Friday, 1 July 2016

Superfast broadband - update

Project Update - Week ending 1st July 2016

Metheringham 3/2 (Nocton)

This has now had the new fibre Cabinet shell resited across from the Post Office. Copper rearrangement works is being planning to shift all the copper pairs from old cab to new PCP 17.

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  1. Unknown1 July 2016 at 17:13

    Hi Geoff,
    Please see link below; maybe some of the £150 million underspend could be used to install a few metres of copper cable .....

    Regards, Jim

    https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/news/2016/06/bduk_to_reinvest_unused_funds_in_rural_broadband_rollout/

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  2. Geoff Hall1 July 2016 at 17:18

    Thanks for this Jim - I've written to Steve this afternoon for an update as follows:

    "Hi Steve,
    I have seen the 1st July update – but there is no mention of your contractual Change Request to BT.

    Please can you let me know how the application is progressing and whether or not you have received a response yet… and if so, whether or not it is favourable news?

    Much appreciated,
    Geoff"

    Let's see what he has to say! Have a good weekend.

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    1. Anonymous6 July 2016 at 11:54

      Hi Geoff,

      I have just moved to Nocton and have discovered that I am connected to Metheringham Cab 3, so any information on if they would move all the lines at this Cab to the new Cab in Nocton??
      Thanks
      Jim O'Brien

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  3. Geoff Hall6 July 2016 at 12:01

    Hi Jim. A change request has been submitted by Onlincolnshire for this work to be carried out, but no update available currently. Regards.

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  4. Unknown11 July 2016 at 17:52

    Hi Geoff,
    Does this super fast broadband mean that normal broadband will be faster as well.
    Live in wasps nest & will never get fibre broadband but hoping for better reception than less than 1gb

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    1. Geoff Hall11 July 2016 at 18:42

      I think you need to keep expectations to a minimum Jane. That said, I do believe there might be a slight improvement given time. If people choose to upgrade to the new fibre service, this will relieve some of the pressure off the existing copper network, which may result in a slight improvement of speed for those who remain on that service. However, there are no indications as to when the fibre service will go live, never mind how many residents will choose to sign up for the superfast service. I fear you may be waiting a long time.

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  5. Unknown11 July 2016 at 21:13

    Ok, thanks Geoff, thought that may be the case

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  6. Geoff Hall12 July 2016 at 09:29

    Update on the Change Request
    It seems BT were quoting a four figure sum just for administration costs related to the Change Request, but following a further meeting with them, Steve Brookes of Onlincolnshire has managed to get the admin fees set aside. A formal document scheduling the overall cost is now awaited to 'sign off', but having looked at the job requirements and having spoken again with BT, Steve doesn't think this will be an issue. He concluded his email to me with "In summary, I think we are getting there... I think they are a little more clear on the way ahead following yesterday's rather vigorous meeting."

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  7. Unknown13 July 2016 at 16:55

    Good new Geoff, fingers crossed were nearly there.
    "Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did."
    Regards, Jim

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