Afaik every G.fast order has either been cancelled before installation, or cancelled soon after installation to move back to some near-impossibly cheap Plusnet service. I'm not aware of any previous complaints about reliability from that poster.

In reply to a post by jpm:

Afaik every G.fast order has either been cancelled before installation, or cancelled soon after installation to move back to some near-impossibly cheap Plusnet service. I'm not aware of any previous complaints about reliability from that poster.

Thanks.

I now he has history for telling blatant lies here and has been caught several times i was hoping for once he wasn't attention seeking and had some facts to back up his claims.

What a waste of oxygen why is he allowed to post here?

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Lockdown is a challenging time particularly for those who already have problems. Perhaps we could cut him some slack?

In reply to a post by GonePostal:

Lockdown is a challenging time particularly for those who already have problems. Perhaps we could cut him some slack?

People use forums like this when they are trying to make decisions on which type of broadband will suit them and which ISP to go with people who tell lies and who are known for doing so should not be allowed to post them it is unfair on the aforementioned members and guests, why cant his posts be put into a moderation queue then they can do no harm.

In reply to a post by dect:

Hi Max

For those who are using G.fast and getting good download speed and where its also stable I'm sure its not a waste of time. If I had a choice of G.fast or FTTP sure I would pick FTTP but most people don't so G.fast is a good interim solution for those lucky enough to be able to order it.

Maybe you should try it.

For this speed here: https://ibb.co/tP39tM1
no thanks too slow!

Also never trust high estimated speed as it was always incorrect as openreach updated once or twice every weeks varies from 189-260 on high so I can't trust it. Always follow on low speed.

Edited by adslmax (Tue 24-Nov-20 19:29:54)

With you it's always the case of either too slow or too expensive. Then you post that you've ordered it. Then post you cancel the orders. I've seen a lot of trolls on forums over the years, but you are at the top when it comes to changing your mind on what the truth is.

If you think that a near doubling of your speed is too slow then maybe this forum is not for you. Sorry to be this harsh, but it's now gone beyond a joke with your trolling.

Then you'd better cancel your FTTC with Plusnet, max. Given "Always follow on low speed", you can only be getting 73.2Mbps downstream sync. Yet you frequently post your stats which show well above that impacted low speed estimate.

And please don't post a whole pile of completely irrelevant stats. We've seen them far too many times.

I've tended to support you in the past when you post fact instead of fiction, but your criticism of G.Fast is complete and utter fiction. You have never had it at home nor do you personally know anyone who has.

As has just been said, people come here for serious help from people with knowledge. This latest intervention by you is very bad form.

To answer the question on reliability - I've managed a few (under 10 at this point) G.fast installs and where the line length was marginal it didn't achieve the estimated rate. However, that's a different question to reliability, and I've no complaints on the reliability of the service, it seems no different to FTTC in that regard.

Have a good xmas! I won't bother to post anymore. Bye. If FTTC are 80/20 I have it, if G.fast 330/50 I have it, if FTTP 900/220 I have it but not less! I have told openreach many times I will never order FTTC or G.fast if the high speed are less than 80/20 or 330/50. I told openreach not good enough on G.fast for those are who 250m or more! They should never roll out G.fast in my strong view. But, anyway openreach has blocked my dsl checker now (look like they blocked my ip address)

Edited by adslmax (Tue 24-Nov-20 20:46:49)

My 10p

After being on g.fast with BT for 2 and 1/2 years.

Issues - drop in download speed (and sync) for approx 2 - 3 months earlier this year. No idea what caused it and was around 150 Mbps rather than full 330 so whilst noticable on large downloads it wasn't exactly a major issue. As this was during lockdown I lived with it and then just went away.

One period of re-syncs for approx 1 hour. Put this down to person working at cabinet.

Ping - low and barely changes.

Dropouts - not really noticeable and in November I have had 3 or 4 overnight blips on my BQM.

Is it better than fttc? Well define better. My 80/20 was perfectly fine until it wasn't and my ISP at the time didn't want to know (single thread issues), I could have migrated to an alternative supplier but g.fast was just launching so thought why not.

Cost £61 per month inc phone. So whilst at higher end on price it is something I can accept and appreciate this is not the case for all. I was paying a little less for fttc but not much.

I've been very happy with BT retail and the product supplied. It works and gives me everything I need (and a lot more).