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FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Mon, 22 May 2023 20:36:14 GMT

I have been informed that FTTP is available at my address from open reach, via email and their online checker. Also I have had a confirmation via email :-

I’ve looked into your enquiry and can confirm our systems are already showing that Fibre to the premises (FTTP) is available to order. All you need to do is place an order with your chosen service provider to enjoy the benefits of faster fibre broadband.

You may need to speak to you service provider and ask them to subscribe to the service as they will need to order a cable link to provide your service.

To receive Ultrafast speeds on our Fibre network, you now need to place an order with your chosen Service Provider.

yet Plusnet says I can't order. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can order it? Thanks in advance.

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

bmc — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:07:07 GMT

@mrp1

First thing to do is to look at the following Checker (this is what PN use)

https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL

You're looking for WBC FTTP in the left hand column and Available to the right.

If it doesn't show up try the address version - post code only and select your address from the drop down list.

Brian

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Mon, 22 May 2023 23:12:20 GMT

thanks for the info but this shows not available.

if had an email off Openreach and up to about a month ago their check said not available, uswitch showed normal broadband only now they both show 900mbps available.

used this link post code ll65 2ny

https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/ultrafast-full-fibre-broadband

they sent this email today::

You may need too speak to you service provider and ask them to subscribe to the service as they will need to order a cable link to provide your service.

To receive Ultrafast speeds on our Fibre network, you now need to place an order with your chosen Service Provider.

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

dvorak — Tue, 23 May 2023 06:40:04 GMT

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Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

dvorak — Tue, 23 May 2023 06:42:58 GMT

It depends on the house number in the street as well as the postcode - it seems some house numbers for the post code have fttp and some do not.

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

Dan_the_Van — Tue, 23 May 2023 06:44:02 GMT

@mrp1

I would suggest finding your UPRN and search using that

https://www.findmyaddress.co.uk/search then https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL

HTH

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

MisterW — Tue, 23 May 2023 06:46:27 GMT

@mrp1 selecting a couple of random addresses for your postcode shows FTTP is still not available. FTTP on demand is available but that involves large installation costs and most ISP's will not offer it.

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Tue, 23 May 2023 07:18:31 GMT

does this mean it will never be available or just that they are still installing it?

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Tue, 23 May 2023 07:29:41 GMT

Thanks for all the info, it seems my exchange/cabinet doesn't have fttp which is strange for Openreach to report FTTP is available. Just thought it was strange after getting an email saying I can now order, also the pole is literally in my back garden with the upgraded junction box a couple of months ago. frustrating,

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

bmc — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:19:30 GMT

@mrp1

It might just be a timing problem with the notifications going out before the circuit becomes commissioned. In which case check on a regular basis to see if it's changed.

It might also be a problem was found in commissioning which is taking time to fix. When my FTTP was installed the Distibution Point in the chamber serving my house was the last on the circuit (they get daisy chained) and the engineers were able to tell me on the spot the circuit had passed and would be live in a couple of weeks (10 days from memory).

The other thing, as mentioned, is to use the post code checker or UPRN numbers to check neighbouring properties. If they are live and you are not it might be a database problem.

Brian

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Thu, 25 May 2023 20:08:27 GMT

Hi is there anyone at Plusnet that I can contact directly to get an answer to why it's not available.Openreach is telling me it's definitely available. admittedly it has only been showing available for about a month. As I say the pole is in my garden and they put up the fibre boxes about a month or more ago, the engineer even said when he was doing it that it should be available in a couple of weeks...

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

bmc — Fri, 26 May 2023 10:49:57 GMT

@mrp1

What were the results of the Checker search - does WBC FTTP appear?

Did you check any of your neighbours.

Brian

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:21:55 GMT

**update neighbors show they can get it too... However, I had a very helpful telephone call from Openreach. They say it is available as in all the work is complete, however, it won't be fully available until the first of August so I only have a little wait now.

Thanks for all the help . I've been impressed with Openreach's help I've been contacted or had a reply each time I've asked a question.

I'll try and remember to update this in August so people might get an idea how long it takes.

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

bmc — Sat, 27 May 2023 11:06:15 GMT

@mrp1

I would run the Checker on a weekly basis in case it's available earlier than expected.

Brian

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:57:25 GMT

well, it's been sometime now and Openreach has sent me an email asking why I haven't signed up for fttp. I've checked I still can't order. open reach was contacted by Plusnet and have told me (and provided me) with a NAD number and all I have to do is tell Plusnet this number and I can order fttp.

I have provided this number, yet no one seems to know what to do with this number I was told they would get back to me on Monday but I'm still to hear anything.

it's strange as every house in the street can get it, except about 10 houses, and oddly the pole is in my garden and as I've said before they have had access many times to the pole to install the fttp boxes(sorry don't know the technical term)

what else can i do?

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

bmc — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:50:33 GMT

@mrp1 wrote:

well, it's been sometime now and Openreach has sent me an email asking why I haven't signed up for fttp. I've checked I still can't order. open reach was contacted by Plusnet and have told me (and provided me) with a NAD number and all I have to do is tell Plusnet this number and I can order fttp.

I have provided this number, yet no one seems to know what to do with this number I was told they would get back to me on Monday but I'm still to hear anything.

it's strange as every house in the street can get it, except about 10 houses, and oddly the pole is in my garden and as I've said before they have had access many times to the pole to install the fttp boxes(sorry don't know the technical term)

what else can i do?

Perhaps one of the "old school" can help - I'm thinking of @Gandalf or @bobpullen

Brian

Re: FTTP but not available from plusnet

mrp1 — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:29:20 GMT

Just thought I'd reply back.

I've finally ordered FTTP. Turns out it was a problem on Openreaches end Their system wasn't up to date and there were 22 houses in my street not registered as available.

I did have to write to Clive Selley CBE-Chief Executive Officer of Openreach it was then "fixed" within 24 hours.

Just waiting for the installation now. Thanks for the suggestions and help.