In reply to a post by MarkLeman:

In reply to a post by FibreBubble:

My advice is. Do not move house and expect providers to change their existing services to suit.

Or include the cost of FTTPoD in your moving budget

And factor in a potential 12 to 18-month wait for provision.

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

Me, I’d say, don’t move there, unless you absolutely have to.
For many households, a decent internet connection is a must. The house you are currently looking at seems unlikely to provide for your households needs.

I’ve been reading about vacancy rates in many commercial offices and premises are at an all time high.

Given the once in generational shift to WFH (at least a couple of days a week, if not more) during pandemic has now been widely accepted by many employers and employees - for many people is now the new norm - and to make it workable, a reliable, decent throughout internet connection is pretty much essential.

In reply to a post by Pheasant:

I’ve been reading about vacancy rates in many commercial offices and premises are at an all time high.

Very visible here at the speculative offices built on former airfield land in the last 20 years.

Given the once in generational shift to WFH (at least a couple of days a week, if not more) during pandemic has now been widely accepted by many employers and employees

Some things are starting to shift again, there is a realisation in some industries that WFH in an "IT backroom" type role means your role can easily be moved to one of the lower cost countries. Those that are client facing are being told to "be seen more often" without specifics. This adjustment is going to take more than 3 years.

for many people is now the new norm - and to make it workable, a reliable, decent throughout internet connection is pretty much essential.

Exactly, and reliable is key, Virgin Media is discovering people put up with a lot watching Netflix whom don't like it when the VPN drops in a business video call.

Edited by jchamier (Sun 14-May-23 12:35:24)

In reply to a post by MarkLeman:

include the cost of FTTPoD in your moving budget

+1

And what if it comes in at £135k?

https://forums.thinkbroadband.com/fibre/t/4735262-re...

In reply to a post by MHC:

And what if it comes in at £135k?

https://forums.thinkbroadband.com/fibre/t/4735262-re...

Then there is a decision to make, how much do you want the house/flat/bungalow/shed.

In reply to a post by jchamier:

Virgin Media is discovering people put up with a lot watching Netflix whom don't like it when the VPN drops in a business video call.

Virgin's service is pretty rubbish in many areas but even at its worst it still managed Netflix here. It's actually quite impressive how well Netflix and the other streamers hold up to interruptions, changes of client IP etc.

All very much their core business so not surprising - but impressive nonetheless.

Virgin must be suffering to be talking about moving entirely to XGS-PON in 5 years - many around here rejoiced when Community Fibre moved in, even those who take no interest in the technology. Openreach have made some inroads with their FTTP also, probably entirely at the expense of Virgin.

In reply to a post by ft247:

Virgin's service is pretty rubbish in many areas but even at its worst it still managed Netflix here. It's actually quite impressive how well Netflix and the other streamers hold up to interruptions, changes of client IP etc.

30 seconds of buffering covers a multitude of sins.

In reply to a post by MHC:

And what if it comes in at £135k?

Then I would consider other options, including if that was really the house for me.

Seriously though, if fast internet is genuinely essential, including the cost of providing it when considering a house purchase is a realistic thing to do.