Do I need an engineer to install TalkTalk Fibre?

If you don’t have a suitable phone line, we’ll arrange for an engineer to install one for you when you place your order with us.

Why is TalkTalk so bad?

Where customers were unhappy with their home broadband service, the top two reasons were slow speeds, or speed not as advertised, and poor or unreliable connectivity. …

Is TalkTalk faster Fibre the same as Fibre 65?

TalkTalk standard Fast Broadband comes with an upload speed of just 1Mbps, and Fibre 35 has an average upload speed of 9Mbps, compared to Fibre 65 which has an average upload speed of 18Mbps. To get the fastest upload speed, you will need to be able to get Fibre 150 which comes with an upload speed of 25Mbps.

How long does it take for TalkTalk Fibre to go live?

TalkTalk’s fibre broadband generally comes without set-up fees. You’ll be sent your new router via Royal Mail, which should arrive three to five days before your services go live.

Do I need a special router for fiber optic?

No, fiber-optic technology does not need a special router, there are various Wi-Fi routers available in the markets that are compatible with fiber internet speeds. However, if your fiber connection offers faster speeds than your old internet service, you may need to invest in a new wireless router.

Is TalkTalk faster Fibre any good?

TalkTalk’s most widely available products (Fast broadband, Fibre 35 and Fibre 65) offer speeds that are nigh-on identical to BT, EE, Sky and other household-name broadband providers. Speed tests from Ofcom suggest that TalkTalk is as good as its word and you’ve got a very good chance of getting the speeds advertised.

Does TalkTalk use BT lines?

Both BT and TalkTalk use the Openreach network. This means switching should be pretty easy and you should be set up with your new provider within about two weeks.

What are the two packages that TalkTalk is currently offering?

TalkTalk broadband It offers two main options, which are: Fast Broadband – 11Mbps average speed, great for browsing, email, and social media. Fibre Broadband – Offers a choice of average speeds of 35Mbps, 63Mbps or 150Mbps, making it good for big households or for streaming video.

How much does it cost to get fiber optic cable installed UK?

BT predicts that the average cost of Fibre On Demand will be £1,500. There is a £500 + VAT flat fee for installation and connection of your home or business, plus a variable cost for the line itself.

Do you need a phone line for broadband?

In order to get fixed internet without a landline, you’ll need to have access to full fibre broadband (also known as fibre-to-the-premises) or Virgin Media’s cable broadband. These are the only fixed-line broadband services that deliver a signal to your home without the need for phone lines.

Does fiber-optic have WIFI?

Fiber Routers Fiber offers a super fast Internet connection and does so by sending pulses of infrared light through an optical fiber cable. A fiber optic router is able to get all of the fiber optic speed through to your network, whereas a non-fiber router isn’t equipped for that.

Does fiber-optic internet require a phone line?

Short answer, no. Your signal will be travelling through the fiber. Cable internet and fiber are similar in that respect. Phone lines are needed with non-addressable equipment like really old cable boxes and satellite EQ as well as DSL.