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on 03-02-2023 9:24 AM - last edited on 09-02-2023 10:15 PM by Mav
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Decided to switch from BT, ordered Plusnet Full Fibre one month ago, requested switch over for 7th Feb
Expected router to have arrived by now, nothing yet
Checked order status and it doesn't look like it's anywhere near where it should be to go live on Tuesday (please see attached image)
I have Full Fibre already from BT on OpenReach so it should be a simple swap out of routers, no engineer visit required
Bit of a panic now as both the Mrs and I work from home, and simply can't afford any time without broadband as we have mission critical work and deadlines ... am I right to PANIC?
Fixed! Go to the fix.
Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 9:56 AM - edited 03-02-2023 9:59 AM
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Firstly, your BT full fibre should continue until the transfer completes as long as you havent cancelled directly with BT!.
Secondly, FTTP transfers where there is an existing service or ONT seem to be a bit of a mess at the moment. As you say it SHOULD be a matter of a remote switchover by Openreach and a router swap. What seems to be happening is that the system (not sure whether it's Plusnet or Openreach) fails to detect the existing ONT and attempts to order a new ONT. Further down the line this is rejected by Openreach. That's likely whats happened in your case. It needs someone to manually review and place a remote activation order. You could try calling Customer services (Provisioning) and see what is happening OR wait for one of the PN help team to see this thread and check your order...
NB the other 'good' news is that, should the router not arrive prior to switchover, then the BT one can be used with a simple reconfiguration
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Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 10:26 AM
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Thanks for your prompt response MW, much appreciated
So in essence it seems the switchover won't happen in time ... thing is I cancelled directly with BT before I signed with Plusnet as I needed the end date to select start date with Plusnet online ... only way BT would give an end date was if I put in cancellation request
Good to know I can hobble along with the BT router if needed, thanks for that
Will update on progress, need a stiff drink at this rate
Plusnet are meant to be good with customer support, so I really hope they can help with this urgent issue
Thanks again for your input
Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 10:37 AM
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thing is I cancelled directly with BT before I signed with Plusnet as I needed the end date to select start date with Plusnet online ... only way BT would give an end date was if I put in cancellation request
Ah! That explains it. I'm not entirely sure how it works with FTTP but There will be cease order in the system from BT which will prevent any other ISP placing an order. Once that completes PN will be able to place a remote activation order which should only take a day or two.
Im afraid Rule 1 is never cancel with your existing supplier, just contact the new one to tranfser the service
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Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 11:39 AM
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Understood ... isn't it great how BT don't bother to explain this to you ... also, when I called Plusnet to talk about packages and told them I'm cancelling BT, they didn't explain this
Thanks again MW, much appreciated
03-02-2023 12:21 PM - edited 03-02-2023 12:22 PM
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SOLUTION
Called BT and asked them to cancel my order to cease all my BT services
This opens the line again, removes the cease on the line preventing Plusnet from taking over
Now my BT service will continue until Plusnet take over the line and send router
Thanks so much MW for your help with this, it means I shouldn't have any interruption of service now
The lesson for any folk out there thinking about switching to Plusnet, DON'T cancel your service directly with your current provider, leave it to Plusnet to request the cease. This way it's a smooth transition without delays.
PANIC OVER!!
Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 12:57 PM
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That sounds good. Lets hope the system doesn't try to place an order for a new ONT and get rejected. At least your existing service will continue until the correct order is placed though!
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Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 2:27 PM
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Yep, all good ... just had text and email confirmation that router is on the way and service will be up and running in a few days ... thankfully no loss of service
Honestly, your info helped me to fix this ... brilliant, thanks for caring
Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 2:38 PM
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No problem, happy to have been able to help. Knowing how stretched the PN staff who monitor the forums are, we try and help if we can. Being customers like you, we have no access to account details and can't see exactly what the issue may be. We can, from our experience of the Openreach & PlusNet systems, make educated guesses and ask appropriate questions...
PS should you need to reuse the BT Hub there's a thread here https://community.plus.net/t5/My-Router/Using-A-BT-Smarthub-An-Update/td-p/1795292
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Re: PANIC!!
03-02-2023 2:44 PM
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I assume BT have asked for their router back.
If not it can be used on PlusNet by simply changing the login details on the Admin page.
Brian
Re: PANIC!!
09-02-2023 11:57 AM
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Well that worked well ... Plusnet router arrived Tuesday 7th (exactly same as BT Hub 2)
No disruption as BT still on while I wait for the switch over ... hopefully it's just a case of swap out routers and log in
Thanks again to all for you kind assistance, greatly appreciated
Re: PANIC!!
09-02-2023 12:05 PM
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