topic Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre in Broadband & Landline

Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

RGC3 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:33:38 GMT

I’m a BT customer and use their broadband. However, I’m concerned about post January ‘27. Getting Full Fibre is a no go due to connection logistics. What’s going to happen re our access to broadband should we not have made the switch to Full Fibre?

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Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

XRaySpeX — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:05:22 GMT

@RGC3 : You'll be put on something called Single order Generic Ethernet Access (SoGEA). It’s a replacement for Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC). It uses existing copper phone lines, as yours does now, but does not require an active phone service. It runs with the same speeds as FTTC. You may already be on it.

Do you currently have an active landline?

What does BT Wholesale Broadband Availability Checker estimate for your phone number? Post just 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, not the Postcode Checker.

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

RGC3 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:28:44 GMT

Yes, I do have an active landline. The reason for my enquiry is that a neighbour has the same logistical problem re connection to full fibre. He was given an ‘EE 5G mini hub which he uses for everything. What advantage would I have with the mini hub?

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

XRaySpeX — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:03:31 GMT

Not a lot! Mobile signals are rather unreliable & variable. Fixed BB is usually rock solid.

When you are moved to SoGEA for Jan. '27 your landline would go Digital Voice (DV) if you still want it.

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

JimM11 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:32:30 GMT

@RGC3 What is it that you have currently on your BT Package, take a look at that.

BT Halo 3 and 3+ terms

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

Mustrum — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:24:28 GMT

SOGEA is still FTCC, it just does not have a PSTN Voice component. Digital Voice is the BT/EE Brand name for their VOIP service, but you are free to select your own VOIP supplier with SOGE or Full Fibre.

HTH

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

XRaySpeX — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:37:40 GMT

@Mustrum : Yes, I know but everything on BT seems to speak as if it's diff. e.g.:

Simplify with Single order Generic Ethernet Access

Say hello to Single order Generic Ethernet Access (SoGEA). It’s a replacement for Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) orders

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

JimM11 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:40:02 GMT

@XRaySpeX Still delivered the same way new name and dropped the fttc name from the spec.

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

XRaySpeX — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:41:32 GMT

@JimM11 : Obviously!

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

RGC3 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:44:11 GMT

Thanks to all. Your responses are reassuring.

🤸🏻‍♂️

Re: Post-January 2027: BT broadband options without Full Fibre

XRaySpeX — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:46:08 GMT

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.