Depends what you mean by activate , if the developer made the appropriate approach to Openreach , then OR assign a representative called a FBC ( field based coordinator ) as the development progresses the developer should keep the Openreach FBC aware , and the appropriate stages of the Openreach build are instigated and completed, so as well as the NTE ( master socket ) is there any other evidence of Openreach, are there the 3 grey plastic covers on an outside wall ( search capping 25a , connector bend no4 , cover 101a ) , are there joint boxes with OR lids in the footpaths, is there a copper cable in the duct to your house ( if a duct exists ) , if that work has been done then your address is ready , it’s not connected, the connection takes place when you make an order with a service provider,
If any of the preparatory work hasn’t been done , speak to the site manager to liaise with the Openreach FBC, the FBC relies on the developer to let them know when addresses are ready for handover, if they don’t , then delays are inevitable
