So far so good. Plusnet current line speed 78 Mb. BT Wholesale set at 77.44Mb. Speed tests in the
70 - 73Mb range. 3 days of DLM to go.

There are not 3 days of DLM to go. It runs continuously. The BT Wholesale one doesn't even directly control the line speed, unlike on ADSLx.

3 Days ? Openreach DLM is always active on FTTC or do you mean the mis information spouted by certain ISP's about there being a 10 day period ?
which is not so on FTTC, So the speed that you have had since connected,will stay as is unless you have a line fault or are affected by crosstalk etc in the future causing dlm to intervene

Edited by tommy45 (Wed 01-Oct-14 13:26:59)

What I meant to say was 3 days to go out of the initial 10 day training period.

Not the ISP's fault.

Telephone Number 0161xxxxxxx on Exchange STEPPING HILL is served by Cabinet 19

Featured Products Downstream Line Rate(Mbps) Upstream Line Rate(Mbps) Downstream Range(Mbps) Availability Date

High Low High Low

FTTC Range A (Clean) 60.1 43.2 16.8 10.7 -- Available
FTTC Range B (Impacted) 51.4 29.4 16.8 7.7 -- Available

WBC ADSL 2+ Up to 4 -- 2.5 to 6.5 Available
WBC ADSL 2+ Annex M Up to 4 Up to 0.5 2.5 to 6.5 Available
ADSL Max Up to 3 -- 2 to 6 Available
WBC Fixed Rate 1 -- -- Available
Fixed Rate 1 -- -- Available
Other Offerings
Fibre Multicast -- -- -- Available
Copper Multicast -- -- -- Available

For all ADSL and WBC Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) services, the stable line rate will be determined during the first 10 days of service usage.

Total garbage, in one way also on ADSLx.

There isn't one.

Thanks for the info. In that case Plusnet have misinformed their FTTC customers.

5. Dynamic Line Management (DLM)

DLM is an automated system that manages the performance of your broadband service.

For 10 days after broadband activation, DLM will test your line to find the best balance between speed and reliability. Speed during this time can vary and your broadband may drop out occasionally (it should return immediately).

After 10 days, small changes in speed can occur (as DLM reacts to changing conditions) but your line speed should remain relatively stable.

In reply to a post by wingco1:

Thanks for the info. In that case Plusnet have misinformed their FTTC customers.

In the case of FTTC, yes. In the case of ADSL there is (or was) some element of truth in it.

5. Dynamic Line Management (DLM)

DLM is an automated system that manages the performance of your broadband service.

For 10 days after broadband activation, DLM will test your line to find the best balance between speed and reliability. Speed during this time can vary and your broadband may drop out occasionally (it should return immediately).

After 10 days, small changes in speed can occur (as DLM reacts to changing conditions) but your line speed should remain relatively stable.

In the event of problems (e.g. line errors or frequent disconnections), DLM will reduce your sync to a level that allows for a stable connection. This allows you to continue using your broadband during problems, albeit at a lower connection speed.

Once the problem is fixed, your sync speed should return to normal quickly. When your sync speed returns the IP profile you�ll receive depends on the broadband product:

21CN products: the IP Profile is calculated each time your line syncs
20CN products: the IP Profile will be recalculated after your line is deemed stable (up to 3 days without disconnection)

BT send us reports of profile changes several times a day, so speeds should return to normal once we've updated our system with the new profile (usually within 24 hours).

DLM is the main reason that we advise you to leave your router switched on, as turning it off frequently can cause DLM to think there's a problem and reduce your speed.

Remember: DLM reacts to problems on your line rather than fixing them. If your IP profile or sync speed fluctuate regularly, there may be a line fault or something causing interference. See our Broadband speed tips guide for help tracking down the problem.

Can't see where they state FTTC products in the full quote?

Can't see where they state FTTC products in the full quote?

Can't see where they have specifically excluded it either.