Fibreoptic coming

D-Dan · Apr 03, 2009, 20:24:41

Hi guys

I just found out my exchange (well, not strictly mine, I don't own it) will be one of the first BT fibre exchanges, with an estimated date of early 2010. Will IDNet be up to it by then?

Steve

Simon · Apr 03, 2009, 20:52:02

I think you'd need to ask IDNet that one, Steve.

D-Dan · Apr 03, 2009, 20:58:54

I may just do that. Hate the thought of having to leave IDNet - but I also hate the thought of 40Meg connection being available and not using it

bobleslie · Apr 03, 2009, 21:25:58

I wonder what that 40 Meg will look like when channelled into a congested network.

Lance · Apr 03, 2009, 22:53:58

Watching the bandwidth for the month disappear in a day will be unfunny too!

Sebby · Apr 03, 2009, 23:56:27

Quote from: bobleslie on Apr 03, 2009, 21:25:58
I wonder what that 40 Meg will look like when channelled into a congested network.

I suppose it'll be much like it is now; there'll be good and bad BT-based ISPs, and there'll be good and bad LLU operators.

Colin Burns · Apr 04, 2009, 06:15:42

and no fibre for the people that live in the middle of nowhere till approx 2050

Steve · Apr 04, 2009, 07:23:01

Quote from: Colin Burns on Apr 04, 2009, 06:15:42
and no fibre for the people that live in the middle of nowhere till approx 2050

You could always grow your own veg!

Colin Burns · Apr 04, 2009, 08:03:16

Quote from: stevethegas on Apr 04, 2009, 07:23:01
You could always grow your own veg!

already planning to

Rik · Apr 04, 2009, 08:20:43

Speculating, when fibre becomes available, BT will launch a new range of products. I can't see IDNet not taking them up.

cavillas · Apr 04, 2009, 09:24:40

Just think Rik, No more aluminium and a faster connection. Trouble is the tme BT take to act we might not be around then but our grandchildren will benefit.

Rik · Apr 04, 2009, 09:39:58

That might be difficult in my case, Alf.

Sebby · Apr 04, 2009, 12:45:11

There'll still be some aluminium as it's only FTTC, but it won't matter nearly as much.

Rik · Apr 04, 2009, 12:54:39

I'm copper from the cabinet.

Sebby · Apr 04, 2009, 19:38:34

Ah, even better.

Tacitus · Apr 05, 2009, 08:05:41

For me fibre is simply a dream that won't be fulfilled in my lifetime. I'd settle for a decent length of copper between me and the village. It's only about a mile but I can't see that happening either.