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FTTP Questions

IMM — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:57:41 GMT

When my contract ends in a few months time, I’m thinking of changing from FTTC to FTTP. However I realise that there are still a few (many) things I don’t fully understand. I have two options – either Openreach (probably via Plusnet) or Youfibre.

If I understand correctly the Openreach FTTP network is passive between the exchange and end user (thus increasing the likelihood of having working internet during a power cut – provided I can power the ONT, router and phone)

Is this also the case for the Youfibre network? Or does it have active components between the end user and a central point with power backup?

Network speeds:

For a product speed of 74 Mbps, Plusnet have a Minimum Guaranteed speed of 40 Mbps, similarly for 145 Mbps Plusnet have a minimum Guaranteed speed of 80 Mbps. Youfibre claim that their advertised speed, expected speed range, minimum Guaranteed download speed and minimum guaranteed upload speed are all the same.

Are Youfibre being overly optimistic, disingenuous or do they really have speed that never drops?

If I go for Plusnet 74 Mbps or 145 Mbps what speeds should I really expect to get on a day to day basis?

I’m sure I’ll have other questions but these will do to start with.

Re: FTTP Questions

bmc — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:05:53 GMT

@IMM

First question is can you get FTTP from OpenReach? It shows as WBC FTTP in the Checker below.

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

Brian

Re: FTTP Questions

IMM — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:10:00 GMT

@bmc

"First question is can you get FTTP from OpenReach? It shows as WBC FTTP in the Checker below."

Yes, FTTP is available from both Openreach and Youfibre.

Re: FTTP Questions

bmc — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:17:02 GMT

@IMM

As I understand it OR Fibre is passive all the way to the Internet Head End (main exchange) so should work during power cuts - assuming you have backup power for both the ONT and the Router.

If you stay with PN you lose your phone line as they don't do VOIP.

With PN FF74 you should get around 70 down and 20 up. There is no speed loss due to distance as with FTTV / ADSL.

If you stay with PN you can upgrade now - it'll cost you a new contract though.

Brian

Re: FTTP Questions

IMM — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:15:52 GMT

@bmc, Thanks for your clarifications.

Does anyone have the answers to the questions about Youfibre / Netomnia - their network resilience under power cut situations and their claimed speeds?

On the face of it they seem to be very competitive on price with better upload speeds.

Ian

Re: FTTP Questions

dvorak — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:12:11 GMT

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