topic Re: 3 Properties on the same plot require internet access in Broadband

3 Properties on the same plot require internet access

Robbie66 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:17:19 GMT

I have just built an annex for my in-laws and an apartment above a garage, so basically have 3 properties on the same plot. I currently have a overhead line to the main property (no fibre yet in the area), how can I provide internet access to the other 2 properties. TBH the current service is not that great, daily drops in service. Do I need seperate lines to each property? Help and adice appreciated

Re: 3 Properties on the same plot require internet access

TimmyBGood — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:07:23 GMT

@Robbie66 wrote:

Do I need seperate lines to each property?

That's not going to be possible to order if they don't have separate postal addresses (which then means three council tax bills)

In theory you could get three lines into the one address by paying three subscriptions (preferably to three different ISPs) and then re-route each connection from there, but obviously this is expensive to run and potentially complicated to configure: it does mean each unit gets its own bandwidth though.

The conventional solution is one connection subsequently split over ethernet or WiFi, but that's shared bandwidth which could well be inadequate for all concerned, particularly for streaming video.

Re: 3 Properties on the same plot require internet access

Chrisee — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:38:59 GMT

@Robbie66 as @TimmyBGood points out you need three lines for 3 services. A second line is normally possible as the existing drop cable usually has a spare pair available but the third might be an issue depending on what capacity is on the pole. As pointed out you can never have more than one Sky service per postal address. When ordering stress you want an additional line to avoid whoever you call just switching your Sky service.