topic Open reach full fibre install soon in Broadband

Open reach full fibre install soon

Destinys+Child — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:42:37 GMT

Hopefully someone can help .....I'm currently in the process of upgrading to full fibre and waiting on initial inspection & install of open reach ONT

What is the maximum length of RJ45 Ethernet cable provided on initial install ??? As the new position where the ONT will be positioned will Require about 25/30 metres of cable along skirting board & around door frame to connect to Router . Will I have to purchase this cable separately before installation? Or is it it something that will be provided on instal day ??

Thank you in advance 🙂

Re: Open reach full fibre install soon

TimmyBGood — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:49:15 GMT

@Destinys+Child

The only lead provided is a standard short one.

You'd need to source and install the longer length yourself (or pay someone) : it's not something Sky or Openreach will do.

Re: Open reach full fibre install soon

caesarome — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:51:06 GMT

@Destinys+Child

When Openreach did mine the supplied cable was quite short which for me is fine as the hub is right next to the ONT, you will have to get the cable yourself from somewhere if you need a fairly long one.

Re: Open reach full fibre install soon

Destinys+Child — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:36:49 GMT

Thx Guys 👍 I'll make a purchase before installation THANK YOU

Re: Open reach full fibre install soon

Me134 — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:42:50 GMT

@Destinys+Child wrote:
Thx Guys 👍 I'll make a purchase before installation THANK YOU

I would be wary of tacking the cable in anywhere until the ONT position is confirmed and in place, the ONT itself will require a nearby power socket.