Thanks, that's how I'm reading things.

So my understanding here http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/fibre/t/4360053-bt-... is correct?

So far as I know, yes, you are correct there.

Phew - got there in the end - I thought these 'bridge taps' were something new, basically dodgy wiring/setup.

Thought it was worth checking to make sure my FTTC setup is as it should be.

I was estimated between 70.5 and Full whack. Now getting 53 @ around 200m from the Cabinet.

BT will over estimate to get the sale. I've learned that when you get an estimate, ALWAYS expect it to be lower. That way you won't be disappointed if it actually does go lower.

We had a resident here (he contributes here) who's estimate was 'reasonable' but turned out to be VASTLY over-optimistic. The reaction from BT? They simply reduced the BT wholesale checker estimates (after the contract was signed...) to what he was actually getting. Hence my warning - ignore them - they lie sometimes. You will get what you will get.