topic Re: Fiber to the cabinet in Broadband & Landline

Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:50:50 GMT

Do EE still do this as when i try to search Broadband deals it just gives me Full Fibre broadband deals. I only do basic online stuff so don't really need Full fibre & FTTC is less hassle i guess.

Thanks

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:59:13 GMT

EE won't sell you FTTC when FTTP (Full Fibre) is available in your area. You can still get the same speeds on FTTP as you would get on FTTC at the same price.

What does BT Wholesale Broadband Availability Checker estimate for your phone number? Post the whole table and the line above it, blanking out your phone number. If it doesn't recognise your phone number or you don't have one, use the Address Checker.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:53:56 GMT

Yeh i get you can just easier installation. Thanks. Not sure how to blank number out but it just says 'Exchange BEAUCHIEF is served by cabinet 6'

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:39:03 GMT

You were only on ADSL back in Jan. You might as well upgrade to EE Full Fibre.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

DJW-20 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:13:58 GMT

Slipping in here, you’ll find that FTTP is more reliable than the FTTC setup, even if you’re on slower speeds

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

JimM11 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:27:57 GMT

@gazmix_1973 As long as you do not have anything that would restrict your changeover then FF is the only option available unless you wish to just stay as you are without upgrading or committing to a new contract.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:47:53 GMT

yes i guess i needed to be told. Off to the shop tomorrow.. Quick question, does my current BB package stay live until the engineer turns up as i guess that is when i'll turn on the new router for the first time? Also is higher speed BB ok with an older pc like a Dell Optiplex? Am getting another nearer to Windows 10 end of life.. Thanks

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

JimM11 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:03:56 GMT

@gazmix_1973 You have not said what EE Router you have, if you use a landline etc, but ASSUMMING that you are offered to get a replacement router then EE will keep you up on fttc until OR do the install of the new fttp system, test update there ONT and if you have a new EE Router they will ask for it, attach it to the NEW Fibre ONT, make sure that it goes live and works, then your old one will be off the grid so to speak.

Your Optiplex if Ethernet connected should carry on as before, with wireless and any off your older devices it's a wait and see situation, you hope 100% no issues, but be prepared for the unexpected.

Windows 10 and EOL is one that you have to personally deal with, my thoughts are who cares until they become a real problem and do not work, which may be many years down the road.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

JimM11 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:08:53 GMT

@gazmix_1973 Just make sure you are aware off all the pros and cons off fibre broadband...

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:39:13 GMT

I'm unsure which router i have, it's quite old, about 6"x3" & about an inch in diameter, grey with thew 5 green lights in the middle top to bottom,... Pro's n cons.. Seems i have no choice from the old adsl system i got although i'd prefer the FTTC i think i dunno.

I will post pic tomorrow.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:13:07 GMT

Aside from your dimensions I would say you had the EE BrightBox:

which would also work on FTTP.

There are no cons of FTTP over ADSL.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:16:18 GMT

yeh that's it. The engineer from openreach that came this morning due to an issue said he hadn't seen on in any house in 5 years, obsolete . Don't EE send you a new router if going full fiber, surely not use a router that old. I had a spare as my other Brightbox failed. The spare is very old. Reply tomoz am off worn out

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:23:51 GMT

Yes, you will be sent a modern EE router for FTTP. They would not expect you to continue using the BrightBox.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:14:58 GMT

Went the EE shop today, said i can have FTTC but better to have FTTP which is understandable. Got a new Brightbox1 router so may keep this for a bit but who knows.. Getting a new desktop pc before W10 finishes as mi Optiplex don't support W11. May wait & do it all at once.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:38:10 GMT

Was it the shop that said you can have FTTC? If so, I'm surprised & wouldn't be surprised that you won't be able to when you get around to ordering it. Try a dummy order online @ https://ee.co.uk/broadband/deals & see what you can really get.

What I said about the BrightBox being useable on FTTP wasn't quite correct. There a 2 types of BrightBox like I illustrated:

The BrightBox 1R, which you must have, would be no good for FTTP as it only has 100 Meg WAN & LAN ports.
The BrightBox 2 would be suitable for FTTP up to 1 Gig if you need to connect only 1 device by Ethernet as it has a 1 Gig WAN & only one 1 Gig LAN port.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:22:17 GMT

Yes, he didn't say for definite but said it is still available & said that all the green boxes are being sold off so everything will be full fibre.

Yes i have Brightbox 1. I just bought another one off ebay for a fiver just in case this one goes as old.. Am so glad i kept an old one.. The Openreach engineer couldn't understand why all green lights on but no internet. He did the tests & eradicated a few possible symptoms of what it could be so it was either the router or the pc..

Just a quick question.. If i order full fibre & they send me a router ^ the guyt arrives to fit it all, do i still have my current broadband until he arrives or do they cut it off early once i agree to the upgrade..

Regards Gary

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

XRaySpeX — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:44:55 GMT

Your current ADSL BB won't stop until the eng. comes to fit your FTTP. You might have about an hour's downtime.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:33:14 GMT

I bought another Brightbox 1 router off ebay, only a fiver. I'm terrible with change, same with my pc running Windows 10

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

gazmix_1973 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:06:35 GMT

all seems to be working ok. All i use is my browser i doubt i'd need full fibre speeds.

Re: Fiber to the cabinet

Matt_124 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:50:26 GMT

Full Fibre isn't just about speed, as much as the marketing likes to suggest. It's just a different type of connection and is becoming the standard.

Yes it can go faster, but there are packages from 36 Mbps, 50 Mbps and 74 Mbps (FTTC-like speeds) all the way up to 1600 Mbps (1.6Gb). You won't be paying any more for a FTTP connection compared to FTTC in most cases if at the same speed tier.

Ultimately if FTTP is available at your address, that is all you will offered. You just choose the package that is right for you or the best value for money.