tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post2675771789432197339..comments2024-03-22T18:06:30.585+00:00Comments on Nocton in Lincolnshire: Superfast broadband - further updateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-5382118953297459442016-04-22T15:01:26.155+01:002016-04-22T15:01:26.155+01:00It was good to meet up with you this afternoon Mic...It was good to meet up with you this afternoon Mick. A useful walk-through of the physical practicalities involved with linking our properties through to Cab 17.Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-26610847745000349892016-04-22T13:09:17.487+01:002016-04-22T13:09:17.487+01:00As an update Geoff if there are jointing chambers ...As an update Geoff if there are jointing chambers directly beneath the telegraph poles serving you and your neighbours then no additional ductwork is require to connect to 3/2. If so that now confirms to me that with some small additional cabling its simple from an engineering point of view. <br /><br />Will take a walk around later this afternoon and have a look.<br /><br />Mick <br />Mick Middletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-33874595296725530622016-04-22T08:55:58.608+01:002016-04-22T08:55:58.608+01:00Interesting words from BT re: the statement
"...Interesting words from BT re: the statement<br /><br />"DSLAM is stood, road crossing complete (for copper). As for the prems below; we cannot really do anything for them as we would have to move their lines from Cab 3 to the new 17. Equivalence becomes any issue for us. In terms of degraded Ali cables – this will disappear once the fibre is installed."<br /><br />I agree that Equivalence may well be an issue that can only be changed by OFCOM involvement. What BT are saying confirms the failure last year of my request that BT switch Manor Court customers into Cab 12 situated at the junction of Manor Court/Potter Road. The statement above also assumes the degraded Aluminium cable will disappear once the fibre is installed - true - however this only applies to those fed off 3/2. Those not on 3/2 will continue to be on Aluminium sections. As I mentioned previously to you they can upgrade your speed to <17mbit once 3/2 is cut over simply by using now defunct additional twisted pairs in the old aluminium to each line that is not connected to 3/2 (new Cab 17). This helps to decrease the resistance to your property and should work. Be careful they do not add an additional cost for this and also remember you will still remain off CAB 3 fault prone aluminium distribution cable. <br /><br />I am not certain but as a last resort if everyone clubs together to pay for the small additional ductwork and cable to connect to new Cab 17 then this may be a way around equivalence issues. I can if wanted help in assisting in conjunction with whoever BT send to survey the costs. <br /><br />As an aside many years ago there was a window when Aluminium cable was installed throughout the BT local networks, instead of the time proven Copper cables, in order to save money. Aluminium was cheaper and copper prices at that time went through the roof. This was a huge error by the then Post Office Telephones - government owned - and BT are still paying the price today for that decision. The main reason for renewals is simply because Aluminium wires are extremely brittle in cold weather and it has been known that maintenance repair engineers whilst clearing an aluminium fault manage to disturb other aluminium wires in the same cable thus causing more faults. Most cities are now free of Aluminium but much still remains in rural villages. <br /><br />Your problem now Geoff and those around you is certainly at the highest level and I would also suggest as an addition a petition and complaint letter by those unable to connect to 3/2 sent DIRECTLY to Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT, 81 Newgate Street, London.<br /><br />http://www.btcomplaint.com/2013/12/contact-numbers-and-addresses-for.html <br /><br />Keep it going Geoff<br /><br />Mick Middleton<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />mick middletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-57864535820371759042016-04-21T22:26:23.127+01:002016-04-21T22:26:23.127+01:00Thanks Jason and Maria - I have now submitted my c...Thanks Jason and Maria - I have now submitted my contemporaneous record of all my correspondence to the Broadband Select Committee. I have also copied in Stephen Phillips MP, who might be your best bet. Regards.Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-82678908086674141412016-04-21T22:14:39.663+01:002016-04-21T22:14:39.663+01:00Thanks Geoff for following this with so much tenac...Thanks Geoff for following this with so much tenacity. Very frustrating to know that although we now have cones in front of our house we won't get a significant improvement on our paltry 2.2mbs. We would like to make some noise and add to the pressure that you are applying to get connected onto the new cabinet, who should we start with? Jason & Maria (Embsay Holt)Jason Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-34167670876512906232016-04-21T18:38:06.360+01:002016-04-21T18:38:06.360+01:00Thanks Liz for letting me know... oh dear why am I...Thanks Liz for letting me know... oh dear why am I not surprised?<br /><br />It might be pertinent to check again once the new cabinet goes 'live' in a few weeks. Hopefully BT's systems will have been updated by then for your Tel No/Postcode. However, as you have seen with my own case there are clearly anomalies remaining!Geoff Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276199104613997901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-66842514696910363892016-04-21T17:58:38.804+01:002016-04-21T17:58:38.804+01:00Thanks Geoff. I am not in your list of properties...Thanks Geoff. I am not in your list of properties with a 'legacy' supply but I got this on the broadband checker:<br /><br />"We're working with government and industry to explore ways to bring Superfast fibre to as many people as possible but don't have a plan for your area yet. You might consider co-funding fibre access in your community. Knowing there's a healthy demand in your area can also really help. Register your interest here."<br /><br />I am not holding my breath...<br /><br />LizLiz Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380538107206347123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377548475394156858.post-21025316066402817252016-04-21T16:15:30.145+01:002016-04-21T16:15:30.145+01:00Hi Geoff,
Many thanks again for your work pursuing...Hi Geoff,<br />Many thanks again for your work pursuing this.<br />I think another possibility is to inform the media of this ridiculous situation...<br />Kind Regards,<br />JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13991553935046220288noreply@blogger.com