Multiple fttp connections to one address

[Irj]

We currently have 2 separate copper phone lines connections to our house. Both accounts are registered at the same address. We’d like to upgrade these to fttp. Bt are telling me I can only have one connection to one address. Apparently the one connection to one address thing is an open reach specification. Why is this? Is there any way I can get a second connection? Clearly I can’t register a room as a separate address with Royal Mail!

[Keith_Beddoe]

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[Irj]

Thank for your reply Keith but it doesn’t address my question. We CAN get fttp but I want 2 separate connections ie upgrading my 2 existing connections. I’m being told I can only have 1 fttp connection to an address. It appears to be a rule and not a physical limitation. What I want to understand is why does this rule exist and what can I do, if anything, to mitigate it and get 2 fttp connections .

[Keith_Beddoe]

I assume you are talking about FTTP and not FTTC?

Openreach would only run a single optical fibre into a house. Business premises may have multiple fibre connections if diversity is requested. This is very expensive.

One FTTP connection can be up to 300Mbs, which is far more than a residential premises would ever need.

[Irj]

Yes FTTP. We have been promised 80mbps speed. The reason I want 2 is for an elderly relative that lives with us who wants an independent connection

[Keith_Beddoe]

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@Irj wrote:
Yes FTTP. We have been promised 80mbps speed. The reason I want 2 is for an elderly relative that lives with us who wants an independent connection

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You may be able to get a separate copper FTTC connection if FTTC is available?

You could ask for a faster FTTP connection  (BT Infinity 4 up to 300Mbs), and then share the connection?

[Irj]

Our cabinet is actually at the exchange so not an option
Will explore availability of infinity 4 option. May be able to persuade relative to ‘share’ connection. Thanks for suggestion
Would have been simpler to just have 2 connections but hey ho

[Keith_Beddoe]

You should be able to get the faster speed. Sharing of a connection should not be a problem. I share a 10Mb ADSL connection with our neighbour, who is connected to our guest wireless network, and there are no issues.

[conrad]

Does your relative want a second connection to have a separate phone line rather than just separate broadband. If so you upgrade your line to FTTP and leave the relatives as is , or even downgrade it to phone only. You then need to run an ethernet cable to where your relative wants (they won't have the hassle of a router anymore) or use a wireless extender.

You will have the option ,at time of ordering , to keep your phone on the copper connection or have it changed to a fibre only one , choice is yours.

[pippincp]

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@conrad wrote:

Does your relative want a second connection to have a separate phone line rather than just separate broadband. If so you upgrade your line to FTTP and leave the relatives as is , or even downgrade it to phone only. You then need to run an ethernet cable to where your relative wants (they won't have the hassle of a router anymore) or use a wireless extender.

You will have the option ,at time of ordering , to keep your phone on the copper connection or have it changed to a fibre only one , choice is yours.

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The easier option is for the OP to just upgrade their line to FTTP and do nothing with the relatives which is separate ATM.

Relative stay as is now.