- Internal wiring
- Posted by Doughboy on April 27th, 2008
I'm planning to get my BT line reactivated so that I get Broadband
from Be/O2.
There is a railway line almost right next to my exchange, but I'm only
263m from the exchange and the railway line (and bridge) is the other
side of it, so hopefully it won't interfere too much.
What I'm more concerned about is the fact that I've got a faceplate
marked GPO with a square rubber bung in the middle of it just inside
my front door (I'm on the first floor of a block of 12 flats), with a
cable running from that to an NTE5 BT socket in my living room. Is
this likely to affect my signal?
If BT say I have to pay a reconnection fee, would they evaluate this
setup and replace it if it's not suitable for ADSL2+, as part of that
fee or would I be just have to wait and see if it works and if not,
call BT and pay them extra to replace it?
Doughboy
- Posted by Zomaar on April 27th, 2008
"Doughboy" <anon@invalid.com> wrote in message
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phones...just used as a blanking plate nowadays. Your pair will be
crimped/screwed through to the 6wire to your NTE5. If you remove this
faceplate, it won't be connected to anything.Cosmetic cover only,don't worry
about it
- Posted by Doughboy on April 27th, 2008
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:44:13 +0100, "Zomaar" <spammers can FO@die>
wrote:
Cool. Thanks for putting my mind at rest 
Doughboy
- Posted by Old Codger on April 27th, 2008
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:04:25 GMT, Doughboy <anon@invalid.com> wrote:
Don't be stupid.
- Posted by Flyer on April 27th, 2008
"Doughboy" <anon@invalid.com> wrote in message
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I have been looking at this idea too, but the thought of paying a years line
rental to BT, as well as any re-activation costs (currently been quoted
£125) to transfer the line to BE is putting me off.
P.
- Posted by BC on April 27th, 2008
Flyer wrote:
BT is reconnecting for £29.99 at the moment and you do not transfer your
line to BE in order to take their broadband service.
- Posted by Rob on April 27th, 2008
"Doughboy" <anon@invalid.com> wrote in message
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local exchange
and the maximum speed was 17449 down, but after two weeks it settled at
16000.
I would have the company check first to see what your line was capable of -
that is why
I didn't pay another £10 a month for "up to 24Mbps" as the maximum is 16Mbps
here.
The internet company were extremely accurate too.
- Posted by Graham. on April 27th, 2008
In the OPs case it probably won't, but in principle
any electrical interference can certainly affect ADSL
which is a radio frequency signal.
Even the voice line can be affected in severe cases.
--
Graham
%Profound_observation%
- Posted by The Natural Philosopher on April 27th, 2008
Graham. wrote:
other nearby cables.
If teh line is equipped with overhheads it will affacte it, though hiow
and how much is a moot point.
Likewise third rail trains generate lots of arcs, especially in winter.
I used to be able to guage how cold it was as a lad, by looking out of
the window in the chilly dawn, at the lightning flashes from the trains
about 3/4 mile away.
- Posted by Doughboy on April 27th, 2008
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:59:53 +0100, "Rob" <rob1@nonet.net> wrote:
Just mentioned it because someone in another thread suggested it
might.
I can't do an accurate check until I get the line reconnected but I
used a nearby phone number which shows that full speed should be
obtainable.
Doughboy
- Posted by Doughboy on April 27th, 2008
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:56 +0100, Old Codger
<oldcodger@anyoldwherewilldo.com> wrote:
OK then. I was going to be stupid but thanks to your sage advice, I
now won't.
Doughboy
- Posted by Flyer on April 27th, 2008
"BC" <bacillus.cereus@nospam.gmail.com> wrote in message
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That's odd, I did with Bulldog's LLU, so I assumed it would be the same with
BE's LLU gear, it would need switching over in the exchange, surely?
P.
- Posted by Graham. on April 27th, 2008
"Flyer" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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But your exchange pair can remain connected to the BT voice switch
and be jumpered to the DSLAM of your ISP. Voice and DSL provision
is independent in this respect.
--
Graham
%Profound_observation%
- Posted by Maurice on April 27th, 2008
"Flyer" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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Both you and Doughboy may want to look at the post previous to this thread,
where Sunil Sood refers to a BT special offer of new line installation at
£29.99. Check it out?
Maurice
- Posted by Flyer on April 27th, 2008
"Graham." <me@privacy.com> wrote in message
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Thanks Graham, my son (who works for BT ADSL) has explained it to me ;-)
P.
- Posted by Doughboy on April 27th, 2008
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:13:37 +0100, "Maurice"
<MAURICE+dogs@theoldpost.plus.com> wrote:
Thanks but I'm already aware of that. In fact, it's pretty much
clinched it for me. I knew they had a half-price offer on, which would
result in my switch costing me about £30 once I'd used the various
cashback deals, but now installations gone down to £30, I'll even be a
few quids in
Doughboy
- Posted by Flyer on April 27th, 2008
"Maurice" <MAURICE+dogs@theoldpost.plus.com> wrote in message
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Can't find Sunil's msg, can you quote any link he gave, I've searched BT's
site, but they're asking £124.99 for a new line.
P.
- Posted by Jono on April 27th, 2008
Flyer laid this down on his screen :
<http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/public/current/Notice08_boo/SNL21-08.pdf>
