We have an existing duct running under the drive, but where it comes out of the ground and into house leaves no space for the ONT, fully expecting some issues with the install.

.... but just because it comes out of the duct at a certain point, that doesn�t mean it has to go through the wall there ... run it exterior, then in to where you require it (within reason)

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Technically you are not even allowed to remove it from the wall for decorating purposes which is unsustainable in the medium to long term.

Mines on slotted holes so just lifts off. In fact it nearly falls off if you try and insert a cable! It will definitely be off for decorating, we do sockets/switches off, lights removed, radiators off for decorating otherwise it just looks pants.

"Estimated completion Date 28/03." for the blockage right outside the house, can't be all that much longer now!

Another step closer hopefully.

As for me, my order appears to be in limbo. No news this week of Openreach fixing the issue with their system not being able to commit an appointment date to install FTTP. Surely they'll have it fixed by the end of next week. My address is still showing as WBC FTTP but interestingly none of the neighbors on the same distribution pole are showing as being able to get WBC FTTP yet.

In reply to a post by abat:

"Estimated completion Date 28/03." for the blockage right outside the house, can't be all that much longer now!

Let�s hope so. Once ducts are clear there should be no technical challenges left. Just process.

But mine had the ONT installed 12th Feb, they are coming Tuesday to commission . A whole month with the ONT on the wall not getting them revenue. Madness.

Just catching up on some replies.

If the fibre can be fed in and the ONT somewhere else (under the stairs) that will be perfect.

PhilipD, that's a good point and something that i had considered. I think i'm going to see how it goes and then if it becomes a problem i'll purchase a dedicated machine. With some time on my hands i think i may even try direct from china on ali.

The parts arrived today, so i'll have some fun building it and setting it up this weekend, all ready for the fibre

Talking of fibre, i just checked the dsl checker and my address is now showing: FTTP on Demaind | 1000 (Downstream) | 220 (Upstream) | Avaliable!

Along with that change my update today was that the cable had been ran and we're awaiting confirmation the jointers had completed their work.

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Today is the one-year anniversary of submitting my FTTPoD order to survey, having previously received my desktop quote under the new pricing regime. Sadly, installation still seems as far away as ever.

There's no fibre installed that I know of. Some sections of duct have been unblocked and roped; the 34m of new duct which my survey said would be required has been dug.

Before Christmas, Openreach identified another section of duct which needed unblocking (which has since been scheduled and missed several times). In early January they said another 164m of duct would need to be dug, which hasn't even been scheduled yet.

All credit to Cerberus for providing updates weekly or more, and who have said they are going to turn up the pressure further.

Openreach are boasting about their improving delivery times (for ethernet), but clearly there's plenty more scope for improvement in FTTPoD.

I guess they could do with QLiK on FTTPoD as well as leased lines!

Miy order for desktop survey was May, with full survey June-ish, and full order paid end of September. However yours sounds a nightmare and to be still so far away is awful. That said I don�t think we finished roping until early Jan and within 4-weeks the fibre was in and ONT installed. It has then sat waiting commissioning for 4-weeks.

Escalation for yours seems the right thing. They at least need to identify all civils remaining and have a plan. Once roped I reckon they could get it done pretty quickly if they were so minded.

Did you do a cake? Maybe tweet Openreach a photo of the Fibre order birthday cake.

Hi Guys,

Been skimming through the thread reading about all the installs happening, and im tempted to get a quote done.

A few people in my road have expressed an interest so it could be worth getting a survey.

IS there a link on how to order and start the ball rolling?

How to apply for voucher scheme if available?

Or is someone has any links to forms that need filling in.

Much appreciated.

In reply to a post by Alucidnation:

IS there a link on how to order and start the ball rolling?

Firstly you need to choose a service provider who sells FTTPoD. There are only two national ones that I know of: Cerberus and FluidOne. There are some which cover only parts of the country - e.g. Spectrum, Syscomm - and there are some companies which are resellers of the other ones - e.g. Amvia resells Cerberus.

You apply for a free desktop quote from them, which takes a week or two. Then if you decide to place an order, you pay £250+VAT; over the next 2-3 months the survey takes place and the final price is generated. This bears little relation to the desktop quote (fortunately, in most cases it's lower). Then you have 30 days to decide whether you're happy to proceed and pay the balance - or to pull out and forfeit the £250.

In reply to a post by Alucidnation:

How to apply for voucher scheme if available?

Or is someone has any links to forms that need filling in.

Tell your service provider, and they apply on your behalf. You can read the T&Cs here. Vouchers are only available for businesses, or for homes applying in conjunction with a business.

You mention a group of applications. If all interested parties are on the same distribution point (usually same manhole cover or pole) then one person taking FTTPoD will make native FTTP available for the others to order - this is the cheapest way to do it, but you need to sort out between you the sharing of costs. Those taking native FTTP will also benefit from a wider range of service providers and various deals / cashback offers. The FTTPoD purchaser can switch to these after their initial 12 month contract period of course.

It's also possible to have linked FTTPoD orders, which would be appropriate if a few nearby DPs need activating. However these are more complex, more expensive (each person is taking a business ISP service for at least 12 months), and riskier (if one person cancels, the order collapses and the monies paid are lost)