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Moving to BT FTTP need some advice
snadge:
Hi everyone,
as some of you are aware, I've been with Plusnet for over 5-6 years now, they have been great, the only major issue I had was a 10MB speed loss overnight in a 4-hour window (12-4 am on the dots) and stayed that way for 3 years since.. this is obviously an Openreach issue and not a PN problem, so I find it hard to blame them for that, still, my speed is reasonably good at 60Mbps (lucky me) - oh and one other tiny problem was "sticky" Dynamic IP addresses that would remain static even with a 24 hour off period, sorted that with a forum request. no IPv6 too
so, I am wanting to get BT full-fibre installed (FTTP) - and yes it is available at my address, sorry I get asked a lot.
My Contract with Plusnet ends on the 3rd December where it shoots up to £47 from then on - when would be the best time to contact BT about switching? what is the process when switching from VDSL to PON? so there is no downtime and no "extra costs" paying 2 ISPS for the same month - I'm aware that last part is going to be difficult and may have to pay some to both for the last month at PN and first month at BT
I'll be getting the 500 or 900 option (no landline), not yet decided
also, is their hub any good? I've been told on BT forums that you can use ANY router on the PON modem?
i would like one i can install 3rd party Firmware on that allows VPNs, Port Triggering and a Plethora of other options, Wi-Fi speed doesn't bother me, as long as they all have G/Bit LAN's as everything is run off them (Windows PC, OLED TV, XBOX, Linux PC) - only my mobile uses Wi-Fi, so I'm not so bothered about that.
any and all advice is greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance.
licquorice:
You were given the answers to your questions on the BT forum https://community.bt.com/t5/Bills-Packages/wanting-to-move-from-Plusnet-VDSL-to-BT-FTTP-can-anyone-advise/m-p/2188423#M139408
The BT hub is locked down and doesn't have any whistles and bells, and yes, you can use any third party router you like.
However, remember if you do decide to take telephony as well as broadband you will need to use the BT hub for their proprietary VOIP system Digital Voice.
snadge:
--- Quote from: licquorice on October 18, 2021, 11:14:58 AM ---You were given the answers to your questions on the BT forum https://community.bt.com/t5/Bills-Packages/wanting-to-move-from-Plusnet-VDSL-to-BT-FTTP-can-anyone-advise/m-p/2188423#M139408
The BT hub is locked down and doesn't have any whistles and bells, and yes, you can use any third party router you like.
However, remember if you do decide to take telephony as well as broadband you will need to use the BT hub for their proprietary VOIP system Digital Voice.
--- End quote ---
yeah, its called "putting your fingers in a few pies" - i repost the same question(s) across a few forums and cherry pick , it also helps get a clearer idea of the process and what happens when you get it from several points of view from different people :)
EDIT: also on KITZ there are more "homebrew" types IMO
broadstairs:
I hate to keep mentioning this but BTs Digital Voice is not available everywhere yet so a landline may still require either copper or a different VOIP supplier. I enquired about Digital Voice for me on BT FTTP and was told it is not available here in my area. Obviously YMMV and maybe it is in your location but enquire first.
Stuart
snadge:
--- Quote from: broadstairs on October 18, 2021, 11:49:20 AM ---I hate to keep mentioning this but BTs Digital Voice is not available everywhere yet so a landline may still require either copper or a different VOIP supplier. I enquired about Digital Voice for me on BT FTTP and was told it is not available here in my area. Obviously YMMV and maybe it is in your location but enquire first.
Stuart
--- End quote ---
I won't be taking out the landline service, i will solely be using mobile as I get a signal in my flat
I'm more interested in good 3rd party routers you can install 3rd party firmware in, to put to the PON modem, so i can add my VPN into it so all devices are covered etc... as I said in my first post
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