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FTTC contract ends in November but FTTP not yet available

pault2007 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:45:27 GMT

Our BT Fibre contract ends in November and Openreach's FTTP checker states that FTTP is being built in the next year.

We're connected to the Sawston exchange and already have Digital Voice.

Will we need to carry on with FTTC in November - is it still available to order?

Thanks

Paul

Re: FTTC contract ends in November but FTTP not yet available

licquorice — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:59:00 GMT

Yes, if FTTP isn't available.

There seems to be a lot misunderstanding that the copper network is closing down in the imminent future. It isn't at won't be for a very long time.

Re: FTTC contract ends in November but FTTP not yet available

pippincp — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:01:03 GMT

Yes, you just recontract as you are and when FTTP is available later you just upgrade although it will mean a new contract. Price would be the same unless you go for a greater speed or go for the useless Halo option.

Re: FTTC contract ends in November but FTTP not yet available

chrisjp — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:14:59 GMT

"There seems to be a lot misunderstanding that the copper network is closing down in the imminent future. It isn't at won't be for a very long time."

Yes, this has largely been caused by media reporters reporting critically on the switch to DV saying "BT is ripping out all the old copper telephone lines".