Well here we go. Openreach gentlemen have arrived - 2pm start.
EDIT: Lordy, this is such fun. First issue, they assumed the fibre entry point was to be the same as the copper. I wanted it going round the back instead of front.
Second minor issue was the telephone pole nearest to me is classified as a “D pole” and is too dangerous to climb now even though it’s got the dalek-like fibre box at the very top of it. Could be because the pole has ivy going up it? Slippery when wet, I dunno? So the cable is going an extra 30m or so to the next pole.
EDIT 2: 4pm. Engineer accidentally snapped the new splice in the junction box so a bit more work required to repair that. Didn’t instil much confidence saying it could break again at any time - in a few months or few years! And the ONT box inside can break if it loses power! Barmy.
EDIT 3: Job done at 4.25pm so 2.5 hours.
Overall, the experience was very nerve-wracking for me who would rather die than live without internet. The two engineers were really nice chaps though, very down to earth and explained things.
So let's have a look at the figures, shall we?
I'm over the moon!
YESTERDAY-
TODAY -
STEAM - more than 7.5x quicker than before