Current FTTPoD/FTTP installations all come with the newer single LAN port ONTs. I guess you could ask the engineer on the day if he has a spare 4 port ONT in the van but I imagine chances are slim. If you wanted an additional fttp service on a single port ONT then i guess you would need a new fibre run & ONT.

Edited by deleted (Fri 09-Nov-18 11:06:30)

In reply to a post by candlerb:

If they don't install multi-port ONTs any more then I'm going to ask them to pull two fibres from the DP.

I'm going ahead, though I'm being told it may be from 3 month to 1 year for installation to be completed. I clearly would prefer 4port ONT, if I request them to pull two fibres to the property, could they say no as only provisioned for one?

In reply to a post by candlerb:

I would like to know the answer about the ONTs as well, as I'm in the same situation as you.

If they don't install multi-port ONTs any more then I'm going to ask them to pull two fibres from the DP.

On my non-connectorised install they brought a total of 4 fibre strands to the external CSP, ie one in use and three spares nicely coiled up in the csp trays. However I�m not sure if they can do the same on connectorised installs, I think that�s one for Zarjaz to answer

Yes BF, the single port ONT is the weapon of choice now.

Provisioning of two services to a four port is, in my experience, extremely rare. The systems are just not geared up to do it.

If you have a connectorised install, then that�s a single fibre only, as it goes to one specified port on the CBT.

The other posters suggesting they would ask for two fibres to be pulled in are, I suspect, going to get a polite no.

Whether the Openreach bod has a four port in their van ... luck of the draw really.
The �fresh meat� being skilled up at present are shown and kitted out for connectorised and nothing else, no splicer, nuttin�. Punters want it cheap, there�s an easy cost saving, less training, £2500 an engineer saved for not carrying one.

Don't forget that once you have the FTTPoD, a second supply should be the standard FTTP price.

Edit: As long as your neighbours haven't snaffled all the spare ports on the DP.

Edited by RobertoS (Fri 09-Nov-18 12:28:11)

Thanks Zarjaz.

Other than having a few spare fibre strands, is there any advantage of having blown/spliced fibre instead of a connectorised fibre install? Btw love your description of new recruits as "fresh meat" lol

Edited by deleted (Fri 09-Nov-18 12:37:26)

radii

If you go ahead it would be best to state that you want 2 connections ( ie order 2 on a linked order) this should get you a 4 port ONT. There is meant to be a process to link orders but I haven't heard of anyone doing it yet.

Candlerb

See my reply to radii. link the two orders and place them at the same time.

In reply to a post by kitcat:

Candlerb

See my reply to radii. link the two orders and place them at the same time.

But I would have thought you could only place an order for an additional FTTP line (at native FTTP prices) once the Bt/Openreach checker starts showing �WBC FTTP� which only happens a week or two before FTTPoD goes live.

Hmmm .....

I guess technically no. But I personally think it�s better.

For years I have had to hunt HR faults caused by failing crimps, seems to me that these connectorised blocks are going to be the �failing crimps� of the future.

�Dumbing down� the network and those who maintain and operate it is only ever going to end sadly I reckon.

I could moan for ages (and usually do) but no, not a fan.