FTTP lead times

What are people currently seeing as the actual FTTP lead times?

I need to plan an install for a very elderly family member and it has to be when I am there!

Intention is to order FTTP from PlusNet (no choice - I have my orders) as a new install. Then, be there (200 miles away) when OR install it and then move the netwrok across.

Then arrange a PSTN to VoIP migration as I need to keep the number. That will then trigger the FTTC termination - yes some charges, but only a month or two and there is no worry about it.

Finally, install a Gigaset Base station at the house - which may be programmed in advance and just waiting ready.


The key to it all is the FTTP installation date which has to coincide with a visit and as he is on the Priority Services Register they should not cancel at the last minute

the only thing i can say that may be of help is that, make sure PN is aware of this in advance, as well. Beyond that - well you know how things are.

In reply to a post by Taras:

the only thing i can say that may be of help is that, make sure PN is aware of this in advance, as well. Beyond that - well you know how things are.

Already discussed with them ... And the best/cheapest way to keep the number which has been in use for 60 years, so training other friends to use a new number might not be easy.

In reply to a post by MHC:

Already discussed with them ... And the best/cheapest way to keep the number which has been in use for 60 years, so training other friends to use a new number might not be easy.

Is it not possible to use a mobile phone instead? Even older people use mobile phones and there are a some phone that have larger keypads and displays if that is needed.

You find me a mobile provider that offer porting of a 01XXXX number.

Just to let you know and apologizes if you are fully aware of this: if there are any problems with the exterior installation, which may cause a delay to the activation, the interior fitting of an ONT can be completed. This would mean that installers would not need to enter the property to complete the full installation/activation at a future time.

When I had FTTP installed, firstly the technician drilled a hole in the wall, feed a length of inside/outside fibre cable through the hole, fitted the ONT and power it on. Then he proceeded to work on the exterior installation. In my case the fibre cable (together with the original BT copper pairs) was from the street via underground ducting to the CSP, He said that he did it in this order so that there would be no need to enter the property again if there had been any serious issues with a blocked duct which is apparently not uncommon. Fortunately I had no issues with the underground duct.

Hopefully you wont have any potential problems with the FTTP installation/activation - good luck.

It is a fairly simple install. Pole immediately opposite, so straight to the house and either down to ground level or an accessible intermediate point. Straight through the wall and the ONT immediately there.

The existing copper, comes to teh front of teh house, drops about 2m then runs 12m down the side, across the back - another 8m. Down to te top of a door, through the frame, then wriggles around to a master socket. From there, up and over doors across ceiling, and ultimately to where the modem is - just where the ONT will be!

Pleased to hear that since the intended long journey should not result in you witnessing an incomplete FTTP activation

In reply to a post by MHC:

You find me a mobile provider that offer porting of a 01XXXX number.

what i meant is just to use a mobile phone, forget about porting the number. Older people cope with things better than you think and getting people to phone your family member using a mobile phone may be easier than you think.
I see a lot of older people using shop and scan at work.
Sure you know your family member and their contacts, so porting the number to a VoIP may be the best way. But you have to make sure that Plusnet don't cancel the FTTC before the number is ported. Maybe get FTTP on another account first.

How will getting him a mobile helop those calling him? It will NOT. You try telling several 95 + year olds with short term memory issues that their friend has a new phone number. It will not work.


And read the original post. FTTP will be installed alongside FTTC, so another account already.