ADSL to FTTC

[#1]

Probably a simple question, but I' not that tech savvy these days! 

I am thinking of changing from my ADSL connection to FTTC as the price differentials are quite small.

Will I need and engineer visit to facilitate this or will I be able to just swap out my current router to the Hub 2 using my existing phone socket connections?

I do realise that the FTTC will mean I will lose my landline phone but that is not an issue for me.

[#2]

Will I need and engineer visit to facilitate this or will I be able to just swap out my current router to the Hub 2 using my existing phone socket connections?

an OPenreach engineer will visit the local FTTC cabinet to make your connection.

Once you get the Hub 2 , you can swap it out immediately, it will work on your existing ADSL and once the engineer has done the connection at the cabinet it will automatically switch to FTTC.

[#3]

@frankandliz 

When swapping the routers, note that the Hub2 will have a different network ID and password. You can chage it to what you currently have or change any device using WiFi.

Brian

[#4]

So are you saying once the engineer does his bit at the cabinet I can get fibre speeds on my existing router without having to install the Hub 2?

[#5]

What is your existing router?

[#6]

Plusnet Hub 1 I think

[#7 · Accepted solution]

If it is a Hub1, then the answer is yes, but the Hub2 is a better kit - and newer.

[#8]

Deleted @jab1 beat me to it.

I hate that this forum doesnt warn you of posts made while you are posting!!!

[#9]

@MisterW See above 😀