Slow expansion and development is one of the biggest criticisms of the Openreach network. As part of its target to reach 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026, it’s made a commitment to upgrade around 6 million rural premises in the UK. But this is a slow process if you don’t have access to a decent fibre broadband connection. Homeowners of new-builds have, in the past, complained about delays for phones and broadband. There’s also a concern that the Openreach set-up means there’s less need to keep prices competitive for customers. Installations of Openreach’s ( BT) Fibre-to-the-Premises ( FTTP) based UK ultrafast broadband ISP technology will soon begin seeing a new Optical Network Unit (ONT), which is not only very compact (pictured top) but also comes in at a third of the cost of the existing unit. Obviously they’ve sacrificed a few little things. We might also need also need to drill an extra small hole or two outside to work safely on our ladders. It will really help us if you can clear some space for us to work. And you’ll need your new router to hand when we get there. We’ll run a fibre optic cable, from a nearby telegraph pole or underground, to a small junction box on an external wall. we might be having trouble getting power at the location (we’re not allowed to use domestic or street lighting supplies for our cabinets).

Connect to your router using an Ethernet (wired) connection and switch off the Wi-Fi on your computer. If the speed test results are okay when you're using the cable, it could be the Wi-Fi that's causing the issues Not sure why the alternative has to be something PoE capable. The existing has worked fine for a few hundred thousand installs. Something for consideration in the future as I’ve said but I can’t see either SFP or wires-only being a thing unless plugging the fibre into an Openreach approved router that they are able to provision. Here's a helpful guides to see you on your way: 'Switching to a provider on the Openreach network'. Expert Summary The downside is full-fibre is only available to a small percentage of homes in the UK, and it’s taking a good while to get everyone up to speed. Try testing your Wi-Fi with more than one device – this will allow you to see if the issue is with your device rather than your broadband service

Step 2: Check your Openreach modem

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If you've got a Marcus easy-access savings account or cash ISA, you can easily boost your interest rate to 4.75% – here's how. It’s also made efforts to develop GFast technology. Instead of installing a completely separate fibre network, this uses the same lines that currently supply fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) broadband.For the most part, you shouldn’t need to get in touch with Openreach unless you spot any dodgy damage to telephone exchanges - your broadband provider will arrange an Openreach engineer to come to you. However, it can be of help to those who don’t have access to broadband; either because they’re living in a rural community, or if they’ve moved to a new build. Openreach plans to roll out Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband to 25 million homes and businesses by December 2026.

For those in an area outside of Openreach’s own rollout plans, or the plans of other companies and subsidised projects, the Fibre Community Partnership (FCP) programme exists. Residents and businesses who are interested in gaining access to Ultrafast Full Fibre can enter their postcode to get the ball rolling on a customised installation plan. As far as the other part goes I can’t say I’ve ever seen a PON solution where the customers / building owner provide their own pig tails between units and a fibre tray. I’ve seen point to point where this is the case and there’re an ODF in a basement with wires-only or managed router provision at the end but not where it’s PON to an SFP.

Step 1: Check your Hub

Community and Voucher Funded - using a combination of DCMS vouchers and co-funding by the community and Openreach. If you're a regular Superdrug shopper, you can now earn more freebies and discounts under its Health & Beautycard loyalty scheme, as the retailer has launched new 'VIP Rewards' as part of it.