2007-01-16 08:11:02 · 9 answers · asked by Dafydd R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Rally some support and march on BT's HQ.
2007-01-16 08:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by MinstrelInTheGallery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never going to happen. All new BT work is fibre as fibre can carry 1000 Mbps whereas copper can only carry 10's of Mbps per second over xDSL lines.
If you want broadband and there is fibre in your area I would try either NTL / Telewest as they maybe able to help you.
I am sure that BT are looking at a new fibre based service like NTL / Telewest because of the new home hubs for tv on demand etc.
Sorry Dude - keep trying.
2007-01-17 11:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by breezeycouk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they wont. fibre optic is the future, a lot more data can be sent down a fibre optic cable, and be glad you have it. the future will hold exciting things such as BT switching to what will be effectivlely voip, happening in cardiff wales already.
no matter how much you beg they wont replace optic with copper. but for the time being, get a cable company to give you cable broadband
2007-01-16 16:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by bayonetpostal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you order broadband whatever company you go with should be able to arrange for a copper overlay to be put over the fibres. If this is going to cost tem too much then they won't help
2007-01-16 16:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked BT to do the same.
They reckoned that they would be able to supply broadband on the optic cables within a year or two.
My response?
I left BT and went to TalkTalk and got free broadband and my phone bill dropped by over half!
Thanks to BT I'm now saving money!
:~}
2007-01-16 16:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
broadband is just the same type of connection as your phone line only more than one connection. fibre optics are far more useful that copper coaxial cables...for a start they are way faster because they transfer so much more information!!
2007-01-17 08:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by fluffypurplealien 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would they want to go back to copper. carries loads less info than fibre optics
2007-01-16 16:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yu cannot force anyone to do anything, what happened here in our village was we petitioned for broadband and as of last july we have it, and bloo dy good it is too
2007-01-16 16:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by 0000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why in the world would you want them to go backwards in technology?????? I'd love for my carrier to offer fiber!!!!!
2007-01-16 16:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋