Pre-ordering 1mb Service

I read on www.adslguide.org that there was to be a launch of a 1mb service.
Is this available to any exchange that is enabled or is it different
equipment that is needed.

I am waiting for my order to be confirmed by pipex, they say it is in BT's
hands to test the line. The activation date is January 21st, how soon before
this date should I know if I have passed, as I would like to buy a router
and stuff

Cheers
John

"Fitzy_bhoy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I read on www.adslguide.org that there was to be a launch of a 1mb
service.
> Is this available to any exchange that is enabled or is it different
> equipment that is needed.

The 1MB service will be (well already is) available on every exchange that
has been enabled for ADSL. However, not everyone is able to get it (only
60/70% of the lines) as the line tests are stricter than for the 512K
service.

> I am waiting for my order to be confirmed by pipex, they say it is in BT's
> hands to test the line. The activation date is January 21st, how soon
before
> this date should I know if I have passed, as I would like to buy a router
> and stuff

The line test can't happen until after your exchange has been enabled -
which from the activation date you have given, I guess will be the 14/15
January..

Therefore the line test will probably happen on the 16/17th january and
there is a good chance you will be activated early (say the 17th/20th
January) - unless you are an Home Highway/ISDN --> ADSL conversion in which
case the date given is when you are likely to be converted.

Regards
Sunil

"Sunil Sood" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Fitzy_bhoy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0Vhmb.574$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I read on www.adslguide.org that there was to be a launch of a 1mb
> service.
> > Is this available to any exchange that is enabled or is it different
> > equipment that is needed.
>
> The 1MB service will be (well already is) available on every exchange that
> has been enabled for ADSL. However, not everyone is able to get it (only
> 60/70% of the lines) as the line tests are stricter than for the 512K
> service.
>
> > I am waiting for my order to be confirmed by pipex, they say it is in
BT's
> > hands to test the line. The activation date is January 21st, how soon
> before
> > this date should I know if I have passed, as I would like to buy a
router
> > and stuff
>
> The line test can't happen until after your exchange has been enabled -
> which from the activation date you have given, I guess will be the 14/15
> January..
>
> Therefore the line test will probably happen on the 16/17th january and
> there is a good chance you will be activated early (say the 17th/20th
> January) - unless you are an Home Highway/ISDN --> ADSL conversion in
which
> case the date given is when you are likely to be converted.
>
> Regards
> Sunil
>
Ah, I thought that it could be tested before the exchange became enabled.
Doesn't really leave much time for a router purchase.

Thanks for answering both questions

"Fitzy_bhoy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Sunil Sood" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:bncbfq$1052i6$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> > "Fitzy_bhoy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:0Vhmb.574$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > I read on www.adslguide.org that there was to be a launch of a 1mb
> > service.
> > > Is this available to any exchange that is enabled or is it different
> > > equipment that is needed.
> >
> > The 1MB service will be (well already is) available on every exchange
that
> > has been enabled for ADSL. However, not everyone is able to get it (only
> > 60/70% of the lines) as the line tests are stricter than for the 512K
> > service.
> >
> > > I am waiting for my order to be confirmed by pipex, they say it is in
> BT's
> > > hands to test the line. The activation date is January 21st, how soon
> > before
> > > this date should I know if I have passed, as I would like to buy a
> router
> > > and stuff
> >
> > The line test can't happen until after your exchange has been enabled -
> > which from the activation date you have given, I guess will be the 14/15
> > January..
> >
> > Therefore the line test will probably happen on the 16/17th january and
> > there is a good chance you will be activated early (say the 17th/20th
> > January) - unless you are an Home Highway/ISDN --> ADSL conversion in
> which
> > case the date given is when you are likely to be converted.
> >
> > Regards
> > Sunil
> >
> Ah, I thought that it could be tested before the exchange became enabled.
> Doesn't really leave much time for a router purchase.
>
> Thanks for answering both questions
>
Just one other thing, when my line is tested will Pipex tell me if the line
is suitable for 1Mb also or will I have to be re-tested

Thanks

"Fitzy_bhoy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Just one other thing, when my line is tested will Pipex tell me if the
line
> is suitable for 1Mb also or will I have to be re-tested

If you order the 512K service and later want the 1MB one, BT will retest
your line.

However, as your installation would be an HH-->ADSL conversion just ask the
engineer that comes around for the intial instalation what your dB reading
is.

Also, many routers report these figures as well..

Regards
Sunil