibre-broadband/How-can-I-find-my-cabinet-location/td-p/1914027
