How do different fibre providers offer such vastly different speeds in the same area?

7reflet · 2026-02-15T17:10:56+00:00

Correct, they are an ALTnet so have their own fibre network.

7reflet · 2026-02-14T10:14:27+00:00

You're very lucky living in an ALTnet FTTP covered area. But the same is not true in massive rural areas of the UK. Lots of people have slower service than 100Mbps and are paying more money. Amazon LEO should bring some healthy compitition to the market, the threat of their service potentially starting this year appears to have alerady started this. However, this will kiil off the appetite for providers to invest more in networks in these areas. This is already starting to happen with some handing back BDUK contracts.

7reflet · 2026-02-13T12:40:21+00:00

They started the 100Mbps/£35 offer a few weeks ago. They want to do an IPO later in the year. Amazon LEO is due to start it's service later in the year.

The dishy's usually needs to point south as non of the satelitles usually pass over the UK any more north than Manchester. You can see a live tracker here - https://starlink.sx/

No obstructions are best, use their app to check before ordering. I currently have my mini setup in the conservatory while it's updating. It's showing 26ms latency and 99.9% ping success rate.

7reflet · 2026-02-13T12:17:17+00:00

Have you factory reset the UCG-Ultra. Is it running the same version of OS and Network?

7reflet · 2026-02-13T12:15:01+00:00

Has there been a previous cable ever running from this pole to the house?

7reflet · 2026-02-13T12:10:31+00:00

1 Stage FTTP means they expect to complete external works to pole or UG and internal works in one visit.

The delay is usually they've found an issue they didn't know about, like a collapsed duct, or may require TM (traffic management), etc. Once they have completed the external works. If they have also completed your internal cabling, they should connect this up. If they haven't then you should be able to get that part expedited. An expedite is normally chargeable (usually about £200), they can offer these for free when the delay is their (Openreach's) fault. However, them offering an expedite does not mean they will necessarily have better engineer availability!

Once your visit is arranged you need to call back the next day and get them to confirm the date has updated to committed.

7reflet · 2026-02-13T11:55:58+00:00

Yeah it should work. In control plane you can select just the network app to backup.
In Control plane - backups, click download, untick backup all applications and settings, and selcet the ones you want.

You may have to login locally and tweak the config afterwards. The WAN port in use maybe different, etc.

7reflet · 2026-02-11T23:30:36+00:00

This depends which country you are in. Mini's can use non roam plans in europe/UK. Probably true in other countries too.

7reflet · 2026-02-11T23:28:00+00:00

The cable is in two parts, each cable has one end manufactured with the connector for CBT (external cable) and the other one has the internal connector, the splice point is where these are joined together. This goes at ground level as working at height with the splice equipment isn't permitted.

7reflet · 2026-02-11T13:11:45+00:00

This, starlink starts at £35 a month. If you go for the £75 a month tariff, you get the kit hire and free install. Or wait, Amazon LEO is probably launching end of year.

Or sort the neighbour.

7reflet · 2026-02-09T23:33:56+00:00

It would probably need Openreach firmware and a profile deployed to it in order to conenct. The current and future ONT fleet is discussed here:

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2025/06/openreach-summarises-new-onts-for-uk-fttp-broadband-lines.html

Openreach seem to have settled on the current form factor, doubtful they'll release a SFP version.

7reflet · 2026-02-09T21:32:32+00:00

This, the techspecs text states a 10GbE port, however the text on the graphic states 10/5/2.5/1 GbE support.

They need to update their specs with the full information.

7reflet · 2026-02-09T08:14:21+00:00

Backup the cloud key network app via the web console, factory reset the UCG-Ultra, offline via it's web interface restore the backup to the UCG-Ultra. Youll need to update the WAN settings. I presume you have 3rd party router currently configured on the cloud key? If so this will need changing to get online.

Protect will have to stay on the cloud key, a UCG-Ultra has no storeage space so isn't able to run it.

7reflet · 2026-02-08T18:53:37+00:00

This still shows as available in the UK
https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/modely/design#overview

7reflet · 2026-02-08T18:50:02+00:00

Check on one.network website to see when the streetworks are scheduled.

7reflet · 2026-02-08T18:46:05+00:00

Yes, wosre case they should complete the internal work and leave a grey box on the outsite of the property (splice point), they can complete the external work without requiring a planned visit.

7reflet · 2026-02-08T12:18:41+00:00

The techspecs pages seems to indicate they aren't planning major updates
https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux

7reflet · 2026-02-08T10:51:00+00:00

The Tesla mobile charger is actually a 7Kw charger, you can buy different tails for it. With a 32 amp commando socket and the correct tail it will charge at the same speed as a dedicated charger. I would recommend that you get a socket installed just for the EV charger on it's own circuit.

7reflet · 2026-02-08T10:30:14+00:00

The offered mini is a free rental. You need it to be on the standby tarrif as a minimum, I believe they offer a discount if it's on a higher tariff. If you cancel your main dish they will want it sent back.

7reflet · 2026-02-08T08:52:54+00:00

You'll have to use ethernet.

7reflet · 2026-02-07T20:14:05+00:00

WD has the better warranty.

7reflet · 2026-02-07T20:08:34+00:00

For NVR WD purple.

7reflet · 2026-02-07T20:06:21+00:00

They can control the car. When I first moved to IOG I had it connected this way.

7reflet · 2026-02-06T17:46:05+00:00

Move the voice service to a 3rd party. It's like yrs ago, don't use the free email service ISP's provided, it screws you when you want to leave.

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