A difficult issue to resolveMine has turned into a right can of worms, where 2 residents are preventing 26 houses from getting fttp
tell them their house will be valued less than those around theirs, I'm 100% not moving into a house that doesn't have FTTP, living with ADSL speeds on FTTC was a nightmare.Mine has turned into a right can of worms, where 2 residents are preventing 26 houses from getting fttp
Is fishing wire even allowed in Openreach plant? It's pretty sharp and catching on a nearby cable could do some damage. All I've seen is blue pull rope installed as and when required with rodding beforehand to ensure duct is clear. I'm not sure customers would be impressed at having rope sticking out of their duct ends indefinitely.
Line sitting in ducts and especially chambers for years would get in the way and I'm not sure it'd get through actual blockages: if a blockage is stopping every rod in the set whatever is in there is pretty compacted and/or the duct has collapsed completely.
I get that. It's poor forethought it was done like that to begin with.In this case if the blocked duct and chamber are on a resident's property or private land Netomnia need permission: it's not their plant and they need wayleave to put their kit in and maintain it.
Pretty high chance the initial network build, duct and chambers, was done by the builders with rope left in the ducts when done for cable pulling by Openreach. I imagine someone who works in the field could explain why fishing line isn't a thing and other stuff isn't left in ducts indefinitely for future use.
A lot of these alt-nets have been in the gold rush mindset to get things in the ground as quickly as possible but they aren't then following through on these assets and connecting customers.I get they've got work to do, I get they're busy, I get it. Building FTTP networks isn't easy. However, they have finished doing the actual cable laying (I asked the guy from Opals group directly, he said it was finished last year) and yet nothing.
This is just a rant / me letting off steam. Nothing I can do about it. But really underwhelmed by Netomnia / YF now.
My town is still in the early stages of build despite coming and going around town since April 2023. I'm in a small town between Bedford and Hitchin, so not sure what they are counting my area as. I'd assumed Hitchin as they have 'HIT' (or S**T in fact) in the streetwork permit numbers, e.g. 'D2006-NETOM-GNSHIT262'.So I've now been told I might be waiting "months or years" for my install.
And the cabling was done 17 months ago.
Quick timeline:
CBT installed at the end of my driveway August 2022.
Told by Netomnia/Youfibre it would be live on multiple different dates (all come and go)
Netomnia marks my town (Bedford) as "live" in October 2023.
last update last year was "end of 2023".
update today: "months to years" because of "resource shortage".
"
Unfortunately the build is on hold due to the lack of resource in the area, we will continue to keep you updated on the progress made to connect your community.
Due to the scale of our build, we cannot place a timeline on when we will be able to review your area. Unfortunately, I do have to advise that it could be months or years. "
I get they've got work to do, I get they're busy, I get it. Building FTTP networks isn't easy. However, they have finished doing the actual cable laying (I asked the guy from Opals group directly, he said it was finished last year) and yet nothing.
This is just a rant / me letting off steam. Nothing I can do about it. But really underwhelmed by Netomnia / YF now.
That really sucks, would make my blood boil.and that was that:
Thanks for your reply.
We do want to cause any anomosity between yourself and your neighbours.
As you were actively seeking the service, we thought you might be able to help by trying to win them around to the works needed.
Of course, if they are not looking to sign agreements, we will be unable to complete the connections at this time. If they do change their mind we can always look to revisit this in the future with the aim of getting you connected.
Again, thank you for your support in our services and we hope to find a solution in the future.
Kind Regards, Taya Norton-Clare
Customer Operations Manager
all I can say is don't hold your breath, and don't bother asking.My town is still in the early stages of build despite coming and going around town since April 2023. I'm in a small town between Bedford and Hitchin, so not sure what they are counting my area as. I'd assumed Hitchin as they have 'HIT' (or S**T in fact) in the streetwork permit numbers, e.g. 'D2006-NETOM-GNSHIT262'.
I check BIDB regularly, but not holding much confidence. I've had emails saying 'soon', 'in the next few months' and most recently a BT Openreach style 'by September 2025'! I'd bite their hands off for service. Making do with FTTC and 5G for now.