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Does Fibre broadband require a new copper cable?

Mad Benny · 2013-10-21 14:21:23

I signed up for Fibre Broadband this morning. I was told by the salesperson that no new cabling is required - only a new socket plate. I read in the FAQ that the "Fibre broadband service is installed on a separate copper pair independent of the POTS line". My DSL modem is currenly plugged into a socket in the middle of my…

21-10-2013 3:21pm

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Mad Benny

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I signed up for Fibre Broadband this morning. I was told by the salesperson that no new cabling is required - only a new socket plate.

I read in the FAQ that the "Fibre broadband service is installed on a
separate copper pair independent of the POTS line".

My DSL modem is currenly plugged into a socket in the middle of my house and not on an external wall. The cabling is buried under a concrete floor.

Any idea if I can reuse the above?

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#2 21-10-2013 6:43pm

degsie

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VDLS2 uses existing copper wire infrastructure to your home. No need to change any internal wiring.

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#3 21-10-2013 6:56pm

Mad Benny

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Good man Degsie. That's what I wanted to hear

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