I'm going to cry

Moved house a couple of years ago and for a laugh I just put my old phone number into the checker to see what kind of speed I'd have got if I was still there (currently waiting for FTTC to be rolled out where I am now)

This is what it says:

For Telephone Number 01784XXXXXX on Exchange ASHFORD

Your exchange is ADSL enabled, and our initial test on your line indicates that your line should be able to have an ADSL broadband service that provides a fixed line speed up to 2Mbps.


Our test also indicates that your line currently supports an estimated ADSL Max broadband line speed of 7.5Mbps; typically the line speed would range between 6.5Mbps and 8Mbps.


Our test also indicates that your line currently supports an estimated ADSL2+ broadband line speed of 18.5Mbps; typically the line speed would range between 16.5Mbps and 20Mbps. Our test also indicates that your line could support an estimated ADSL 2+ Annex-M broadband upstream line speed of 1.5Mbps and downstream line speed of 18.5Mbps; typically the downstream speed would range between 16.5Mbps and 20Mbps.

The actual stable line speed supportable will be determined during the first 10 days of use. This speed may change over time, to ensure line stability is maintained.

If you decide to place an order, a further test will be performed to confirm if your line is suitable for the service you wish to purchase.

Our test also indicates that your line currently supports a WBC Fibre To The Premises technology with an estimated Broadband downstream line speed of up to 330Mbps and upstream line speed of up to 30Mbps.

Our records show the following network service information for your premises:-
Single Dwelling Unit Residential
OH Feed with no anticipated issues.

Furthermore your exchange has been enabled for multicast services on fibre lines, please contact your provider for further details.

If you decide to place an order for a fibre product, an appointment might be required where an engineer may need to visit your premises who will, where possible, supply the service.

Thank you for your interest.

I could have had FTTP!

Not only that, but you couldn't afford to buy the house now it has that available!

Yes indeed!
I doubt I could afford a FTTP install either, I would imagine it's a lot pricier than FTTC for the few that can receive it.

so, thinking about the above, and FTTP..


Doesn't it add ''value'' and ''desireability'' to a property..

it does for us internet freaks.. (and there are a lot of us !!!)

I don't think FTTP installs are any more expensive than FTTC in the areas that are getting it.

It's the Fibre on Demand to replace FTTC installations that is expected to be extremely pricey.

In reply to a post by AndrewUK:

Yes indeed!
I doubt I could afford a FTTP install either, I would imagine it's a lot pricier than FTTC for the few that can receive it.

BT are doing free FTTP installation for those that can get it. It's FTTP On Demand that should be rolling out next year that will cost.

I remember reading that the 330mbps service was going to cost ISP's £80+vat.
So I can imagine that it'll be quite expensive to the (pro/con)sumer.

Satpal

theres fttp in ashford every time ive enquired they just said it doesnt exist what area of ashford was you old house in as where we currently live is very close to the exchange

Don't forget there are two Ashfords, one in Kent the other which I think the OP is referring to in Middlesex.

Samknows thinks there are three Ashford exchanges. One in Kent, one in Surrey, and Ashford (Middlesex) in Surrey. But could have an error, as it shows Ashford (Middlesex) at the same postcode and location as the Surrey one. But with different details.

The OP's dialling code is for Staines in Surrey. However, according to samknows both Ashford (Surrey) and Ashford (Middlesex) have that same code and seem to be at the same address, which isn't the same as the Staines exchange.

Needs a bit more looking into, but I haven't time right now. We can be sure he isn't on the Kent one from the code, and fairly sure not the Ashford (Middlesx) one from the paste in the OP.