topic Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline in Broadband & Landline

Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Shshssh — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:52:16 GMT

Hello so the problem is that I made an order for broadband/landing (wifi) I am waiting from 9 of April and when I check the tracking order option it says that they will come on 13 of June I was just wondering if anyone else have been waiting for that long

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Mustrum — Wed, 08 May 2024 20:28:03 GMT

@Shshssh there is no account access on here, but the reasons could be many.

Does the property already have any Openreach infrastructure - if not it may need to be built.

If it has, does it have a previous user? If so, if they cancelled the service no other ISP can get a service provided until the cease period is complete - this can be 30 days.

What does the BTW DSL checker say for your address ? https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL/AddressHome

Post the results, hiding your address.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Fuseonic — Thu, 09 May 2024 14:58:59 GMT

I ordered Full Fibre on 31st March, provisional install date was 19th April. I'm in a flat so Openreach have to come and install it into the block first, I phoned on the 17th April and EE contacted Openreach and they just got told there is a 30 day SLA and to not bother them again until the 19th May. Still no sign of Openreach actually installing it into our block yet (there's only 9 flats so its not like a large build)

Order tracker still says 19th April as the provisional install date, which is the annoying part. I have to phone them to get any updates.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Mustrum — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:22:59 GMT

@Shshssh have you spoken to your landlord to see if they are willing to give Openreach permission to carry out work in the building? Is fibre available in your area?

See the following for more info https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for-home/ultrafast-full-fibre-broadband-to-your-apartment

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Fuseonic — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:11:15 GMT

Wayleave should already be sorted, it wasn't coming up as available to order for the last year despite the rest of the street having full fibre.

Looks like they haven't done it in the order that the link says, it should already be installed into the block before you can order according to they flow chart. I just called EE again just now but they can't get anything out of Openreach until the review date on the 16th May and then its only a review for them to say whats happening. If I need to chase the management company to get things moving then I am happy to do so, but Openreach need to be acting less like a black box in order to enable that.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Mustrum — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:20:06 GMT

@Fuseonic Wayleaves are not applied for before an order is placed.

As for availability on the street, are all premixes flats, or are they a mixture of houses and others that have been converted?

Anyway, the first step in the process advises that requesters can help speed up the process by filling out the form.

FAQs for residents

1. I’m the resident and I’d like to have full fibre installed at the premises. What do I need to do?

We need permission from the Landlord, Freeholder or Managing Agent of your property to go ahead with an installation.

Use this form to provide their contact information and we’ll take it from there.

It would also really help speed up the process if you could make your Landlord, Freeholder or Managing Agent aware that you’re interested in Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband and have given Openreach their details.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Fuseonic — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:28:04 GMT

I did that about 9 months ago after Openreach contacted me saying they wanted to make it available but they needed the details of the management company.

The link you sent has this diagram:

Up until a month ago you couldn't place an order for full fibre in my building but you could down the rest of the street, the Openreach site you linked to even says they get the wayleave before you can place an order.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Mustrum — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:35:04 GMT

@Fuseonic can you post the results of the BTW DSL checker, hiding your address.

https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL

In particular include the comments on the right, and text below the table.

Have you spoken with the landlord, what contact have they had?

Multiple occupancy buildings are more difficult and mostly take longer to get done that individual homes.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Fuseonic — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:07:22 GMT

Heres the results, thanks

I've not spoken with the landlord recently, I'm happy to reach out to them if there is a something specific Openreach need me to follow up.

I understand installing in a flat is not as easy as a house, I'm just expressing my dissatisfaction about how EE and Openreach handle the process. If you can't install it for 6 months just tell me instead of this review date nonsense - which sounds like just kicking the can down the road because its only when Openreach are supposed to give an update which might just be another review date.

Anyway I didn't mean to hijack @Shshssh's thread, I was just responding to the question has anyone else been waiting that long.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Mustrum — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:23:14 GMT

@Fuseonic thanks, the KC12 bit on the right, and mention of build being required suggests a few more hoops to go yet.

Alas customers can't speak to Openreach direct, and some ISP's don't understand the feedback they get, and have no clue what to tell customers. I fear all you can do is be patient and wait for the updates to be available. Until all the boxes have been ticked no one will know how long it will take. Unless maybe you know the CEO at Openreach, a emil has been known to help in some cases!

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Fuseonic — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:27:47 GMT

Thanks, I'll see what happens at the review date next Thursday and take it from there.

Re: Why is it taking so long to get a broadband/landline

Charlotte_M — Thu, 09 May 2024 23:45:32 GMT

I waited from the 12th of December and didn’t get activated till the 10th of April and now being told I’m not due comp!!!!