Eir rural FTTH thread

banjopeter

Silicon Republic says "Eir to recruit 50 apprentices for rural broadband expansion" although the won't be used on the actual network rollout it seems.
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/eir-apprentices-requirements

Gonzo

John1993W wrote: »

Checked myself, Mine works with the address and they keep giving me the eircode excuse and no proper answer to why we can't get it yet everyone around us can.

What the hell has an eircode got to do with anything? They were directly outside my house wiring... KN, Diffusion you name it!!

When you check your number in the Eir checker, do you get the message

Great news!
The telephone number 01-xxxxxxx you provided indicates that your line may be able to handle speeds of up to 1000Mb per second with our fibre extreme product.
Please enter your Eircode to help us determine the best available speed for your home.

Every home on our road has that message except for mine and 1 other house. Originally my home had that message as well but it disappeared after 3 days and hasn't come back.

The only way I can check is putting my phone number in and I get the same message that ive been getting for years:

Although your area is enabled for eir Fibre broadband, it hasn't reached your address yet. Please fill out your details below and one of our team will be in touch when it's available.

Not your number? Start again.

This has me very concerned that when the area does go live next week that the message could continue to say 'no' for me with all my neighbors getting it. I hope im wrong tho, I will literally have a blue fit if I end up in this situation.

brock92

Do you need to have a telephone line already installed before the start the fibre
work along the blue line in your area? Or can you be connected to fibre at a later date

ctwomey

Finally managed to order FTTH today. Thanks to the Eir staff over in the Talk to eir board for sorting out the account and associating my eircode with my phone line.

Installation is now targeted for around the 9th March.

Jpmarn

Saw some lines from the Castleconnell exchange wired up for ftth on the Limerick to Newport road. According to the rollout map it is live on the 8th March. Don't see much happening in the Inch St Lawernce exchange area with regards to the ftth rollout. This exchange which covers the Caherconlish and Ballyneety areas is down for Spring or Summer 2017.

Gonzo

ctwomey wrote: »

Finally managed to order FTTH today. Thanks to the Eir staff over in the Talk to eir board for sorting out the account and associating my eircode with my phone line.

Installation is now targeted for around the 9th March.

where you having the same issue where there is fibre outside and home and the computer was saying 'no'.? What steps did you take when talking to Eir to prove that fibre is outside your home?

ctwomey

Gonzo wrote: »

where you having the same issue where there is fibre outside and home and the computer was saying 'no'.? What steps did you take when talking to Eir to prove that fibre is outside your home?

Yep, computer was saying no.

Firstly the staff on the phones and chat can't help you.

Ask Pamela in the Talk to eir board to look into it. I gave her my eir Account number and eircode. I also said the fibre was outside the house and the nearest splitter was next door. She then associated the eircode with the account and within an hour I could order the FTTH. The area went live only yesterday.

Gonzo

ctwomey wrote: »

Yep, computer was saying no.

Firstly the staff on the phones and chat can't help you.

Ask Pamela in the Talk to eir board to look into it. I gave her my eir Account number and eircode. I also said the fibre was outside the house and the nearest splitter was next door. She then associated the eircode with the account and within an hour I could order the FTTH. The area went live only yesterday.

I could well be in the same situation, in my case the splice box is on the same pole as my phone line and is only 50 feet away from where I am sitting, can almost read the splice box code number from here!

long_b

Will not having an existing phone line make the whole ordering process easier or harder I wonder?

Bored Accountant

long_b wrote: »

Will not having an existing phone line make the whole ordering process easier or harder I wonder?

Possibly easier cause by eircode you should defo qualify

ED E

long_b wrote: »

Will not having an existing phone line make the whole ordering process easier or harder I wonder?

Bored Accountant wrote: »

Possibly easier cause by eircode you should defo qualify

Yep.

Previously if you had a line you had a UAN to reference so when the ARD system wasnt behaving it was easy to locate you.

This avoids ARDs entirely so having a service or not should be immaterial.

tsue921i8wljb3

The Map has been updated again with due dates taking us up to the end of March. Here is what is planned:

15th March:
Drumshanbo (Leitrim)
Rathowen (Westmeath)

22nd March:
Hackballscross (Louth)

29th March:
Killybegs (Donegal)
Moycullen (Galway)

It looks at first glance a long long way off 100K premises.

Gonzo

Rathowen was originally penciled in for the 8th March so a 1 week delay for them.

rob808

Allison Puny Appetite wrote: »

The Map has been updated again with due dates taking us up to the end of March. Here is what is planned:

15th March:
Drumshanbo (Leitrim)
Rathowen (Westmeath)

22nd March:
Hackballscross (Louth)

29th March:
Killybegs (Donegal)
Moycullen (Galway)

It looks at first glance a long long way off 100K premises.

I can't see them finishing the 300,000 by end of 2018.

Gonzo

updated list of premises passed as of March 02 2017

Rural Blue Lines

Virginia – 570 / 750
Carlingford – 530 / 570
Ballyfarnan – 360 / 490
Belcarra – 320 / 340
Inverin – 610 / 690
Athboy – 530 / 560
Courtown – 710 / 870
Killinick - 420 / 420
Ballyboden – 230 / 250
Rahan – 230 / 300
Youghal – 320 / 330
Dungloe – 540 / 600
Ballyclough – 130 / 510
Belclare – 270 / 510
Turloughmore – 370 / 830
Quigleys Point – 290 / 520
Strandhill – 240 / 260
Blessington – 100 / 350
Duncannon – 120 / 420
Crosshaven – 110 / 140
Dunfanaghy - 540 / 600
Ringaskiddy - 120 / 160
Annascaul – 100 / 510
Ballybrittas – 390 / 290
Brittas Bay Bridge – 170 / 440
Clarina – 80 / 480
Newbridge – 100 / 300
Rhode – 190 / 360
Oranmore – 170 / 850
Roslevin – 70 / ??
Dunleer – 210 / 1110
Curracloe – 540 / 530
Cornamona – 110/ 100
Kells – 140 / 590
Coolboy – 210 / 220
Blarney – 180 / 510
Cornafulla – 300 / 360
Kilmore Quay – 170 / 180

Rural – 10790 / 300,000


66 towns

Bray 160
Greystones 1840
Balbriggan 1070
Drogheda 1850
Dundalk 100
Cavan 2180
Monaghan 760
Sligo 2810
Letterkenny 5570
Castlebar 1330
Sandyford 2870
Wexford 3970
Douglas 840
Ballincollig 130
Carrigaline 1270
Tralee 1530
Ennis 1820
Naas 3900
Kilkenny 3840

Urban – 37,840


As of today 10% of the original 100,000 premises are now passed. I expect this figure to be no more than 14% by the end of the month.

tsue921i8wljb3

rob808 wrote: »

I can't see them finishing the 300,000 by end of 2018.

I'd agree with you there Rob.

damienirel

Gonzo wrote: »

updated list of premises passed as of March 02 2017

Rural Blue Lines

Virginia – 570 / 750
Carlingford – 530 / 570
Ballyfarnan – 360 / 490
Belcarra – 320 / 340
Inverin – 610 / 690
Athboy – 530 / 560
Courtown – 710 / 870
Killinick - 420 / 420
Ballyboden – 230 / 250
Rahan – 230 / 300
Youghal – 320 / 330
Dungloe – 540 / 600
Ballyclough – 130 / 510
Belclare – 270 / 510
Turloughmore – 370 / 830
Quigleys Point – 290 / 520
Strandhill – 240 / 260
Blessington – 100 / 350
Duncannon – 120 / 420
Crosshaven – 110 / 140
Dunfanaghy - 540 / 600
Ringaskiddy - 120 / 160
Annascaul – 100 / 510
Ballybrittas – 390 / 290
Brittas Bay Bridge – 170 / 440
Clarina – 80 / 480
Newbridge – 100 / 300
Rhode – 190 / 360
Oranmore – 170 / 850
Roslevin – 70 / ??
Dunleer – 210 / 1110
Curracloe – 540 / 530
Cornamona – 110/ 100
Kells – 140 / 590
Coolboy – 210 / 220
Blarney – 180 / 510
Cornafulla – 300 / 360

Rural – 10620 / 300,000


66 towns

Bray 160
Greystones 1840
Balbriggan 1070
Drogheda 1850
Dundalk 100
Cavan 2180
Monaghan 760
Sligo 2810
Letterkenny 5570
Castlebar 1330
Sandyford 2870
Wexford 3970
Douglas 840
Ballincollig 130
Carrigaline 1270
Tralee 1530
Ennis 1820
Naas 3900
Kilkenny 3840

Urban – 37,840


As of today 10% of the original 100,000 premises are now passed. I expect this figure to be no more than 14% by the end of the month.

:eek:

Gonzo

Allison Puny Appetite wrote: »

I'd agree with you there Rob.

at this stage I'm beginning to think the same, it could be mid 2019 before the 300,000 are completed. At least half of the first 100,000 premises will be over 12 months behind schedule by late Spring, early summer. Each month now 1 or 2 exchanges misses their targets and I expect this to continue.

TheRiverman

I think it was announced today that Eir is recruiting more apprentices starting in September 2017 specifically for fibre rollout.

Gonzo

TheRiverman wrote: »

I think it was announced today that Eir is recruiting more apprentices starting in September 2017 specifically for fibre rollout.

a positive step but probably still not enough to quickly catch up on the past 12 months. They will probably have to hire more teams if they are to reach completion of project by December 2018.

TheRiverman

Gonzo wrote: »

a positive step but probably still not enough to quickly catch up on the past 12 months. They will probably have to hire more teams if they are to reach completion of project by December 2018.[/QUOTE

July not September,here's the official announcement,]

eir Recruiting 50 Apprentices From Across Ireland

(Thursday, 3rd March 2016): eir today announced details of 50 apprentice roles on offer. Online applications are accepted from today as this year’s apprentice recruitment programme has been officially launched. Now in its second year, the programme is open to candidates who have passed their Leaving Certificate and who would enjoy the challenge of working for a market leading Irish company on the rollout of a high speed national fibre network. Selected candidates will start work from July and the training programme will run for two years.

Speaking at the recruitment launch at the Agri Careers Fair at the RDS, Orla Coughlan, Chief Human Resources Officer eir, said "Our recruitment call is a further signal of our sustained commitment to investing in our future, ensuring our people can deliver the high speed broadband and highest level of service to our customers. The apprentice roles provide a really exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment on a critical infrastructure programme. The jobs will be bases across Ireland and we have been very clear to date on our determination to support rural employment by hiring people from their local communities. Successful applicants will be trained and taught a range of skills to help build and maintain our fibre network throughout the country."

The structured two-year programme will provide on-the-job learning, one-to-one coaching and formal classroom training. Successful applicants will also receive a Level 6 FETAC Telecommunications Access Networks Technology Major Award. eir will be working with Solas on the ongoing expansion of this programme – which is scheduled to continue in 2017, and beyond.

Further information about open eir’s apprenticeship programme is available on eir's early talent careers page http://earlytalent.eir.ie/apprentices/why-eir/ as is the online application form. Applications for the 2016 eir Apprentice Programme are open from today, 3rd March 2016, and close on 31st March 2016.

Bored Accountant

TheRiverman wrote: »

I think it was announced today that Eir is recruiting more apprentices starting in September 2017 specifically for fibre rollout.

Think the apprentices are only for in house, customer service and working fixing faults. Won't be out doing physical work.

TheRiverman

Bored Accountant wrote: »

Think the apprentices are only for in house, customer service and working fixing faults. Won't be out doing physical work.

Director of Field Operations, Una Stafford, Director of Field Operations said that eir "are undertaking the largest broadband rollout programme across Europe".

"We have huge ambition for Ireland and we are excited to tap into this market and find individuals whose ambition matches our own," she said.
"It’s a real opportunity to get hands-on and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, getting unparalleled experience and being part of something that will change communities around the country.”

Customer service and assurance technicians roles are being made available as the company looks to focus on the maintenance and repair of equipment in the network.
The structured two-year programme will provide on-the-job learning, one-to-one coaching and formal classroom training - and successful applicants will also receive a Level 6 QQI award.

Top performers will be offered full-time roles with the company following the completion of each two year programme.
Applications are open until April 8 and interested parties should visit https://www.eir.ie/earlytalent

knipex

Croom is supposed to go live on the 8th.

I had a look at some of the roads on the blue lines and I cannot see a single strand of fiber run anywhere. Now I certainly haven't checked all the roads so its possible that some houses will be ready for connection but unless dozens of crews arrive on site and start running fiber 24/7 until the 8th it aint going to happen in any meaningful way.

long_b

Some KN action around the Curragh. I think I may see splice boxes!!

Man am I getting excited!

https://img.ifcdn.com/images/b6827e697f72b3174180744828c6deb4321259d631c5a00ee02aa88274f7a26c_1.jpg

Grumpypants

Kinvara now says fttc going live march 22nd. I just hope it doesn't impact my already poor connection when they send the extra volume through the existing system.

Ftth still says spring/summer. Estimated to be June.

redfacedbear

North of Bridgetown, Wexford (Tomhaggard exchange) they have put fibre on the poles a good 400-500m beyond where the blue line ends on the map.

I haven't fully sussed out the extent of it but seems like they've joined up a gap between 2 different strands from the exchange.

Perhaps a bit of hope for those close to but not on a blue line.

Chieftain

the exchange nearest me has fibre available, but 7mbs is the max speed I can get with the distance I am from it. Is it likely that any smaller cabinets nearer me will be upgraded so I can get a better speed?

Gonzo

knipex wrote: »

Croom is supposed to go live on the 8th.

I had a look at some of the roads on the blue lines and I cannot see a single strand of fiber run anywhere. Now I certainly haven't checked all the roads so its possible that some houses will be ready for connection but unless dozens of crews arrive on site and start running fiber 24/7 until the 8th it aint going to happen in any meaningful way.

on some roads it can be difficult to spot if there is ducting. The poles might look the same as they always have but have a look out for splice box's on some poles. Sometimes the splice box's can be underground as well.

knipex

Gonzo wrote: »

on some roads it can be difficult to spot if there is ducting. The poles might look the same as they always have but have a look out for splice box's on some poles. Sometimes the splice box's can be underground as well.

I checked the roads where the cables run on poles.

No splice boxes, no signs of new cables run in, no nothing..

All roads out of village have blue lines. Checked 3 of them and not a sign of a splice boxes or a fiber cable having been run.

I can see copper splice boxes but that's it.

There is a pole right outside my house from which the existing copper line runs into my house.. It has 2 old copper splice boxes. Nothing new added.