1.If an area has 75% or more FTTP availability, then Openreach can inform Telcos that they have stopped selling copper pair products, this ( in the short term ) will only affect ‘new’ customers, or customer switching providers , so if someone doesn’t want FTTP , provided they remain with their current provider they can stay on ADSL/FTTC , it’s only if they switch to a different provider they would have no choice but to take FTTP. If the area isn’t Stop Sell for copper , you should be able to continue with copper if you can find a provider that will still use it , but some providers will only offer FTTP if it’s available.
2.There is no reason simply taking FTTP should affect the phone number , provided the chosen FTTP provider offers telephony ( not all do ) , you could always port the number to an independent VoIP provider and not be tied to the FTTP provider for ‘telephony’, or pick one that does offer a ‘digital voice’ type service.
3.When FTTP becomes available there will be a ‘survey note’ for the address describing the method of provision, most installations costs are covered by what the Telco charges the end user , but , much like copper service , there is the potential for excess charges should the install costs be more than Openreach will bare, likely it would be a two stage install , the method and costs would be indicated at the installation survey ( not to be confused with the network survey ) , if costs are necessary, and considered too high by the end user , they can cancel the FTTP order at this point.
OR will not provide the ONT in a waterproof enclosure away from the property.
4.You could order a standalone FTTP service , the copper pair service would likely remain, (if you continued to pay for it ) , in the short term at least , but eventually it would be stopped or converted to a SOGEA type line , so wouldn’t be connected to the exchange PSTN equipment, in this case, using a totally different provider may be prudent as using the same provider could end up as a migration to FTTP , if they ‘notice’ you are already a customer with them.
5.Openreach do the installs , not BT , Openreach don’t ( generally ) speak to end users …if FTTP is available to you , the wholesale checker will show if a two stage install is appropriate,
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KCI2 Assure
Our records show the following FTTP network service information for these premises:-Single Dwelling Unit Residential OH Feed Not Evaluated.
KCI2 , two stage install.
OH , overhead , so the CBT is pole mounted, that doesn’t necessarily mean your feed would be , but extra poles or a trench would apparently be needed , and this may be at your expense, until ordered you won’t know , but as stated , you can cancel after the first installation visit
