Do I have to switch to full fibre?

QrizB

Will your current provider give you a new discounted deal?

squashed42

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82007734#Comment_82007734

The issue is really that they haven't provided full fibre to my street. Just to a cabinet nearby so when their engineer visited, their proposal was to basically drill holes to attach cabling to neighbouring buildings to get it to the building directly opposite, then drape the cable across our street at height and have it enter though a wall there. I don't know how many people's consent would be required or if I can even find them all. It's central Edinburgh so we're a conservation zone and everything is listed so getting it done is unlikely straightforward. But OR say we have FF….

shiraz99

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82007673#Comment_82007673

That's pretty much the standard install for FTTP using the Openreach overhead network. In fact all full fibre installs will require new cable and a new bex (the ONT) installing on the inside within easy reach of a powerpoint. They can, if appropriate, bring the cable in via the existing copper entry point, but you still need an ONT installing on your wall.

shiraz99

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82007752#Comment_82007752

How does your existing phone line enter the property?

iniltous

FYI , FTTP doesn’t come from a cabinet .

shiraz99

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82008987#Comment_82008987

Did anyone mention it did?

iniltous

yes someone did

‘The issue is really that they haven't provided full fibre to my street. Just to a cabinet nearby’