Kitz Forum
Broadband Related => FTTP Rollout => Topic started by: Alex Atkin UK on December 23, 2021, 11:16:44 PM
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So what's the current state of an install if you have copper service? Do they replace the drop wire or just install it in addition to the existing copper?
When I migrate some time next year (hopefully) I will still have copper active and once running migrate that over to VoIP. Seems kinda wasteful to leave the brand new copper drop wire in place, especially if there is also a pair in the fibre.
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The hybrid overhead cables are being deployed less often.
99% of installs will have a new fibre only drop cable deployed with the existing copper left in situ.
Perhaps in areas with a copper stop sell in effect they may start recovering copper drop wires but for the moment unless you specifically request it the copper will be left as is.
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I don't know what the correct procedure is but in my case last week the guy asked me if I wanted the copper left in situ and I said no so he removed it. I saw no point in leaving a copper cable which has no practical use. I migrated from TT to BT including Digital Voice.
Stuart
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Copper line left in situ here.
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Mind you I think the fault in my previous drop wire only manifested because the people repairing the roof stuck the scaffolding on the drop wire stretching it. Maybe having two cables might at least make that harder. I'm kinda expecting them to turn up again just after getting FTTP (as none of these roof repairs seem to last) and them break the darn thing.