Fibre socket question - will normal ADSL work?

david25 · 25 Mar 2014 at 14:33

Hi everyone, I've just moved to a house which has a fibre socket BUT no fibre service in the area (FTTC cabinet installed - not powered).

Will normal ADSL work with a filter plugged into the master socket? Or will I need a new socket?

Thanks

Phemo · 25 Mar 2014 at 14:36

I'm assuming you mean a faceplate with an RJ11 socket on your existing phone socket - this is just a copper connection.

I am pretty certain that VDSL filters are the same as ADSL filters so you should just be able to plug your ADSL kit into that and it'll work fine.

david25 · 25 Mar 2014 at 14:40

Yes, its got the little socket above the normal voice plug.

So, I can dispense with the filter and plug directly in?

Does it need a 2-wire or 4-wire cable?

Thanks

MissChief · 25 Mar 2014 at 15:07

Don't use a filter, plug your phone into the bottom socket if you have one and your DSL cable into the top socket. A filter is a filter it doesn't matter.

david25 · 25 Mar 2014 at 15:38

Many thanks for all the advice.

Orcvader · 25 Mar 2014 at 16:20

It's just a normal faceplate with the filter built right into it. ADSL will work fine with no problems. In fact I saw a little speed bump with ADSL thanks to it compared to using normal filters.