Another Conversion kit 1 question please.

[peterp]

Hi guys, another customer here who has been sent a 'conversion kit 1' as part of an upgrade.

My original message from Sky states that no engineer visit is required as everything will be done remotely. 

Just curious, How does this work if there is no upgrade to my BB hub or wall socket?

Thanks 

[TimmyBGood]

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@peterp wrote:

How does this work if there is no upgrade to my BB hub or wall socket?

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If you are being moved from FTTC to FTTP then both internal and external work is required to install the new optical cabling.

If it's just the migration from analogue to digital voice service over FTTC in advance of PSTN switch-off then the conversion kit is entirely unnecessary.

[peterp]

Thank you.

I wonder how Sky assumes I won't need any internal work? 

Surely they would have checked my set up before planning my needs?

Would you suggest calling in to make them aware before the switchover?

Thanks 

[GD1]

@peterp  Are you moving from FTTC to FTTP? If so as advised by @TimmyBGood  both internal & external work is needed.

Can you confirm what you have ordered or upgraded to?

[TimmyBGood]

@peterp 

If it's in the UK, putting the address into the BT Wholesale Availability Checker should indicate which broadband provisioning type is applicable.

https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL/AddressHome 

It's the table and the two text lines below it which are most useful.

Remove any personal information (such as the address itself) if you post an image.

[peterp]

Hi ***, it’s Sky.

The broadband network in your area *is being upgraded* as part of the national copper switch-off. We’re offering this switch to Part Fibre - Sky Broadband Superfast *at no extra cost* and with no change to your broadband contract or minimum term – ensuring no disruption to your current Broadband & Talk service.

An engineer visit is not required, so to get started, click “Yes” and we’ll be in touch with a provisional date for your switch to take place. After your order has been placed, we will follow-up with more information.

If you have a care alarm or your household does not have access to a mobile phone that you can use to call emergency services, please DO NOT respond as this migration might not be suitable for you.

For more information, search “Upcoming changes to your Broadband & Talk service” on Sky Help.

_Please note that prices may vary out of contract. By agreeing, you confirm you're the main account holder._

[TimmyBGood]

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@peterp wrote:

We’re offering this switch to Part Fibre - Sky Broadband Superfast *at no extra cost* 

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'Part Fibre' is FTTC, so no change in infrastructure is required.  It's frankly baffling why Sky is sending out the 'conversion kit' in this context, but you aren't the first to report it.

[peterp]

Thanks all again for your ongoing help

So basically not worth even swapping the cables they have sent me?

Thank you

[Tommy2]

as @TimmyBGood  FTTC is the same as part fibre, whcih is a term Sky now uses instead of FTTC generally.  You shouldnt need to change the cables tbh, I have heard of cases though where people have had a new master socket installed when theyve been upgraded to FTTC as Openreach has a different master socket that they prefer for FTTC, howvever if this is needed then im sure they'll get in touch with you.