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These speeds look great on paper but the sad fact is that for the majority of users unless they are plugged straight into the router over a cat cable that can handle these speeds then these speeds will not be achievable for 99% of users. If you already have an ONT installed in your property, it means it’ll be much easier for you to get on a fast and reliable broadband service. You can learn about the process to do that here. Incidentally, I was surprised to hear that the old copper line will not be disconnected and will continue to be used for phone calls, in parallel with the fibre line for data. A bit disappointed about that as I’d been hoping I could start to use a VOIP phone with better sound quality over a fibre line. This ONT will likely contain the same circuit board as Nokia’s other router/Wi-Fi combined units, just with a lot of the PCB left empty, this is standard practice these days to reduce costs, use the the same BOM where you can and just leave stuff off not required, unless it works out cheaper to produce a smaller PCB due to the cost of the PCB itself and if quantities warrant it. Common-sense says a single port is more expensive if they are only making them for BT Openreach and the rest of the world is taking more 4 port models and/or they have a standard design to reduce costs. On 17 October 2019 , I registered my fibre interest with BT-Openreach and they said, we'll keep you informed on progress in your area, as we include more locations into our plans on a regular basis. But I have noBT-Openreach updates.
If you’re looking at getting fibre installed to your property, the ONT will be put in as part of the installation process. It’s important to think about where you want it placed before the technician visits for your appointment, as its location can affect your broadband experience. It should ideally be: The ONT– Optical Network Terminal (also known as the modem) is connected to the Termination Point (TP) via an optical fiber cable. Using an Ethernet cable, it connects to your router and converts light signals from your TP’s fiber optic line into electronic signals that your router can understand. Of course the van supplier will allow me to do a test now and then which will shows that indeed the engine runs at 500mph and I’ll feel good. Then I’ll take the kid to school at 50mph feeling good that someday it might be 500mph. The ONT tends to be installed inside your home (wall hung), usually near to where the fibre optic cable physically enters the property, and it’s primary job is simply to take that optical signal and convert it into an electrical one so that you can hook-up a broadband router via a standard LAN / Ethernet port. Without exception every PON installation I’ve seen in the UK has been delivered via a full fibre run inside the building with a splitter node or several in the basement or comms room.This takes the signals and data from the fibre optic cable and converts them into a form which your Fibre Hub can use to deliver superfast broadband around your premises. Its technical name is Optical Network Termination unit (ONT). In turn, your Fibre Hub talks to devices like your computer. ONT is an interface between the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the end user of fiber Internet. It’s an integral part of the fiber optic internet system because it converts optical signals into information your computing devices can digest. In other words, it works as a modem if you get your broadband Internet through Fiber to the Premises (FTTP).
It’s like buying a Formula 1 Van to do the school run, of course it will go the stated speed of 500mph or whatever but the local quality of roads don’t allow it etc etc.Traditional cable internet uses coaxial cables to send electrical data signals to your cable modem, which in turn connects to your router. Your router then sends a Wi-Fi signal throughout your home. In some cases, homes with cable internet have combination modem-routers (or gateways) that serve both functions. Your Openreach Optical Network Terminator (ONT) needs to remain fixed to the wall or skirting as the thin green fibre optic cable can be delicate. Please be careful when cleaning around it and make sure everyone knows not to tamper with it. You need to ensure the mains plug remains connected whenever people are likely to need access to broadband. Unplugging the mains will cut off broadband immediately but inserting the plug again will restore normal speeds within a few minutes. I know that others here have answered the technical aspects of your query @Marty3, just hoped the jargon stuff might be helpful. Centrally located in your home if possible as that’s how your wifi works best close to data-hungry devices like televisions, stereos and home servers My fear is that this might mean that in future we will be limited to copper hook ups to non-BT routers if I ever want to upgrade the modem to an independent brand with more range or features. And am also concerned how OR will get power to an outside wall fitted modem, either under the eaves or down nearer ground level on an outside wall. So exposed to damp etc. So I basically fear this is designed to save OR and BT installation costs, but which will limit my flexibility in future.
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