topic Re: Full fibre broadband cable in Broadband

Full fibre broadband cable

Rob19621 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:06:19 GMT

I just had full fibre fitted but the cable from the open reach box is too short for where I want the hub . Can I swap the black lead / yellow ends for a longer one and if so what type of cable is it?

Re: Full fibre broadband cable

caesarome — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:37:54 GMT

@Rob19621

The cable is a Cat 5E ethernet cable so yes you can purchase one if needs be.

Re: Full fibre broadband cable

TimmyBGood — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:45:13 GMT

@Rob19621

Cat5e or Cat6A is fine: higher Cat rating doesn't bring any improvement and the cables get thicker / less flexible.

Re: Full fibre broadband cable

Deb3000 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:46:22 GMT

@TimmyBGood 6 or 6A? In my experience 6A is about the diameter of mains flex.