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NGB Upgrade

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    #122
    chris2008x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 343 ✭✭chris2008x


    When will the Borrisoleigh exchange be upgraded to NGB?


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    #123
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    chris2008x wrote: »
    When will the Borrisoleigh exchange be upgraded to NGB?


    Hi chris2008x,


    I cheeked the latest (provisional) NGB roll-out plan for 2013, I am afraid there is no indication as yet as to if or when the BORRISOLEIGH exchange in Tipperary may be NGB enabled.

    However the roll-out plan is updated every 4-6 weeks so there may be some movement in the future regarding that exchange.

    Thanks, Mark


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    #124
    grahambol
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭grahambol


    It makes you wonder how Eircom plan their NGB upgrades to exchanges?  They seem to be random around the country. I know many exchanges around County Galway that are still not NGB enabled, then a few weeks back they upgraded a very small rural one out here but not any of the others nearby. Strange!!


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    #125
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Most Galway exchanges aren't NGB. they often upgrade as the old equipment fails meaning something has to be done and they have fibre outside anyway. What one got done in your area??


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    #126
    grahambol
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭grahambol


    The Barnaderg one was done last month, but as far as I know none of the others since. Most of the exchanges near me are part of the fibre network (Is that what they call it?) and are called nodes?  I would have thought that would have made it easier for them to upgrade them to NGB or is that not how it works?


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    #127
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    grahambol wrote: »
    The Barnaderg one was done last month, but as far as I know none of the others since. Most of the exchanges near me are part of the fibre network (Is that what they call it?) and are called nodes?  I would have thought that would have made it easier for them to upgrade them to NGB or is that not how it works?
    You are correct. Generally once fibre is in place it is relatively trivial to upgrade the exchange to 2.5gbits of backhaul which is what NGB essentially means.


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    #128
    grahambol
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭grahambol


    Sponge Bob wrote: »
    You are correct. Generally once fibre is in place it is relatively trivial to upgrade the exchange to 2.5gbits of backhaul which is what NGB essentially means.
    Would it just be a case of upgrading the equipment in these exchanges once the fibre is already in place?  A few days work for each one?  (Just curious).


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    #129
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Barnadearg is only chained back to tuam and out to Clonbern so clonbern could be done easily

    see http://www.nextgenerationnetwork.ie/eircom-fibre-network

    you sort of have to do a chain in seqeunce, few days work and cheap gear .....assuming Tuam has the backhaul of course. If Meteor are planning a 4g mast in Barnadearg exchange they sort of have to start with NGB backhaul.


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    #130
    grahambol
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭grahambol


    Sponge Bob wrote: »
    Barnadearg is only chained back to tuam and out to Clonbern so clonbern could be done easily

    see http://www.nextgenerationnetwork.ie/eircom-fibre-network

    you sort of have to do a chain in seqeunce, few days work and cheap gear .....assuming Tuam has the backhaul of course. If Meteor are planning a 4g mast in Barnadearg exchange they sort of have to start with NGB backhaul.
    Aah..so that's how it works? very interesting, thanks Spongebob. I see Claregalway and Turloughmore exchanges which are close to me are linked to Mervue, so they would have to do Claregalway first (don't think it is in their short term plans) and then do Turloughmore next and so on. 

    What you mention about the possibility of Meteor planning a 4G mast in Barnaderg probably explains the reason they prioritised it for NGB.


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    #131
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Turloughmore and Abbeyknockmoy have great high sites if you are planning a mobile network, especially Abbeyknockmoy  :)


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    #132
    babybuilder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭babybuilder


    Hi
    I live outside Buncrana, inishowen Co donegal.  I would like to know when or if Linsfort exchange is being upgraded. 
    Thanks


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    #133
    babybuilder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭babybuilder


    Hi anyone?


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    #134
    eircom: Linda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭eircom: Linda


    babybuilder wrote: »
    Hi anyone?
    Hi babybuilder


    Can you PM me your exact address so I can check the exchange your line is connected to?

    Regards

    Linda


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    #135
    YeGods
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭YeGods


    Hi Eircom -I'm looking for information NGB upgrade in Glantane area , Mallow Co.Cork. I keep getting sales calls offering money saving bundles but they turn out to be unavailable in my area.

    Thanks - YeGods


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    #136
    eircom: Alan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭eircom: Alan


    YeGods wrote: »
    Hi Eircom -I'm looking for information NGB upgrade in Glantane area , Mallow Co.Cork. I keep getting sales calls offering money saving bundles but they turn out to be unavailable in my area.

    Thanks - YeGods

    Hi YeGods

    I've looked into this and I have discovered that unfortunately at this moment in time there are no plans scheduled to upgrade the Glantane area (which is served by the Lombartstown exchange) to next generation broadband. Our plans for NGB are usually forecasted 12 months in advance to works so feel free to contact me in the future and I will recheck this for you. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

    Regards

    Al


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    #137
    YeGods
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭YeGods


    thanks for the reply Al. 2.63 MB for me for the next 12 months so
    Regards,
    YeGods


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    #138
    eircom: Alan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭eircom: Alan


    YeGods wrote: »
    thanks for the reply Al. 2.63 MB for me for the next 12 months so
    Regards,
    YeGods



    Hi YeGods

    Sorry to hear this, would you like to PM meyou landline number? I can look into whether an upgrade to 8mb non NGB is available.

    Regards

    Al


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    #139
    Dacelonid
    Registered Users Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Dacelonid


    Dacelonid wrote: »
    I had an Eircom reseller call to the door last night (in Moate, co. Westmeath) telling me that fibre would be available in Moate in April, but I would only be able to get it if I was already signed up with Eircom.
    Sponge Bob wrote: »
    Never believe anyone at the door, they lie as standard.  :(

    eircom put fibre into Moate about 1989 or so. The most they will do for Moate in 2013 is a possible NGB upgrade which means every reseller gets to resell the same packages as eircom.

    More than likely the salesman plain lied. BUT you can ask if Moate is getting NGB in 2013  (modern fibre backhaul not VDSL) here

    Based on the discussion above in the Eircom fibre rollout – plans to reach 1m homes in three years thread, I would like to direct SpongeBobs question to an Eircom rep,  is Moate is getting NGB in 2013  (modern fibre backhaul not VDSL)?
    Thanks


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    #140
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    How long does it take for eircom to pass on info to sky about an exchange upgrade?
    The reason I ask is our exchange was recently upgraded to 24mb ngb,we had eircom reps calling doubt the area.
    The thing is I'm with sky now and when I rang them about this they said eircom need to pass on info to them.
    How long does take?


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    #141
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Anyone ? :)


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    #142
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dcully wrote: »
    How long does it take for eircom to pass on info to sky about an exchange upgrade?
    The reason I ask is our exchange was recently upgraded to 24mb ngb,we had eircom reps calling doubt the area.
    The thing is I'm with sky now and when I rang them about this they said eircom need to pass on info to them.
    How long does take?

    Hi Dcully,

    eircom advise Wholesale of any exchange upgrades that have been completed as soon as orders can be placed (as per regulations)

    I can see your exchange upgrade completed on the 01/03/2013

    Thanks, Mark


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    #143
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Thanks Mark

    As soon as orders can be placed, what does this mean? in laymans terms :)

    Should sky have passed this on by now? since its now the 19th?


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    #144
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dcully wrote: »
    Thanks Mark

    As soon as orders can be placed, what does this mean? in laymans terms

    Should sky have passed this on by now? since its now the 19th?

    Hi Dcully,


    As I am unaware of the packages Sky offer and because your account is no longer with eircom. I have no access to your line / account to check.

    So I can't answer the question with any certainty I'm afraid.

    Thanks, Mark


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    #145
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    The sky package is as fast as your line can go.
    Previous to the exchange upgrade it was 7mb.
    When i rang sky they said its in eircoms` hands to pass on info to sky regarding exchange upgrade.
    Do i have to jump through all sorts of hoops again to get eircom to do something positive?
    Seems to me 19 days on its eircom who are dragging their heels here.
    I had hoped somebody on here could atleast enquire to the powers that be on a possible time frame, not too much to ask since i put up with all sorts of crap from eircom for many many years.


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    #146
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dcully wrote: »
    The sky package is as fast as your line can go.
    Previous to the exchange upgrade it was 7mb.
    When i rang sky they said its in eircoms` hands to pass on info to sky regarding exchange upgrade.
    Do i have to jump through all sorts of hoops again to get eircom to do something positive?
    Seems to me 19 days on its eircom who are dragging their heels here.
    I had hoped somebody on here could atleast enquire to the powers that be on a possible time frame, not too much to ask since i put up with all sorts of crap from eircom for many many years.

    Hi Dcully,

    As per regulations we are not allowed to make any direct enquirers or requests in relation accounts with other providers or their services.

    I don't mean to to come across as unhelpful. However I can't escalate the query for you I'm afraid.

    Thanks, Mark


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    #147
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dacelonid wrote: »
    Based on the discussion above in the Eircom fibre rollout – plans to reach 1m homes in three years thread, I would like to direct SpongeBobs question to an Eircom rep,  is Moate is getting NGB in 2013  (modern fibre backhaul not VDSL)?
    Thanks

    Hi Dacelonid,

    I got your PM, can you message me with an exact address or telephone number so I can look into it in detail for you.

    Thanks, Mark


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    #148
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    eircom: Mark wrote: »
    Hi Dcully,

    As per regulations we are not allowed to make any direct enquirers or requests in relation accounts with other providers or their services.

    I don't mean to to come across as unhelpful. However I can't escalate the query for you I'm afraid.

    Thanks, Mark


    Thank you,

    However if i was to ask you if you can check what speed eircom can offer me right now can you help out?
    Its simple, if eircom do indeed offer me what the exchange has been upgraded to and sky dont i will be cancelling sky and moving back to eircom.


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    #149
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dcully wrote: »
    Thank you,

    However if i was to ask you if you can check what speed eircom can offer me right now can you help out?
    Its simple, if eircom do indeed offer me what the exchange has been upgraded to and sky dont i will be cancelling sky and moving back to eircom.




    Hi Dcully,

    With that scenario I can check neighbours who have eircom broadband and give a indication based on that.

    Thanks, Mark


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    #150
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    That seems strange, when i enter my number on the eircom site it says i can get the 24 mb package.


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    #151
    eircom: Mark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭eircom: Mark


    Dcully wrote: »
    That seems strange, when i enter my number on the eircom site it says i can get the 24 mb package.


    I can only answer specifically in relation to the eircom products / services available.  I appreciate you are just trying to get information. However I have to be cautious, as I can not speculate  or comment on what you may have been advised of by different companies.

    Thanks, Mark


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