FTTC

Sam Knows says "FTTC status: RFS date set : 01/12/2011" for my exchange.
We now passed that what usually happens?
Eg do BT offer FTTC to people, maybe own customers first etc.
Regards
David

In article <jbi3ca$jv0$(E-Mail Removed)>, David <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Sam Knows says "FTTC status: RFS date set : 01/12/2011" for my exchange.
> We now passed that what usually happens?

Usually, nothing. RFS dates have been pretty meaningless for FTTC, and
are frequently pushed back. For example, my old exchange, which was
listed as 01/12/2011, is now listed as 31/12/2011. I will be surprised
if the date isn't pushed back again once we get there.

The BT Retail availability checker is at
<http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=29017>.
That should have the most up-to-date information, and if it says your
line can get FTTC, then any FTTC provider will be able to deliver it.

- river.

"River Tarnell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:jbi569$a7s$(E-Mail Removed)...
> In article <jbi3ca$jv0$(E-Mail Removed)>, David <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>> Sam Knows says "FTTC status: RFS date set : 01/12/2011" for my exchange.
>> We now passed that what usually happens?
>
> Usually, nothing. RFS dates have been pretty meaningless for FTTC, and
> are frequently pushed back. For example, my old exchange, which was
> listed as 01/12/2011, is now listed as 31/12/2011. I will be surprised
> if the date isn't pushed back again once we get there.
>
> The BT Retail availability checker is at
> <http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=29017>.
> That should have the most up-to-date information, and if it says your
> line can get FTTC, then any FTTC provider will be able to deliver it.
>



Gives me the OK
BT Infinity Fibre optic broadband
You can get fibre optic broadband with speeds of up to 40Mb now. 22.8Mb
download
5.8Mb upload Now

Is the 22.8 Mb what they expect the 40 Mb to end up as at my home?

If so loss seems same as on my copper line now, the up to 24 Mb is 12/13 Mb
here.


Have had no advertising of the new service being available locally.

Regards
David

In article <jbi64h$2b9$(E-Mail Removed)>, David <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> You can get fibre optic broadband with speeds of up to 40Mb now. 22.8Mb
> download 5.8Mb upload Now

> Is the 22.8 Mb what they expect the 40 Mb to end up as at my home?

Yes, but the speed estimate from the checker is usually quite
pessimistic. I'd be surprised if you didn't get 30-35Mbps in practice.

(I've heard it said that the checker is trying to factor in interference
from other FTTC users, and since it's still a new product with
relatively few users, that hasn't affected actual speeds yet; but I
don't know how true that is.)

- river.

"River Tarnell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:jbi712$n9$(E-Mail Removed)...
> In article <jbi64h$2b9$(E-Mail Removed)>, David <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>> You can get fibre optic broadband with speeds of up to 40Mb now. 22.8Mb
>> download 5.8Mb upload Now
>
>> Is the 22.8 Mb what they expect the 40 Mb to end up as at my home?
>
> Yes, but the speed estimate from the checker is usually quite
> pessimistic. I'd be surprised if you didn't get 30-35Mbps in practice.
>
> (I've heard it said that the checker is trying to factor in interference
> from other FTTC users, and since it's still a new product with
> relatively few users, that hasn't affected actual speeds yet; but I
> don't know how true that is.)
>
> - river.

Mine Says:-

Broadband option Broadband speed range When you can get it Action

BT Total Broadband BT Total Broadband
You can get our fast and reliable broadband with speeds of up to 8Mb. The
speed prediction we have provided is an estimate, however download speeds
can vary and the actual download speed will fall between a range. This is
generally within 1-2 Mb higher or lower than your estimated speed quoted
Between 1.5Mb and 3.5Mb
(Estimated speed: 2.5Mb) Now Learn more

BT Infinity Fibre optic broadband
We're rolling out our fibre optic network to bring you faster speeds of up
to 40Mb. Register your interest now and we'll contact you near to the date
stated. 26.5Mb download
10.0Mb upload 31-March-2012

Looks like by end of March next year ! we'll see.........

Dave.

"Dave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:jbicbc$gfc$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>>>>
> BT Infinity Fibre optic broadband
> We're rolling out our fibre optic network to bring you faster speeds of up
> to 40Mb. Register your interest now and we'll contact you near to the date
> stated. 26.5Mb download
> 10.0Mb upload 31-March-2012
>

That was what BT site gave me last time I looked with the 1st Dec given.
Now on Monday 6th Dec it proves to be accurate.

I have asked my ISP, Be Unlimited to comment if they can use this FTTC as
apparently other ISPs can from a reply above.
I have a BB/Anytime phone package.
First glance shows me.
BT do not seem to do this only weekends/evenings, and at higher cost than I
pay now and a connection charge..
Plusnet how ever do but a download limit but about same cost I pay now no
connection charge.
Any other names of ISPs you know of who will use this FTTC, preferably ones
with good customer service?

I'm on a 3 month notice with Be so at worse case I would loose 3 months
money I assume to change, or as anyone done this and can suggest lowest cost
way, should I decide to move, do not want to jump too soon as I would be on
18 month contract? (As a reply above said I'm on a good speed now and many
would love what I got now).
Regards
David

"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:jbidht$aoh$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>
> "Dave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:jbicbc$gfc$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>>>>>
>> BT Infinity Fibre optic broadband
>> We're rolling out our fibre optic network to bring you faster speeds of
>> up to 40Mb. Register your interest now and we'll contact you near to the
>> date stated. 26.5Mb download
>> 10.0Mb upload 31-March-2012
>>
>
> That was what BT site gave me last time I looked with the 1st Dec given.
> Now on Monday 6th Dec it proves to be accurate.
>
> I have asked my ISP, Be Unlimited to comment if they can use this FTTC as
> apparently other ISPs can from a reply above.
> I have a BB/Anytime phone package.
> First glance shows me.
> BT do not seem to do this only weekends/evenings, and at higher cost than
> I pay now and a connection charge..
> Plusnet how ever do but a download limit but about same cost I pay now no
> connection charge.
> Any other names of ISPs you know of who will use this FTTC, preferably
> ones with good customer service?
>
> I'm on a 3 month notice with Be so at worse case I would loose 3 months
> money I assume to change, or as anyone done this and can suggest lowest
> cost way, should I decide to move, do not want to jump too soon as I would
> be on 18 month contract? (As a reply above said I'm on a good speed now
> and many would love what I got now).
> Regards
> David

Xilo.net I've had VERY good service - also a ONE month contract

Dave.

On Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:30:50 -0000
"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>
>
> "Dave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:jbicbc$gfc$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> >>>>
> > BT Infinity Fibre optic broadband
> > We're rolling out our fibre optic network to bring you faster
> > speeds of up to 40Mb. Register your interest now and we'll contact
> > you near to the date stated. 26.5Mb download
> > 10.0Mb upload 31-March-2012
> >
>
> That was what BT site gave me last time I looked with the 1st Dec
> given. Now on Monday 6th Dec it proves to be accurate.
>
> I have asked my ISP, Be Unlimited to comment if they can use this
> FTTC as apparently other ISPs can from a reply above.
> I have a BB/Anytime phone package.
> First glance shows me.
> BT do not seem to do this only weekends/evenings, and at higher cost
> than I pay now and a connection charge..
> Plusnet how ever do but a download limit but about same cost I pay
> now no connection charge.
> Any other names of ISPs you know of who will use this FTTC,
> preferably ones with good customer service?
>
> I'm on a 3 month notice with Be so at worse case I would loose 3
> months money I assume to change, or as anyone done this and can
> suggest lowest cost way, should I decide to move, do not want to jump
> too soon as I would be on 18 month contract? (As a reply above said
> I'm on a good speed now and many would love what I got now).
> Regards
> David
>

Have you tried Zen?
--
Davey.

On Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:08:09 +0000 (UTC)
River Tarnell <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> In article <jbi3ca$jv0$(E-Mail Removed)>, David <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
> > Sam Knows says "FTTC status: RFS date set : 01/12/2011" for my
> > exchange. We now passed that what usually happens?
>
> Usually, nothing. RFS dates have been pretty meaningless for FTTC,
> and are frequently pushed back. For example, my old exchange, which
> was listed as 01/12/2011, is now listed as 31/12/2011. I will be
> surprised if the date isn't pushed back again once we get there.
>
> The BT Retail availability checker is at
> <http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=29017>.
> That should have the most up-to-date information, and if it says your
> line can get FTTC, then any FTTC provider will be able to deliver it.
>
> - river.

Mine says:
"BT Total Broadband You can get our fast and reliable broadband with
speeds of up to 8Mb. The speed prediction we have provided is an
estimate, however download speeds can vary and the actual download
speed will fall between a range. This is generally within 1-2 Mb higher
or lower than your estimated speed quoted: Between 7.0Mb and
8.0Mb (Estimated speed: 8.0Mb) Available: Now

Sorry, you're not currently able to get BT Infinity. This may be
because your area has not been enabled yet, or your individual line
does not support super-fast broadband. Register your interest and we'll
let you know if this changes."

Do I have to register to get a date, or does this mean that I am so far
out in the sticks that they have no idea when, or if, it will come to
town?

And they need to brush up on their grammar, "...download
speed will fall between a range". I think they mean "within a range".
--
Davey.

"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
>
> PS
> Dave, by the way I did register an interest when it was saying 1st Dec.
> but have not been contacted by BT.
> Regards
> David
Yes, I registered an interested ages ago. I think it said 31-12-2012 at one
point now 31-03-2012. no contact from BT......

This is on the Mawgan exchange in Cornwall BTW which has been 'speeded up'
rollout of FTTC http://www.superfastcornwall.org/ has more details

Dave