Multiple fibre lines?

[#1]

Single service supply would appear to bring about some niche issues, especially in work from home scenarios where an employer pays for the work related connection.  One can foresee situations where domestic use of such services might be prohibited.

Where there are legitimate needs for separate services BT / ISPs might need to think again / have their stance challenged.  In the circumstances described there are three go forward options.

1. If not a full fibre priority area get the FTTC switched to SoGEA and transfer the phone number (if still required) to VoIP
2. Share the existing FTTP service distributing connectivity within the premises as needed (and dealing with the phone as above)
3. If there are altnet connections obtain a second connection using one of them … but the ISP will not be one from the BT group - Zen over City Fibre would be a good choice - they can offer BB and VoIP as a combination service

[#2]

Many thanks, I don’t actually know my landline number as I I have never used it, how do I find it as it’s not on the master socket & I can’t find it by logging into my PlusNet account?

[#3]

@weewards 

Use the address version. Enter your post code and then select your address from the drop down list.

Brian

[#4]

If you’ve never used it / do not want it … you do not need to know.  Just get the service changed to SoGEA make clear you do not want to go FTTP.

EDIT: Ah to look up the availability query!!  That’s a different matter!!

[#5]

"I don’t actually know my landline number"

Perhaps it is on the monthly bill.

Or plug a phone in and dial 17070 - the exchange may read back the number.

[#6]

@weewards 

If you login to your Members page what product does it say you're on?

If you go to "Manage Account" it should state the number there.

Brian

[#7]

Thanks Brian, it looks like SOGEA could be the way forward but I suppose the reality of keeping the copper part of the circuit from the cabinet is that speed will be limited and the cost is more expensive than a full fibre system.

I am therefore considering Skynet which is a shame having been with PlusNet & Force 9 before that for about 25+ years.

[#8]

The speed might well be limited, but do you really need more?  Skynet is not cheap!

SoGEA will max out at 80mbps depending on how far you are from the green cabinet; do you really need more?

Far too many people buy more than they need / can utilise because some how having more always feels better / vendors pamper to subliminal greed.  Having to change my mobile arrangements, EE is keen to offer unlimited everything for £15pcm ... whereas 3GB at £6pcm (one of the Plusnet deals) is probably all I really need.  Not only does that save ££ the smaller data allowance is a faster service (100mbps vs 10mbps).

[#9]

@weewards 

So long as you're not on a Fibre Priority Exchange then SOGEA will be an option for you. If you want to keep your phone line then you have 30 days from the switch to SOGEA to port the number to a VOIP provider.

Either on the pole or in the underground chamber feeding your house will be a Connectorized Block Terminal (CBT). The fibre optic cable plugs into this before being run to a premises. The number of ports on the CBT will be decided by the number of properties being served. If there's no spare ports then that totally rules out a second Full Fibre connection. Even if there was, it's unlikely computer systems would be able to handle two "id's" for the same address.

Brian

[#10]

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@MisterW wrote:

You need a little bit of network expertise but doing that should be able to provide 2 largely separate wireless and wired networks sharing the single full fibre connection.   

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One (fast) FTTP connection should be plenty for two (or more) separate networks. I have a 600Mbps symmetric FTTP service (not Plusnet) and I run multiple VLANs. These are completely separate and can't interfere with each other - Home, Work, IoT and Guest. I also have 4 WiFi SSIDs, including a Guest wifi that uses a voucher system (for a campsite).

You need a competent router (I use Ubiquiti) and a bit of knowledge, but it is cheaper than using multiple FTTP accounts.

My FTTP rarely breaks a sweat even with 100+ wifi users and me working from home.

[#11]

...The trouble here for the OP is that he and the other party have their own accounts with different ISPs.

If both were using a simple Plusnet service account there would be no obvious problem. Somebody could be the single account holder and other users could do what they liked with the available IP access; have their own email provider, home phone number service etc.

Could be that with the OP's relations having a BT account, which they may not want to give up, that could be more complicated. They could have a private BT email account coupled to the account, possibly also BT phone services etc. - I don't know how these things work with BT.

[#12]

Hi, SoGEA does seem like a good option which would give me everything I need currently & allow my son in laww to keep his connection seperately. Im retired so I am not so dependant on speed, he is a web site designer & says he needs as much speed as he can get although I would argue he should test on the same platform his customers have.

The SkyNet option only becomes attractive currently due to cost for speed i.e. £25 per month for 6 months and then £35 per month forom then on & 100mb speed up 15/20 down. I am currently paying £35 for 50mb as I am out of contract but it woud only go down to about £30 if I change to a 24 month contract with PlusNet Fibre.

[#13]

Sorry 100mb down 15/20 up!

[#14]

Sorry that all should have reed Starlink which you all probably worked out.