Whoever is in charge of this installation whether the contractors, BT Engineers, etc. The ones who took initiative from (BT Openreach) obviously were not serious in starting their project.

I've already mentioned this in previous posts as I am the one keenly observing this project with interest from the last few months and not you, RobertoS as you will not be the one who would care about this as naturally it is of no interest to you.

I can see that this project has been extended on a number of occasions along with the other posters who have actively participated in this thread.

What I am expressing is merely frustration and nothing abusive. Referring the word "lazy" is not abuse at all, it is a criticism.

And yes, if I had the chance to volunteer myself like the B4RN project then I will do so from the second I leave my seat I will lay the fibre cables myself along with other neighbours. At least B4RN project e.g can take their own initiative to lay their own fibre cables in a rural village where digging soil is easier than digging asphalt. But in urban areas we will be arrested if we try to dig the street ducts ourselves without permission from authorities.

I'm a person who is very punctual always on time and serious when completing my project deadlines. Btw, I work as a Team Knowhow in PC World Full Time and I know judging by appreciation from colleagues how pleasant I am to work with, as I am always finishing repair works of customers laptops relieving the pressure of my other colleagues. I care about customers interest. When I say I will do it, I will generally mean it. I don't need your approval on a forum where you have no personal knowledge of who I am.

I may not have started work in winter either. But if I was in charge I would've definitely fulfilled my promise in June when the weather was warmer but I would not have extended it till October if I am not confident that I can work in colder temperatures outside. And if I was unable to do so, I would write a written explanation to say "because of this and that reason the project had to be cancelled, I'm sorry". BT Openreach have a poor customer service they will not inform us as to why the project was not started and when they will do so. Once again we have to do our searching on roadworks, etc to find clues which is not expected from the customers to do. It is the responsibility of BT Openreach to let us know.

You clearly don't have a clue as to what you're talking about, yes I know you are frustrated and just letting of steam, but calling them 'lazy BT engineers (good for nothing)' is just not on. There are a fair few engineers and other people that work for BT on here, and that attitude isn't going to get you their help, I know at least one who could of probably told you what the delay was, I'm sure they won't now.

I've been working outside all day today, it is not too cold to work, it was just 6 degree's when I started, and only 7 degree's now. I bet there are loads of contractors working all over the country in these colder conditions, work doesn't stop when it's cold, we just wrap up a bit more.

Edited by R0NSKI (Sat 27-Oct-18 18:07:02)

May I suggest engaging your brain first before posting your ridiculous and ignorant rants. You appear to not have a clue and would suggest you read and learn a little about the practicalities and difficulties of installing and running a network such as those of BT, VM etc before making any further posts.

Frustration can bring out the worst in people and is no justification for insults and rudeness.

Funny how cab 5 Bishopsgate (Hanbury St E1 5JR) is showing live in the wholesale dsl checker if the "lazy", "good for nothing" engineers haven't installed it.

Too funny!

Address xxxxxxxx, HANBURY STREET, LONDON, E1 5JR on Exchange BISHOPSGATE is served by Cabinet 5

VDSL Range A (Clean) 80 ... 78.9 ... 20 ... 19 ... 72.6 ... Available

VDSL Range B (Impacted) ... 80 ... 74.3 ... 20 ... 19 ... 67 ... Available

In reply to a post by BLaZiNgSPEED:

I noticed the same thing. I kept a close eye on this roadworks link. Initially the roadwork was meant to happen in June. Apparently BT OR did not install the cabinet at all!!!

This was then subsequently extended to October from 22-26 which was expected to start. But it never happened. I knew it was never going to happen! BT OR did not start on any of their planned works. I sensed that this was going to happen from the day that this date was extended. Simply because the weather is getting cold now and these lazy BT engineers (good for nothing) decided to once again leave it without installing any new DSLAM cabinet. It even said "Delays Unlikely" "Planned work about to start" but obviously it never did, it remained that way even until last night. I was looking to see if it will change to "Work in progress" but it never did. They have no excuses why they extended it in June and now no explanation why it is not happening in October. Waiting 10 years for FTTC lmao.

Personally I do not think BT OR will install a new cabinet at all! We will most likely not get any FTTC and will probably have to wait for another decade for FTTP instead because they know they have to reconnect that Exchange Only Line to the new cabinet. This is a job, a job that requires getting out of the lazy mentality.

From your two posts, as others have clearly said you haven't a clue on a delivery of a FTTC cab. Further what you said, it was an ignorant rant nothing more and nothing less.

The teams that stand, install, blow the fibre, and power the cab, all are doing multiple cabs a week, day in day out. Those sub contractors, and also BT engineers work in all conditions. Sometimes delays happen, because of way-leaves, blocked ducts etc.

if BT had just done work in "warm weather" nothing would get done.

In reply to a post by witchunt:

Funny how cab 5 Bishopsgate (Hanbury St E1 5JR) is showing live in the wholesale dsl checker if the "lazy", "good for nothing" engineers haven't installed it.

How do I find this info?

https://www.btwholesale.com/includes/adsl/adsl.htm?s...

If your phone number doesn't work you can use the address checker (link at the bottom of the above we page) , do not use the postcode checker as it only gives ADSL results.

In reply to a post by witchunt:

Funny how cab 5 Bishopsgate (Hanbury St E1 5JR) is showing live in the wholesale dsl checker if the "lazy", "good for nothing" engineers haven't installed it.

The problem is even if the cabinet was installed, this was not reflected in the roadworks link. It should've switched to "Work in progress" but this never happened, hence why I was angry thinking that this is yet another skip with no signs and clues as to whether the work was completed or started.

The fact of the matter is, on two separate occasions the Cabinet was not installed and was delayed and extended. I thought that this will happen once again hence for the rant. But if it is complete, for me that's very surprising after waiting 10 years for this to finally happen!

I did check the wholesale dsl checker later and it is showing live, but it is showing for Hanbury Street E1 5JR post code only.

This has not yet been reflected for my postcode on neither When can I get fibre? or the Wholesale DSL Checker.

It is still showing this...

IN SCOPE
Exchange name: Bishopsgate
Exchange status: Fibre enabled
Cabinet number: -
Technology: Pending - EO Line

Address ............................. on Exchange BISHOPSGATE

As I was aware from a few months ago this Fibre Journey checker temporarily changed to CONNECT and I remember well that the Cabinet number was indeed number 5 and that was also reflected in the wholesale dsl checker. But then 4 days later it was reverted back to IN SCOPE.

I do not know why it is not in the connect stage yet. I am assuming we'll have to wait a few weeks to months for them to connect the EO Lines to the new cabinet. But of-course I do not know if this will be this cabinet, I can only assume that since it was initially showing as Cabinet 5 on the checker that my EO Line will be connected to the one on Hanbury Street.

But if that will not be the one, I am even happy to wait another 6 months for them to install another cabinet even closer but I doubt that will happen but I am happy to remain patient as long as there is reassurance that it is going to happen.

Oh well, it's only been there 2-3 months. Easily missed.