From the 2nd January 2024, those ordering an Openreach FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) broadband ISP product will be able to get their new ‘Advanced Connection’ service.
This service will be leaving its pilot phase and launching fully on the 2nd January, providing an option for situations where installation is a bit more complex than usual.
Although this has already been implemented on other broadband products, this ‘Advanced Connection’ option from this operator is quite a recent addition.
This ‘Advanced Connection’ on FTTP lines has been piloted by Openreach since July last year, and is now ready to launch at the beginning of January to the wider public.
How much does an Openreach installation cost?
Did you know that an Openreach installation costs from £114.78+VAT? There are a couple of options available when installing a FTTP broadband connection..
Standard Openreach Installation
On a consumer broadband line, the Standard FTTP Openreach installation will generally cost a one-off price of £114.78+VAT*.
This only covers the basics.
Premium Openreach Installation
For more choice, the Premium Openreach installation gives consumers more options when it comes to the connectivity inside their home or premises.
Things like:
- Router repositioning
- Wi-Fi analysis
- More extensive testing
These options help to optimise the connectivity.
This Premium option costs £154.78+VAT*.
What if it’s a difficult Openreach install?
The new ‘Advanced Connection’ installation provides an option for more complicated setups where a standard Openreach install isn’t an option for that property.
The cost of the new ‘Advanced Connection’ will cost ISP’s £289.78. As this is quite a significant cost, this is likely to be passed onto the customer.
This new option for more complicated Openreach installations is most likely to be useful for businesses and public sector users. The cost for these types of premises have a much higher connection charge.
Some homes that are particularly tricky may also benefit from this new ‘Advanced Connection’ option.
ISP Charges
As Wi-Fi engineers ourselves, we think it’s useful to know what the charges are to the actual ISP, so that consumers can better understand the costs that they then are quoted for Wi-Fi work.
Especially when it comes to an Openreach difficult install or people wanting to move their BT master socket.
* The price charged by ISP’s may vary to those quoted, as there are often discounts and other considerations. Some ISP’s offer the standard installation option free of charge.
What Are The Capabilities of the ‘Advanced Connection’ Openreach Installation?
Available from the 2nd January 2024, this new ‘Advanced Connection’ option from Openreach will offer wider capabilities compared to the Standard and Premium installations.
‘Advanced Connection’ Openreach connection benefits:
- From where the Openreach network connects to the premises, up to 100 metres of internal wiring is offered
- The option for more complex cabling for example, through multiple walls, or new cable trunking
- Utilising existing horizontal or vertical cable trays
- Ability to go through ceiling or floor tiles (that are accessible and removable)
- Utilising in-situ structured cabling to provide the service
- The option to connect to existing structured cabling in the building, with a preference for NTE (Network Termination Equipment) or ONT (Optical Network Terminal) install location, for example in the comms room
- Where installs require more than the 100m of internal wiring that is included, an installation with Excess Construction Charges can be applied to pay for the additional work required
