We are on Cab15, yep.
If I put my postcode into Virgin's checker, it sends me down the path of putting in my personal details as they aren't sure what we can get. On submitting the form it says that they will get in touch within 10 working days, but never ever do.
I got a reply back from our OpenReaech 'Rural Engagement Officer' (lol) who says that their Communited Leads Portal process is only for getting fibre to the property and not to the cabinet. She suggested getting in touch with our local authority, which sounds suspiciously like passing the buck. She said copper is being replaced 'within 4-5 years'.
A&A have also said that there's not really anything they can do to expediate fibre to cab15 but that they do offer a 'fix my line' service to new customers to try and improve the ADSL connection.
It's just so infuriating - it's like I can't get anybody to listen to my concerns. I know I am just one poor sod who doesn't deserve special treatment but the advice from OfCom literally says "Every home and business in the UK has the legal right to request a decent, affordable broadband connection", but that is just hot air because there's seemingly no route for me to inact that request. OR say do the Community Portal but then quote £14,000 for FTTP. I think any voucher schemes for this are also about to expire anyway.
It's just bonkers to me that in 2021 I have to connect our house over 4g - we have to work and school from home for goodness sake! I've contacted my MP but am starting to consider further campaigning to central government; this country is way behind.