The Tale of Tullyallen Broadband

kbell

georgewickstaff wrote: »

kbell wrote: »

So its looking pretty bad for anyone who lives in those estates? When I say "pretty bad" I mean absolutely impossible to get FTTC?

Basically, Yup.

Unless somehow open eir could be persuaded to redirect the lines to those estates back to the watery lane RSU exchange.

daithihalton

It took a long time for them to listen but it looks like the national broadband plan have eventually updated their map to exclude houses in Tullyallen that cannot get high speed broadband, previously they were showing as an area that can be supplied with high speed broadband

https://www.dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/communications/topics/Broadband/national-broadband-plan/high-speed-broadband-map/Pages/Interactive-Map.aspx

georgewickstaff

Anyone on digiweb metro? Been down since 3.39am last night

Kids going mad

Cheers

georgewickstaff

Mail from Digiweb yesterday saying nbp rollout beginning in Drogheda area shortly. 1000mb FTTH. Arda Rath on list!!!

Not getting my hopes up but maybe just maybe....

daithihalton

Looks like having the NBP update their map is having a positive effect ��

georgewickstaff

I rang Digiweb and asked did they have a timeframe. Cant commit to anything but their understanding is that it could be end of 2020.

From what I have read it looks like engineers have walked the route to get an idea how they are going to connect Tullyallen. My only worry is that there are not many telegraph poles in many parts of the village, they apparently mark these with paint if suitable! These are apparently needed for FTTH connections otherwise something called a duct connection is required.

Anyone know anything else about the process?

Our broadband connection point seems to be listed as Stephenstown which seems odd given its 25km away. I will dig any trench they need with a teaspoon if it means getting decent broadband!!!!

daithihalton

looks like there is a new national broadband plan website https://nbi.ie/map/
its showing Tullyallen and surrounding is planned for October 2021 to March 2022

There is an option to add your name etc to keep up to date, might be worthwile entering this

daithihalton

Thanks for reaching out to the team at NBI.

Using the Eircode provided we can confirm that it is in the Intervention Area and will be provided with the infrastructure required for future-proofed high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home broadband and anticipated date for connection is between October 2021 - March 2022.

Since January 27th, National Broadband Ireland contractors have surveyed over 150,000 premises in 26 counties in twelve months. NBI are updating the map on our website and are providing roll-out information on social media channels as we move through from surveying to the (fibre network) build/laying phases in each area.

Build works are now underway in parts of Cork, Cavan, Limerick and Galway, with the first of these connections expected in Carrigaline in the coming months. It is anticipated that 115,000 premises nationwide will be passed with the fibre network, and available for connection, within the next 18 months. See further information here: https://nbi.ie/rollout-plan/

There are 227 deployment areas to be surveyed and passed with fibre. NBI will be working in parts of all counties in 2021. We understand the vital need for access to high-speed broadband and are working with all of our stakeholders to expedite the roll-out where possible.

The Broadband Connection Point project, which includes facilities such as GAA halls and community centres in the Intervention Area with free public access to high-speed internet, is well underway, with most of the 300 facilities surveyed to date. There are now over 90 BCPs live and you can view them on the map by visiting https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/. The remaining ones will open in the coming months, and all have internal and external access.

Enabling facilities such as the BCPs at the earliest opportunity is important, particularly given the benefit they can provide for remote working, educational and other purposes. Work on the BCPs is continuing in line with the advice provided by the Government and the HSE. As the BCPs start to open they will change from orange to green and can be seen by visiting https://nbi.ie/bcp-map/.

If you sign up for updates at https://nbi.ie/eoi/ we will keep you updated on the rollout in your area.

georgewickstaff

Rolls of cable and National Broadband Signage on Hill of Rath in last few days...

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118151533#Comment_118151533

Don't hold your breath. The dug the roads, laid cable, dug again and again around here for the past two years and still say late 2022 before live,

daithihalton

daithihalton

Looks like FTTH should be available in Tullyallen by the summer

georgewickstaff

Installers out on Watery Lane this morning. "Should be live in about 4 weeks".

Now the fun part of working out best provider.

I've been with Digiweb for a while but they look very expensive. Sky seem to be alright but the constant phoning up every few months to renegotiate the bill is tedious.

georgewickstaff

Lots of NBI contractors working around the village on Good Friday.

I spoke to a couple of them asking if they had any idea when we might go live. One lad said "in a year" the other replied "maybe 6 weeks".

Sigh.

daithihalton

Got a message from NBI they say we should be able to pre-order towards the end of June

georgewickstaff

Thanks Daithi

Net1.ie are plastering the village with posters trying to jump the gun. Its simply preorder. Nothing is live.

I believe once NBI updates their page to preorder it will list all the providers so you can compare deals. Hopefully people will hold off making any decisions until they see all options.

georgewickstaff

Pushed out until October on roll out map.

Oh well. Its the hope that kills you.

daithihalton

We have waited long enough, at least the hardware is in place it’s only a matter of time 👍

georgewickstaff

Still down as Nov 22 - Jan 23

Any sign of any work being carried out?

daithihalton

Pushed out to Feb - July 2023 on the NBI website 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

georgewickstaff

Pre order now available.

This means that "it should" be available within 90 days.

georgewickstaff

I have an install date of May 10th.

daithihalton

May the 9th for me 😁

georgewickstaff

I got mine moved to Saturday 22nd!

They are coming to connect me. I'm sure something will go wrong. Blocked duct or damaged cable. Fingers crossed all goes well!!!

georgewickstaff

Installed Saturday. Just ran a speed test via cable.

782 down

93 up

Its been a long wait but Im delighted.

Good luck to everyone and thanks for all input and comments

daithihalton

great speeds, long overdue but glad to see it happening