Kitz:1) What happens if you use this sites broadband checker and what distance does it return for road. This is usually a much better indication that straight-line distance.Distance:- Direct: 2.76 km
(appx)*
By Road: 3.6 km
Status
ADSL enabled: June 29, 2001
DSL Max enabled: March 30, 2006
21CN WBC (Broadband) Enabled
21CN due : (PSTN) info N/A
FTTC Available in some areas
SDSL enabled : Enabled
Broadband Access†
Market 3
BTw Pricing Band Band A
BT Line Speed Estimation
Fixed ADSL: 512 kbps (0.5 Mb)
DSL Max: 500 kbps (0.5 Mb)
21CN WBC : 1000 kbps (1 Mb)
RAG Test Results
Fixed: 1Mbps and 2Mbps not possible
radsl: 512Kbps and 256Kbps available
MAX: ADSL Max is available
TPON: No info in database
Check: The check identified another service on your line which may prevent you from ordering a new ADSL connection. Examples are : Existing adsl connection, DACs, LLU, TPON etc
2) Then could you please let us have the line stats.. from the attenuation we should also be able to get a rough idea of the distance & line quality.DSL Connection
Link Information
Uptime: 14 days, 7:50:52
DSL Type: G.992.1 annex A
Bandwidth (Up/Down) [kbps/kbps]: 448 / 960
Data Transferred (Sent/Received) [kB/kB]: 0.00 / 0.00
Output Power (Up/Down) [dBm]: 12.5 / 15.0
Line Attenuation (Up/Down) [dB]: 31.5 / 63.5 SN Margin (Up/Down) [dB]: 11.0 / 6.5
Vendor ID (Local/Remote): TMMB / IFTN
Loss of Framing (Local/Remote): 11 / 0
Loss of Signal (Local/Remote): 5 / 0
Loss of Power (Local/Remote): 0 / 0
Loss of Link (Remote): 0
Error Seconds (Local/Remote): 26 / 0
FEC Errors (Up/Down): 546 / 2,376,484
CRC Errors (Up/Down): 546 / 14,618
HEC Errors (Up/Down): 365 / 8,583
BT Checker:Broadband option Broadband speed range Earliest you could get it Action
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Understand the comment re fibre replacing copper from the exchange to the cab. Thanks.
>> should my folks not be entitled to some sort of upgrade on a quid pro quo basis?
Unfortunately not:/ The service is provided as is and will go as fast as the line can handle. The technology to implement rADSL is exactly the same regardless if your speed is 0.5 Mbps or 24Mbps. In reality its more expensive to provide adsl to the home that is further away than to the house that is near the exchange and able to get full speed. The longer lines are also less profitable for the ISPs because these lines are the ones that frequently need more support.. and cost BT more to maintain because of the length of copper. I understand that this might be the case in theory but empirical observation would suggest that BT are conspicuous by their absence and precious little attention is given by them to this part of the locality. Thanks very much for the comments, Kitz.
Waltergmw:Your exchange is ADSL enabled, and our initial test on your line indicates that your line should be able to have an ADSL broadband service that provides a fixed line speed up to 512Kbps. However, due to the length of your line, an engineer visit may be required, who will, where possible, supply the broadband service.
Additionally, your line may be able to support an estimated ADSL speed between 1 to 2 Mbps using Broadband Enabling Technology. A solution created specifically for communities who have very long telephone lines. If you decide to place an order, an appointment might be required where an engineer may need to visit your premises who will, where possible, supply the service.
Our test also indicates that your line currently supports an estimated ADSL Max broadband line speed of 500Kbps; typically the line speed would range between 250Kbps and 1.5Mbps.
Our test also indicates that your line should be able to have an ADSL2+ broadband service that provides a fixed line speed up to 512Kbps. However, due to the length of your line, an engineer visit may be required, who will, where possible, supply the broadband service.
Our test also indicates that your line currently supports an estimated ADSL2+ broadband line speed of 1Mbps; typically the line speed would range between 1Mbps and 3.5Mbps.
Our test also indicates that your line currently supports a fibre technology with an estimated WBC FTTC Broadband where consumers have received downstream line speed of 31.3Mbps and upstream line speed of 5.8Mbps.
The actual stable line speed supportable will be determined during the first 10 days of use. This speed may change over time, to ensure line stability is maintained.
If you decide to place an order, a further test will be performed to confirm if your line is suitable for the service you wish to purchase.
Thank you for your interest.
Please note that postcode and address check results are indicative only. Most accurate results can be obtained from a telephone number check.
Note: If you already have a Broadband service enabled on this line and you want to switch service providers, you will need to contact both your current provider and your new provider to get your service changed over new and existing service provider to have this service transferred.
Also provision of some services may not be allowed due to product withdrawal, please contact your service provider for further details. I do hope that this is useful, Walter .
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