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pictor21
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Engineer visit for migration??

Hi,
I've just recently placed an order to migrate to Plusnet from another ISP, I am currently already on FTTC and have migrated before with no issues or engineer needed but for some reason when placing the order with Plusnet I am being told an engineer appointment is needed.
Could someone please clarify if this is correct as I don't really want to have to book time off work if not needed?
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Andrue
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

I was told that in my letter as well. It didn't happen. I suspect it's just a standard letter that everyone gets.
deathtrap
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Unless you are migrating from sky or tt then definitely no engineer in fact no openreach involvement  as it's done from a computer by BT wholesale And plusnet could charge less for migrations as their costs are lower £11 currently  So could easily charge £25 and still make a profit
dragon2611
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

I moved from Sky and I didn't get an engineer then again I had an older install with the openreach FTTC modem.  It was a bit confusing as both myself and Plusnet were expecting an engineer to turn up but no-one did then the migration happened sometime in the early evening and I actually had to tell Plusnet that i'd gone live and get them to turn my login on.  Shocked
I think sometimes there is a bit of confusion between what the openreach systems tell Plusnet they're going to do and what actually ends up happening.
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deathtrap
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Well if you have a BT OR modem or your own unlocked VDSL2 modem  that can be used with any isp  then no engineer home visit needed , just a config change at the exchange of the GEA cable link from Sky's to BTW's
PLan2015
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Quote from: pictor21
Hi,
I've just recently placed an order to migrate to Plusnet from another ISP, I am currently already on FTTC and have migrated before with no issues or engineer needed but for some reason when placing the order with Plusnet I am being told an engineer appointment is needed.
Could someone please clarify if this is correct as I don't really want to have to book time off work if not needed?

I'm in the same situation, I have been given an engineer slot although I'm migrating from TalkTalk fibre to Plusnet fibre. I had an engineer install when I first signed up to FTTC with Plusnet. Opened a ticket (#103827183) on 9th May, still waiting for a definitive answer.  Huh
deathtrap
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Do you have a BT Openreach Modem or your own unlocked modem modem /router? (excludes the isp supplied equipment as normally locked to that isp) if you have the BT or your own kit  then no engineer visit to your home is required ,
PLan2015
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Yes, I'm up to my ears in VDSL modems and routers. There was no engineer visit when I joined TalkTalk fibre from Plusnet fibre so can't really see the need for a home visit going the other way.
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Definitely no engineer visit needed (to you home at the very least), Plusnet 'systems' seem to assume that all 'new' FTTC provides need an engineer so everyone gets an appointment whether required or not, obviously it will be more reassuring if PN staff can confirm though.
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

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Plusnet 'systems' seem to assume that all 'new' FTTC provides need an engineer so everyone gets an appointment whether required or not, obviously it will be more reassuring if PN staff can confirm though.

We actually have to book an engineer in the BTW system, which is generally cancelled once the order is recognised as a migration.
Fibre to Fibre migrations rarely have an engineer visit.
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pictor21
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

Well for what ever reason the migration didn't happen at all, no call to let me know there was a problem and after 40 mins on hold still no clearer as I need to get a call back from the team that places the orders who don't take calls!
Not a great start and I'm already regretting the decision to migrate to Plusnet  Sad
MattyC
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

I'm really sorry to see this. I'm getting my colleague to prioritise your case and to contact you ASAP.
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MattyC
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Re: Engineer visit for migration??

I understand that you've just been off the phone with my colleague and you should be live by tonight  Smiley
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