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Title: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: D-Dan on Apr 03, 2009, 20:24:41
Hi guys

I just found out my exchange (well, not strictly mine, I don't own it) will be one of the first BT fibre exchanges, with an estimated date of early 2010. Will IDNet be up to it by then?

Steve
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Simon on Apr 03, 2009, 20:52:02
I think you'd need to ask IDNet that one, Steve.  :)
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: D-Dan on Apr 03, 2009, 20:58:54
I may just do that. Hate the thought of having to leave IDNet - but I also hate the thought of 40Meg connection being available and not using it :)
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: bobleslie on Apr 03, 2009, 21:25:58
I wonder what that 40 Meg will look like when channelled into a congested network.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Lance on Apr 03, 2009, 22:53:58
Watching the bandwidth for the month disappear in a day will be unfunny too!
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Sebby on Apr 03, 2009, 23:56:27
Quote from: bobleslie on Apr 03, 2009, 21:25:58
I wonder what that 40 Meg will look like when channelled into a congested network.  :dunno:

I suppose it'll be much like it is now; there'll be good and bad BT-based ISPs, and there'll be good and bad LLU operators.
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Colin Burns on Apr 04, 2009, 06:15:42
and no fibre for the people that live in the middle of nowhere till approx  2050  :rant2:
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Steve on Apr 04, 2009, 07:23:01
Quote from: Colin Burns on Apr 04, 2009, 06:15:42
and no fibre for the people that live in the middle of nowhere till approx  2050  :rant2:

You could always grow your own veg!
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Colin Burns on Apr 04, 2009, 08:03:16
Quote from: stevethegas on Apr 04, 2009, 07:23:01
You could always grow your own veg!

already planning to  :whistle:
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Rik on Apr 04, 2009, 08:20:43
Speculating, when fibre becomes available, BT will launch a new range of products. I can't see IDNet not taking them up.
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: cavillas on Apr 04, 2009, 09:24:40
Just think Rik, No more aluminium and a faster connection. Trouble is the tme BT take to act we might not be around then but our grandchildren will benefit.  ;D
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Rik on Apr 04, 2009, 09:39:58
That might be difficult in my case, Alf. :)
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Sebby on Apr 04, 2009, 12:45:11
There'll still be some aluminium as it's only FTTC, but it won't matter nearly as much.
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Rik on Apr 04, 2009, 12:54:39
I'm copper from the cabinet. :)
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Sebby on Apr 04, 2009, 19:38:34
Ah, even better. :)
Title: Re: Fibreoptic coming
Post by: Tacitus on Apr 05, 2009, 08:05:41
For me fibre is simply a dream that won't be fulfilled in my lifetime.  I'd settle for a decent length of copper between me and the village.  It's only about a mile but I can't see that happening either.