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Master socket on wall

Sgt_Bilko
4: Newbie

My father is currently with Sky and has an ADSL connection, but is due to start with a 38mbps line through Vodafone early next month. We completed the sign up process smoothly online and he is literally opposite the exchange box, so his connection should be excellent.

My only query regards the master socket on the wall, which has been used for his old ADSL line and must be many years old now. I first had fibre installed about 5 years ago and OpenReach installed a new faceplate, despite the house only being 5 years old. Last year I was having some trouble and when OpenReach came around it was exchanged for a new plate, which they said would reduce noise and improve performance. 

Nothing was said during the sign up process about an OpenReach visit and the line tests suggested he would achieve maximum speeds, so I wondered if this is not an issue or something that should be looked at. It took a long time to convince him he should give up Sky and go for Freesat with Netflix and Vodafone, so I want to be sure the broadband switch goes smoothly for him. 

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TJ
Community Manager (Retired)
Community Manager (Retired)

Do you have any update on this @Sgt_Bilko? Please let us know if there's anything else we can help, we'll be happy to investigate further if you're still experiencing issues. 

Thank you, it's all working fine now TJ. Speeds are good and I don't think he's had any problems. We managed to add my name to his account, so I can now log in and check things for him via his MyVodafone page or call support on his behalf, so he's quite pleased with it all now. 

Gemma
Community Manager
Community Manager

@Sgt_Bilko - This is great news! Thanks for letting us know that everything’s working as it should be now. If any of you need any further help in the future, then please let us know. ☺️

ruks
2: Seeker
2: Seeker

Listen, get rid of Vodafone quick as possible! honestly, your dad will have nohting but problems, honestly