In reply to a post by burakkucat:

The cabinet that Ribble has mentioned is definitely a POTS PCP.

During you walk-about, tomorrow, please photograph every cabinet in the immediate vicinity to 122 and then let us see what is there.

OK,

First two are obviously my BT cab 122, next is the VM cab in Barlow Close, followed by the large VM cabs on corner, and finally another small VM cab nearby.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043875
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043874
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043836
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043878
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043876

Must remember to keep an eye out for any developments. So far I've been unable to find a site that lists forthcoming works that would drop a hint.

I'd suggest you use the Elgin - Roadworks Information Site by specifying your area of interest and then have it send you an alert when any works are documented.

Probably covered elsewhere, but what criteria do they use to provide FTTP? And is it still provided by a drop from a pole?

Yes, there can be a fibre drop from the pole to premise. Please take a look here (second picture) for an OR overview of brownfield FTTP deployment.

In reply to a post by chrisadsl:

First two are obviously my BT cab 122, next is the VM cab in Barlow Close, followed by the large VM cabs on corner, and finally another small VM cab nearby.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043875
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043874
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043836
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043878
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043876

Yes, top marks. You've identified each one correctly.

If the area is really going to be receiving FTTP then there will not be a FTTC installed to pair with PCP 122.

Do you need to sign up to that site? Or does a Facebook login work, as implied by the page.

In reply to a post by burakkucat:

In reply to a post by chrisadsl:

First two are obviously my BT cab 122, next is the VM cab in Barlow Close, followed by the large VM cabs on corner, and finally another small VM cab nearby.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043875
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043874
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043836
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043878
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/chriskross/11043876

Yes, top marks. You've identified each one correctly.

If the area is really going to be receiving FTTP then there will not be a FTTC installed to pair with PCP 122.

So looking at http://staging.trefor.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07... I see no mention of existing PCPs - the fibre just by-passes them until it gets to the DP by the pole (or continue underground to the premises)?

FTTC would be more than adequate for my needs, and if it means getting the visibility of an FTTC installation that would be useful. TBH, I never thought we would be in an area to get fibre, but I suppose the fact that we have VM is spurring on BT.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

Do you need to sign up to that site? Or does a Facebook login work, as implied by the page.

I created my own account to use that site, Bob. Sorry but I can't comment about a Facebook login.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

Do you need to sign up to that site? Or does a Facebook login work, as implied by the page.

If you're talking about ipernity, then it apparently accepts facebook, yahoo and other accounts.

So looking at http://staging.trefor.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07... I see no mention of existing PCPs - the fibre just by-passes them until it gets to the DP by the pole (or continue underground to the premises)?

That is exactly my understanding, yes.

FTTC would be more than adequate for my needs, and if it means getting the visibility of an FTTC installation that would be useful. TBH, I never thought we would be in an area to get fibre, but I suppose the fact that we have VM is spurring on BT.

Who knows? Another of "life's little mysteries".

Please keep us updated with developments, as they happen.

I've finally got OpenOffice to open BTW-FTTC-Exchange-and-Cabs-10062011 and there is no mention of Cheltenham there! What's going on?

From the April doc, Cheltenham cab 122 FTTP:-

Postcode/% of lines/Phase
GL510AD/88.23/6b
GL510AG/100/6b
GL510BE/65.51/6b
GL510BG/83.33/6b
GL510BH100/6b
GL510BJ/100/6b
GL510BQ/100/6b
GL510BH/100/6b
GL510DZ/100/6b
GL510EA-GL510EW (except GL510EU which is on Cab 124)/100/6b FTTC)
GL510QU/100/6b

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

I've finally got OpenOffice to open BTW-FTTC-Exchange-and-Cabs-10062011 and there is no mention of Cheltenham there! What's going on?

From the April doc, Cheltenham cab 122 FTTP:-

So if it says FTTP does that mean everyone served by that cab will get it? If not, how are they chosen?