Too far from Cabinet, what are my options?
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Too far from Cabinet, what are my options?
02-06-2011 10:02 AM
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I confirmed this by visiting the BT DSL checker.....
Your exchange is ADSL enabled, and our initial test on your line indicates that your line should be able to have an ADSL broadband service that provides a fixed line speed up to 1Mbps. However due to the length of your line the 1Mbps service may require an engineer visit who will, where possible, supply the broadband service.
Our initial test on your line indicates that your line may not support a reliable ADSL Max broadband service, with current technology. However, an order for 250Kbps broadband speed will still be accepted, but an engineer may need to visit who will, where possible, supply the service.
Im used to 7Mb speeds on ADSL2+ (Using the same exchange) What are my options? Is there anything I can do or is this hopeless? I know that my County is earmarked for FTTC fibre rollout but for my specific area it could take over a year before this is implemented.
Matt
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02-06-2011 10:15 AM
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Distance to the cabinet isn't the factor it is distance to the exchange
All you can do is wait and hope.
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02-06-2011 10:28 AM
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Like you said, wait and see with baited breath... if it does end up being 1Mb I dont know what to do
Matt
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02-06-2011 10:53 AM
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02-06-2011 10:56 AM
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As Jim says, it's the length of the line itself that's more important in your case.
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02-06-2011 12:38 PM
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I came from a Virgin area and its not too bad, have no problems streaming and gaming, and download big files overnight.
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02-06-2011 2:59 PM
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02-06-2011 7:24 PM
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This rule is governed under the ANFP, which also states that DEL (Direct Exchange Lines - Lines not served via a cab) cannot have FTTC either.
This may restrict your access to ADSL2+ at max at present.
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02-06-2011 7:58 PM
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Quote from: P If your line is served from a SCP (Secondary Connection Point - Green cab)
ITYM pillar?
They're grey, concrete cover IIRC - link here
Zen FTTC 40/10 + Digital Voice FRITZ!Box 7530
BT technician (Retired)
Re: Too far from Cabinet, what are my options?
03-06-2011 8:50 AM
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