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Eircom Fibre Rollout - people outside towns

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  • 15-08-2011 12:05pm
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    johnmcdnl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭


    what does the fibre rollout mean for the average customer that is based outside of the towns served... can we expect and form of upgrade to our existing connection...

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    This is a typical result I get on my line on a daily basis.. line is supposed to be capped at 3mb which I'd accept but the speeds I get are just bordering on ridiculous...

    is there anything at all that can be done for my line to increase my connection speed or when the fibre rollout is complete can I expect at least an increase in speed then...


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    thefinalstage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    johnmcdnl wrote: »
    what does the fibre rollout mean for the average customer that is based outside of the towns served... can we expect and form of upgrade to our existing connection...

    1433571167.png

    This is a typical result I get on my line on a daily basis.. line is supposed to be capped at 3mb which I'd accept but the speeds I get are just bordering on ridiculous...

    is there anything at all that can be done for my line to increase my connection speed or when the fibre rollout is complete can I expect at least an increase in speed then...

    Nope. Upgrading every corner of Ireland would not be feasible without government grant.


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    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    johnmcdnl wrote: »
    what does the fibre rollout mean for the average customer that is based outside of the towns served... can we expect and form of upgrade to our existing connection...

    1433571167.png

    This is a typical result I get on my line on a daily basis.. line is supposed to be capped at 3mb which I'd accept but the speeds I get are just bordering on ridiculous...

    is there anything at all that can be done for my line to increase my connection speed or when the fibre rollout is complete can I expect at least an increase in speed then...

    Hi johnmcdnl,

    As the fiber roll-out plan was just announced, we don't have information as yet as to which areas and to what degree will be improved by the fiber roll-out.

    However if you PM your tel no: I can look to see if we can improve the speeds you have been getting.

    Thanks, Mark


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    johnmcdnl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭johnmcdnl


    poisonedstream wrote: »
    Nope. Upgrading every corner of Ireland would not be feasible without government grant.

    I'm not looking for super fast fibre connection - just a steday 2-3mb on my line at least so I can load a youtube video without having to switch to 240p and still having to wait someitimes... even a steady 1-1.5 even would double my current speed would be more than acceptable for me :) I know that a full national rollout is unfeasible but even a slight upgrade in speed would be nice
    eircom: Mark wrote: »
    Hi johnmcdnl,

    As the fiber roll-out plan was just announced, we don't have information as yet as to which areas and to what degree will be improved by the fiber roll-out.

    However if you PM your tel no: I can look to see if we can improve the speeds you have been getting.

    Thanks, Mark

    Cheers :) PM sent


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    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    johnmcdnl wrote: »
    I'm not looking for super fast fibre connection - just a steday 2-3mb on my line at least so I can load a youtube video without having to switch to 240p and still having to wait someitimes... even a steady 1-1.5 even would double my current speed would be more than acceptable for me :) I know that a full national rollout is unfeasible but even a slight upgrade in speed would be nice



    Cheers :) PM sent


    I Got the PM thanks, I will check i t out and get back to you.

    Thanks, Mark


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    DoubleBogey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 141 ✭✭DoubleBogey


    Hi Mark,

    I see that Sandyford Village is part of the pilot phase for Eircoms fibre upgrade. Does this mean that everyone on the Sandyford exchange will benefit from the upgrade and will be able to get 40mb+ speeds?


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    eircom: Tony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭eircom: Tony


    DoubleBogey wrote: »
    Hi Mark,

    I see that Sandyford Village is part of the pilot phase for Eircoms fibre upgrade. Does this mean that everyone on the Sandyford exchange will benefit from the upgrade and will be able to get 40mb+ speeds?

    Hi DoubleBogey
    The plan is for all customers on that exchange to be able to receive the higher speeds but am pretty sure not at same time.
    It would be necessary to provide fibre cable to localised cabinets, which would replace copper for fibre cable. The fibre optic cables are laid alongside the copper cables so that homes and businesses can choose the service they would like to avail of.
    Hope this answers your query.
    Tony


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    eircom: Tony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭eircom: Tony


    DoubleBogey wrote: »
    Hi Mark,

    I see that Sandyford Village is part of the pilot phase for Eircoms fibre upgrade. Does this mean that everyone on the Sandyford exchange will benefit from the upgrade and will be able to get 40mb+ speeds?
    Hi Double Bogey
    It is my understanding that fibre will be delivered alongside regular /NGN Broadband in your area allow choice for the customer. You should go to this link if interested in Fibre option.
    Tony


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