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On Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:22:43 +0000, Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Last week FTTC was finally enabled here at Holsworthy. I have done some > research about it all and I find that the setup requires using the > master telephone socket. > > Now, like many people I suspect, the master socket is just inside the > front door, not a very sensible place for setting up a computer. At the > moment I have my router etc set up in the smallest bedroom, using an > extension socket which was installed when the house was built. > While I've not had it done myself, doing a Google search suggests it's about Â130 + VAT to get a BT Openreach engineer to do it. Doing a little bit more Googling, it seems that it can be plugged into an extension socket too: http://forums.broadband-finder.info/fibre/t/4271757-best-way-to-use-fttc-with-an-extension-line.html If it was me I'd have the modem next to the master socket and just run some CAT5 cable to a router where I wanted it. Also this might be of interest... http://revk.www.me.uk/2013/12/wires-only-fttc.html It is an article about FTTC wires only installs from one of the guys at Andrews & Arnold (a well respected ISP). It seems that currently with an engineer installed connection they are responsible for the connection to the Ethernet port on the modem whereas if you go for the slightly cheaper self-install option they can start to argue that the issue is with the customer supplied kit and potentially leave you with a big bill if no fault is found (I'd presume that on an engineer installed connection, if you don't get a connection plugging something directly into the modem then they're responsible to fix it). Back to your original master socket problem, I'd suggest maybe speaking to your ISP, or maybe other ISPs. If it turns out your Youtube issue is your ISP then if you go for FTTC then you're likely to be stuck with them for 12 months (IIRC that's the minimum term on an FTTC install). There are hundreds of ISPs out there that do FTTC or ASDL connections, I'd suggest if you're looking at moving maybe check out the ThinkBroadband forums to get an idea of customer feedback and possibly check out what different packages they have (I'd recommend Zen, they've recently upgraded the allowances on their packages, they start from Â16.25 a month depending on what allowance you want, phone line rental is extra, you can stick with your existing provider or switch to Zen, they don't do a hard sell). Anyway, hope this helps. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq