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New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
24-09-2017 6:05 AM
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Hi,
I've just switched from BT standard broaband to Plusnet Fibre and the new service went active on 20th September. At this time I was estimated to get between 19.6 and 27.4Mb download. Previously I've always surpassed the estimates with standard broadband (getting 6Mb on an estimate of 3-4.5Mb) so I would assume the same with fibre?
The service started connecting at 36Mb via the data transfer speed link to the plusnet portal page, but I've noticed that it dropped to ~23Mb and then on power cycling the router yesterday its now reporting a speed of 21Mb.
I've been reading online that there is no 10 day settling period for fibre; rather the DLM 48hr process. Could someone run a check on the line for me as I would expect to be pushing the upper limit of the estimate.
Thank you!
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
24-09-2017 9:53 AM
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It sounds like DLM has reduced your d/s speed due to instability.
I know when I had DLM reset after a copper fault recently DLM did make some adjustments in The following days. Luckily they were in my favour though.
Have you run the BT speed checker? http://www.speedtest.btwholesale.com
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
24-09-2017 10:57 AM
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I'm currently overseas until next weekend so I will only be able to run the speed test when I return. I am hoping that someone from plusnet staff will be able to check in the background before that though
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
04-10-2017 8:28 AM
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Hi,
Could someone from Plusnet run a line check please? I am just below the low end of the estimated line speed on my account (currently at 19.5 but the estimates are between 19.6 to 27).
Thanks.
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
04-10-2017 12:45 PM
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Apologies that this thread hadn't been responded to previously.
I've just tested your line and it's in sync at 20.2Mb/s, however it's advising there is a potential issue on the phone line.
Can you let us know if there's any noise, crackling etc on the phone service?
Test Outcome | Pass | ||||
Test Outcome Code | GTC_FTTC_SERVICE_0000 | ||||
Description | GEA service test completed and no fault found . | ||||
Main Fault Location | OK | ||||
Sync Status | In Sync | ||||
Downstream Speed | 20.2 Mbps | ||||
Upstream Speed | 2.0 Mbps | ||||
Appointment Required | N | ||||
Fault Report Advised | N | ||||
NTE Power Status | PowerOn | ||||
Voice Line Test Result | Voice fault suspected - contact Voice CP to progress copper issue | ||||
Bridge Tap | Not Detected | ||||
Radio Frequency Ingress | Not Detected | ||||
Repetitive Electrical Impulse Noise | Not Detected | ||||
Cross Talk | Not Detected | ||||
Technology | VDSL | ||||
Current 15Min Bin Retrains | 0 | ||||
Last 15Min Bin Retrains | 0 |
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
04-10-2017 12:57 PM
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Hi Chris,
I'll check this out this evening when I get home and reply back later on.
Thank you.
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
04-10-2017 7:55 PM - edited 04-10-2017 7:56 PM
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Hi Chris,
Came home and did a quiet line test with all the phone / broadband connections in place. There was a noticeable hum in the background on a corded phone with the odd occasional crackle.
Removed the front faceplate (see attached photo) and the both the "hum" and occasional crackle disappered. I'm guessing then that the cause of this hum and crackle is somewhere in the internal wiring of the house?
I've left the corded phone connected to the test socket on the Mk2 broadband filter faceplate as per the attached photo. Would you please be able to rerun the line test to see if the results are any different? I also attach a picture of the BTW speed test again for me? Also I note that from the BTW page it says the acceptable range is between 13.72 and 19.59 which is somewhat different from the estimate of 19.6-27 that Plusnet gave me and the garunteed minimum of 16?
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
09-10-2017 8:33 AM - edited 09-10-2017 8:38 AM
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Hi,
Could someone from Plusnet support pick this up please?
Resolved the internal wiring fault in the house. Phone line now clear of 'hum' and crackle. Could you please run another line test to see if the line reports as free of faults?
How do I get my speed increased now that the line appears to be clear please?
Thanks
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
10-10-2017 1:12 PM
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The phone line is now testing fine but the speeds haven't changed.
I'd recommend raising a fault here so we can look into this further,
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
10-10-2017 1:18 PM
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Ok I will raise it when I get home and have the ability to perform the BTW test.
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
11-10-2017 5:09 PM
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Fault ticket raised.
I note from the BT infinity page that they are guaranteeing me 30Mb download now rather than the 19.6 Plusnet were offering!
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
15-10-2017 2:57 PM
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Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
15-10-2017 3:01 PM
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Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
15-10-2017 3:14 PM
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Yes there was a fault on the line that appeared to be with my internal house wiring. This has been cleared now going by the response from Plusnet above and the lack of humming and crackles on the phone line.
Why then do I need an engineer to visit my property? He will not find a fault when testing using the test socket (as far as I'm aware!). So either way I'm going to be charged £65 for either no fault found or the internal wiring fault which I have disconnected?
Or am I missing something?
Re: New Fibre Connection; Speed decreasing
15-10-2017 3:43 PM
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As your speed is below the estimates and line tests aren't finding any problems, then the only option we have with our suppliers is to arrange an engineer visit.
The engineer won't just be checking your internal equipment. They will be investigating the problem, but they'll need access to do so. I'm really sorry for any inconvenience caused.
With regards to the potential charge, we can see there's a fault. If the engineer doesn't find a problem and the situation remains the same then we'd simply arrange another engineer visit.
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