Other projects have generally continued to continue areas that were in build and thus overshoot targets.

The goal for FTTP in Wales would be in the 3.5% to 4% region, so at 2.6% still some way to go.

Not my thread but thanks to all who have posted information here it is helping me also will post back if I see any progress in my area.

Thanks once again Mr Saffron to your prompt & very informative response and to others who have also contributed.
Great service as always on the tbb fforums which is very much appreciated as it adds to every ones knowledge of the subject matter.

Interestingly, on Friday, the checker changed for my area (Trelleck Cabinet 3) and I can now place an order. I was very skeptical about being the upgrade being complete any time soon.

Placed an order on the Friday, booked in for September 1st. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.

Congrats - how it can all change in a flash.
Given that there are not many FTTP service providers in Wales (or the rest of the UK in that matter) did you go for BT?

Edited by deleted (Mon 21-Aug-17 16:36:46)

Yep, BT seemed the simplest route to go, for now. I had been tempted to try out Zen but decided to play it safe.

Hi,

Check to see if you can get 4G coverage from EE, using their coverage checker: https://ee.co.uk/why-ee/mobile-coverage

I used the Post Code for the Army Surplus Stores in Sarnau, & it seems to be covered.

I live near Ffostrasol myself.

If you can get 4G, then you can use a dedicated 4G router.

I've described the equipment I use and my setup in this forum thread: http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/mobilebroadband/t/4...

I've been waiting YEARS for an improved broadband connection, and am now hoping that either FTTC or FTTP arrive here during the 2018 - 2020 timeframe - but I don't hold out much hope.

Oh - and if you go the 4G route, the key thing is to get a Data SIM when they are on special offer (EE Data SIMs on a 30-day rolling contract can be sometimes had for around £15 per month for 30Gb or £30 per month [or less] for 60Gb, at certain times - e.g. this now Expired HotUKDeals EE Data SIM - just keep an eye out for them). I load balance my 4G connection with my slow ADSL Max connection, as at least that has unlimited data thanks to PlusNet.

I have 2 VoIP connections (via DrayTEL & VoipFone), both seems to work well via my setup.

Of course, a proper FTTC / FTTP connection (with unlimited data) would be much better - but in the meantime my "hybrid" 4G + ADSL connection gets me by, while waiting in hopeful anticipation for a possible future upgrade!

I know you said you have no mobile signal, so apologies if this information doesn't help you - it depends what mobile network you have tried, in my experience EE is usually best in Ceredigion in many places. Also, where I live I get a very poor mobile signal (& no 4G) indoors on my phone, and limited outside - but the antennae in my TP-Link Archer MR200 4G router are much more sensitive than those in a mobile phone, and can pick up a 4G signal, even though I'm in a marginal signal area - so *maybe* worth a try.

Good Luck anyway - I hope you manage to boost your connection speed soon.

All the best,

Adam.

Edited by AdamInTheSticks (Tue 22-Aug-17 16:35:41)