In reply to a post by simon194:

I think the highest quality VoIP codec has a max rate of 64kbps or something like that.

Yes, although with framing overheads it comes to closer to 100kbps.

I think they're trying to avoid SOTAP where possible, because the upload speed is typically less than 1Mbps.

This is the first Openreach checker I've seen that specifically mentions upload speeds, which has got to be a good thing. It means somebody within the company sees them as important, and a differentiator between different access products.

simon194

There are higher bandwidth codecs for HD voice but most VOIP suppliers default to 64k or below (128kb bothway). Codec negotiation goes to the highest Bw codec both ends support when the call is set up.

In reply to a post by Davey_H:

It's a trial, which Max failed disclose in his OP.

No, Max noted that- in parentheses after the url.

zebb_edi

Don't know if it has already improved mine says what I would expect and the Standard now clearly says UPTO 24Mb

Gfast also shows where that is available.

Where FTTP is not available at some properties it shows correctly what is available, at others it only shows FTTP build not announced. I assume this is due to the premises (Flat) not having OR service at present. (Based on two flats in the same block) .

Overall it gives the same info as the existing OR checker but in a more end user friendly design

Step counts in the top right 2/5 go to 3/4 if you click on express an interest .

In reply to a post by adslmax:

FTTP Checker: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker (trial at the moment before go live soon)

I really don't think this new site is what all those people waiting for FTTP were hoping for and all those who already have FTTP it does nothing for them either.

And it is wildly out - obviously does not use any historic data.

When on FTTC my speeds were typically mid-50s at the end. I suggests 60-80 ...

ADSL is worse - my speeds had finally dropped to around 5 or 6 and the old checker relects this. The new one say "up to 24" - yes, there is the famous "up to" but I would definitely argue it is misleading as OR know the line would only give 6 ....

Checking neighbours - some on FTTC and others on ADSL - they show the same and their actuals are only slightly better than I had.

The new openreach checker didn't pick up any historic data yet. They estimated my FTTC at 72Meg and G.fast at 189Meg which are incorrect one.

My past history with G.fast are highest than 250Meg and my current SoGEA are higher than 80Meg.

The checker is on beta and trial at the moment as it not live by database history collected by DLM send to Openreach database checker.

The correct one via BTw checker using phone number or Access Line ID (for Sogea only) to fetch the correct line history database from the router sync rate as below:

Observed Speeds VDSL
Max Observed Downstream Speed 80
Max Observed Upstream Speed 20
Observed Date 2022-11-05

Edited by adslmax (Tue 15-Nov-22 12:55:16)

In reply to a post by adslmax:

FTTP Checker: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker (trial at the moment before go live soon)

It looks like a trial to make sure the site works as a site using "default" numbers and they'll connect it to the various databases etc to provide real world info later on.

In reply to a post by billford:

It looks like a trial to make sure the site works as a site using "default" numbers and they'll connect it to the various databases etc to provide real world info later on.

Been told by Openreach the checker will become live later but no date is given yet. These will following up with BTw checker as well.

Edited by adslmax (Tue 15-Nov-22 12:50:51)