Max Internet speed through Openrearch socket

[slavaboyko]

Hello,

Would it be possible to have a high-speed connection (150Mbps, 500Mbps and more) through the existing Openreach socket in the house? 

I currently have 60Mbps from NOW via modem connected to Openreach socket in my rented house. But I wonder if it's possible in general to get more out of it without drilling new holes in walls (for new wires) or any other physical modifications in the house :). Because I expect my landlord would be reluctant to such physical modifications.  

The checker at https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com  shows that WBC FTTP is available at 1000mbps down and 220mbps up, but I am not sure if it means that it is already possible to connect to existing Openreach socket or a new full fibre line have to be installed in the house.  I just don't want to be in a situation to figure out that physical modifications are required after singing a contract.

[WSH · Accepted solution]

FTTP does not use the master socket, it uses fibre optic cable to an ONT.

Best you can get through the master socket is FTTC/VDSL.  This is “up to” 80Mb/s but depends on the line.  If 60Mb/s is what you are getting now then that is probably as good as it’s going to get.

[slavaboyko]

Yeah, this is what I assumed but was not sure about.  Thank you for the answer! 

[ptrduffy]

It would be worth having a discussion with your landlord about getting FTTP installed - depending on the property layout, the install can be very little disruption and it would improve the desirability of the property.

[slavaboyko]

Yes, good, point! But do they usually drill a new hole near the entrance door to install a new fibre option cable and new socket somewhere in the hall?

[ptrduffy]

The fibre will usually follow the same route as the existing copper, but it is likely to require a new hole to get from outside to inside - this is fairly small, ~12mm, and should be a fairly neat job (although mileage may vary depending on individual contractors).  And there is also a new 'socket' (called an ONT) installed in the hall (or elsewhere, depending on what's feasible) - it's smaller than the existing master socket.

Note that you do need to have a power socket near to where the ONT is installed as it requires power (unlike the master socket).

[slavaboyko]

I see, thank you for the detailed answer!

[Paul608085]

Does BT still sell G.Fast services, which in theory can go up to 330Mbps download?

[Paul608085]

My post above was in response to this thread, but seems to have become a new thread in itself:

https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-setup-Wi-Fi-network/Max-Internet-speed-through-Openrearch-socket/m-...

[licquorice]

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