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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Today at 19:18:54 »

Just a quick further update - another guy came out just now to check the cable installation, and has signed it off for the next stage.

We discussed the internal install, and I've got to buy an Ethernet faceplate and ends off Amazon, so that the engineer can convert one of my upstairs phone sockets into an Ethernet port, which will then connect to the box downstairs.  I can connect the new router to the new Ethernet port and thus hopefully avoid any necessity for drilling holes.

The only issue is, I will lose the copper phone terminal for that room upstairs, but as I have two other copper phone sockets, hopefully they will both still work and it will just mean having the DECT base in another room, until I switch to VoIP.

I'm now in two minds as to whether to just go all in and swap to VoIP now, so I've asked IDNet how long it would actually take to swap over to their UBOSS service. 

All of the above is dependant on a competent engineer showing up to do the internal job.  Apparently, some of them are purely fibre installers and haven't worked with copper.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by zappaDPJ on Today at 12:45:07 »

Either as a result of the estate having things like alarm pendants still on copper-style technology rather than IP-based or so that existing landlines will work through the kit being installed in exchanges to act in lieu of an ATA at the premises.  The latter has been referenced somewhere in this forum but I can't find the link at the moment.  Whichever way it will only be a temporary expedient.

I guess that's probably it. It may be coincidence but there was a serious fire at one of the properties not so long ago. If it wasn't for the bravery of a passing neighbour, the occupant who is unable to walk, would have gone up with it.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by peasblossom on Today at 08:46:38 »

Is this what you're referring to, Postal?

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2024/03/openreach-to-pilot-alternative-uk-analogue-phone-line-in-may-2024.html

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Postal on Today at 08:25:13 »

Openreach appear to be reinstating copper lines to an assisted living estate near where we live. They already have FTTP so I can't imagine what else it could be

Either as a result of the estate having things like alarm pendants still on copper-style technology rather than IP-based or so that existing landlines will work through the kit being installed in exchanges to act in lieu of an ATA at the premises.  The latter has been referenced somewhere in this forum but I can't find the link at the moment.  Whichever way it will only be a temporary expedient.

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Clive on Apr 13, 2024, 18:21:15 »

Well done Simon, your patience has paid off!  These FTTP people are a determined breed and I'm sure it will be up and running within days.  Make sure you get the names and contact details of the installers if you can. 

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 13, 2024, 18:16:09 »

🎉 🎉Tentative celebration, Simon. What a saga this has been.

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 13, 2024, 17:06:52 »

Well, they came, they saw, and after seven hours of digging up first the pavement, then the driveway, then the lawn, they finally conquered and I have a fibre cable where I wanted it in the downstairs back cupboard. 

All that remains now is for the next lot to come out and fit the ONT, and then somehow get the connection upstairs into the flat.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by zappaDPJ on Apr 12, 2024, 18:22:11 »

Openreach appear to be reinstating copper lines to an assisted living estate near where we live. They already have FTTP so I can't imagine what else it could be

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Simon on Apr 12, 2024, 18:04:00 »

Good luck with that, Ray.  Keep us informed.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Ray on Apr 12, 2024, 15:47:42 »

Well as I have only got FTTC around here I decided to opt for the Idnet Sogea and Uboss Voip option so placed an order with Idnet and purchased A TPlink VX230 router from them. I successfully installed and set this up, Broadband working fine. Change of system booked to happen on the 18th of this month, yesterday morning went to use landline Phone - dead! Looks like the Sogea part of the work has already happened but not Voip part as plugging the cordless phone into the Router gives me a dial tone but no ability to make/receive Phone calls! Idnet support are chasing it up so hopefully get my landline back and working soon!