Ouch, I have updates from Vruti so I hope someone else is taking over while he's away . Also there's no '29th' day this month?

Edited by Ixel (Thu 21-Feb-19 15:24:43)

I'm going to miss my update from Vruti this week especially as it seems there is actually some progress to report!

Same for me, as the outside build work appears to be complete. Openreach were waiting on test results from the jointers (last week's second update when I informed Vruti what happened outside and Openreach then confirmed what I said is correct etc.). Hopefully all that remains is to get a line from the pole to the house and connect that all up. Oh well, as I say, patience is a virtue (I guess).

In reply to a post by Ixel:

Ouch, I have updates from Vruti so I hope someone else is taking over while he's away . Also there's no '29th' day this month?

Don't shoot the messenger!


I am currently on leave with No access to email. I will be returning on the 27/02/2019

Please note all FTTPoD order updates will be updated on the 28/02 � 29/02

For anything Urgent please email [email protected] and one of the team will respond.

Thank you
Vruti Malhi

Haha no worries, but thanks for sharing anyway. Just a shame that this wasn't shared in the last update email, but at least I know not to expect an update this week now.

In reply to a post by Ixel:

Same for me, as the outside build work appears to be complete. Openreach were waiting on test results from the jointers (last week's second update when I informed Vruti what happened outside and Openreach then confirmed what I said is correct etc.). Hopefully all that remains is to get a line from the pole to the house and connect that all up. Oh well, as I say, patience is a virtue (I guess).

If you can see it then it is more likely correct than Openreach update. They keep telling me they are waiting for stores to send the ducts I need to install, thatI installed in November!

Your update as follows:

Option A: - Your fibre is currently waiting post install audit.

Option B: - External build and testing have all now been completed. Order is ready for commissioning. I am now waiting on a date for an engineer to be assigned to attend your property if this is the case.

It is the unknown that does my head in. The waiting to find out how long you will be waiting is worse than the waiting itself.

Dave

Good news . Looks like it's option B!

External build and testing have all now been completed. Order to now be sent for commissioning.

Your next update due on 28/02.

I still received an update it seems, just from someone else instead. Hooray.

Hi Sorry for not getting back but wanted to give a quick update. It is 100% correct that the expansion of Virgin had nothing to do with my quote. Coincidently I had a letter from VM 2 month after requesting a quote for FTTPoD. I agree this is totally coincident.


I did say that certain premises down the street can get G.Fast. My conversation with BT has shown that even though i am just 10 meters from my neighbour, my premiss is on different loop of cable, reason for this theory is that we are on the same exchange yet they are border line G.Fast and i simply can't get these faster type of services.

Lastly, i got my quote today. Mind you that original quote of £17500 has been severely reduced, but given the fact that VM is on route in I am sure i won't engage.



We have received the confirmed build charge from Openreach following the survey for your FTTP on Demand order. The installation costs for this order are on the attached quote.

The estimated build charge was £17,100.00 + VAT. The confirmed build charge is £6,625.00 + VAT. This includes the reduction for the survey and a deduction of £950.00 for premises passed. A breakdown of the charges is below:



Labour £4,180.00
Stores £2,650.00
Contract Labour £0.00
Civils £500.00
Civils Stores £0.00

Tree cutting £0.00

BT Connection Charge £495.00


Deductions -£950.00
-£250.00
£6,625.00


Given my current situation and VM deployment i will hold fire until VM have deployed in my area.


Kind regards
Feejus

Edited by Feejus (Sat 23-Feb-19 01:01:43)

Interesting article just posted about the government gigabit voucher scheme: https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2019/02/3660-g...

It includes a pinmap showing all the postcode districts where vouchers have been issued, and the number of properties connected so far.

In my district, 12 vouchers have been issued, but 0 have been connected. Clicking around it seems this is a common story.

I noticed on the pinmap it said 2 had been connected for my post code, though I've not seen any FTTP or FTTPoD installs listed on any map.

If anyone in the OL2 post code has full fibre do a speed test!