Unfortunately the latest Openreach video and install checklist does not now refer to internal connectivity other than connecting to the router and testing one primary device.
However as a customer you should be able to dictate the future FTTP entry point. Many people have their current NTE in the hallway and often nowhere near a double mains socket. Whether OR are bringing in a new feed or using the existing duct they need to place it appropriately including internal optical cable if required. If that includes a flexible internal fibre connect cable to get the actual ONT installed in say an attached garage or hall cupboard so be it.
Obviously it is easier for the install (OR, VM or Altnet) to simply punch through a wall and use a 1m ethernet cable to the Router. But my personal view is that an FTTP install is a perfect opportunity to review the home network layout (ONT, Router, IoT hubs, switches, AP/Mesh, UPS etc) and not simply burden a living space with junk.
There is a difference in Standard and Premium OR FTTP install. Most ISPs will be requesting the standard one.
FTTP
For our standard installation, our engineers will:
- connect an optical network terminator (ONT) within 1m of the nearest 13amp power socket and up to 10m from where the fibre enters the building
- run any external cable needed to reach the nearest suitable fibre entry point.
- connect your customer’s router next to the ONT
- connect one device – a set-top box, PC, laptop or smartphone. They won’t connect games consoles, Wi-Fi extenders or mesh network devices, dongles or any other devices which are specific to a communications provider. And they must have been connected to the customers’ network previously.
- upgrade a master socket to the latest NTE5c design if needed
For our premium installation, our engineers will:
- connect an optical network terminator (ONT) within 1m of the nearest 13amp power socket and – if needed - more than 10m and up to 30m from where the fibre enters the building.
- Run more than 15m of external cable to reach the customer’s preferred fibre entry point.
- connect your customer’s router next to the ONT
- connect up to three devices – a set-top box, PC, laptop or smartphone. They won’t connect games consoles, Wi-Fi extenders or mesh network devices, dongles or any other devices which are specific to a communications provider. And they must have been connected to the customers’ network previously.
- carry out Voice Re-injection Installation (VRI), which uses existing internal wiring to make use of traditional telephones.
- map Wi-Fi to help customers find the strongest signal
- upgrade a master socket to the latest NTE5c design if needed
Please remember all kit needs to breath and must be accessible. I have seen too many charred devices such as Powerline adaptors behind furniture.