Discussion topic: Upgrade from old copper network
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Message posted on 20 Jul 2026 04:54 PM
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Upgrade from old copper network
I need to upgrade from the old copper network but don’t have any mobile signal at home. Sky say they won’t upgrade me as I won’t be able to make emergency calls if the power goes down. This is the same situation I am in now so nothing would change. How can I persuade them to upgrade me?
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Message posted on 20 Jul 2026 05:44 PM - last edited: 20 Jul 2026 05:49 PM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
@Haves+off+again wrote:
How can I persuade them to upgrade me?
Perhaps a new mast was activated last week and has hugely improved the local coverage...
If you fall into any category which might be regarded as vulnerable, the ISP is obliged to provide an Uninterruptible Power Supply unit.
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2
Message posted on 20 Jul 2026 06:09 PM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
if you have power cut , then you need an alternative to contact emergency services for unfer 5.00 you can remain safe with nokia phone free 100 mb sim
Message posted on 20 Jul 2026 06:18 PM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
Which relies on there being local cellular coverage...
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Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 07:42 AM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
That's the issue. We don't have mobile reception
Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 08:33 AM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
@Haves+off+again when did yoy check with Sky about axswitch to full fibre? There have been recent changes for people in your situation somif it was afew months agon it msy have changed.
65inch Sky Glass, 3 Sky Streaming Pucks, Sky Ultrafast + and Sky SR213(white Wifi Max hub) main Wifi from 3 TP-Link Deco M4 units in access point mode
Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 09:22 AM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
any isp provider will need to ensure , that one has a secondary means of calling out,
Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 10:36 AM - last edited: 21 Jul 2026 10:42 AM
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True, but Ofcom doesn't define how this should be achieved. Bizarrely they also still think that one-hour run-time is adequate for a UPS...
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2
Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 11:51 AM
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Re: Upgrade from old copper network
Yesterday 😊
Message posted on 21 Jul 2026 11:57 AM
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@Haves+off+again wrote:
Yesterday 😊
@Haves+off+again assume that is answer to my post. In that case you are currently stuck. It maybe would checking the Openreach information on your line using this checker Openreach Checker
Use your full address and if you want help,in understanding the output then podt a screen shot of the full table and first three lines of the notes after removing the reference to your address.
65inch Sky Glass, 3 Sky Streaming Pucks, Sky Ultrafast + and Sky SR213(white Wifi Max hub) main Wifi from 3 TP-Link Deco M4 units in access point mode
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