Can someone explain exchange broadband availability

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http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/MRBLA
I'm moving into a new flat so naturally I'm looking at internet access. When I check with plusnet what services and speed I can get; they're telling me ADSL 2.5mb - 7.0mb with predicted speed of 3.0mb. However I know someone else in the area and they have fibre optic. I believe the exchange for the new flat is as above, and I think the exchange is compatible with fibre. So my question is, why can't I get a faster speed?
Cheers.

[#2]

Welcome to the forum bramwell83
It needs the local cabinet which feeds the flat to be fibre enabled for fibre to be offered.
If you have a telephone number available put it in here to see what's available and a speed estimate.
A postcode check is not specific enough for fibre.

[#3]

@Strat  That's a great link, one I haven't seen before, very comprehensive.

Copper

[#4]

Quote from: Strat

Welcome to the forum bramwell83 It needs the local cabinet which feeds the flat to be fibre enabled for fibre to be offered. If you have a telephone number available put it in here to see what's available and a speed estimate. A postcode check is not specific enough for fibre.

Thanks for the help. I don't have a phone line yet, but does that mean it may be possible that the property can get fibre?

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It looks like the exchange is fibre enabled so it's down to cabinet level now.
The only sure fire ways to tell are either wait until you have a phone line in to check with or get an immediate neighbour to check theirs.
Having said that it is looking promising. Who are you going to for your phone service?

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We're with plusnet for line and broadband, so I'll stick with plusnet I think.