Fibre installation on an old property - can we choose where the ONT goes?

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#315674 5-Aug-2024 17:58

I've been trying to convince my elderly parents to get fibre at their old place.

Currently Spark sold them the idea that 4G Wireless will be a better idea and at times I can't even call them on their landline (via voice over data).

I was wondering if I'm convincing enough to install fibre, would Chorus accomodate where their ONT is?

They currently have a 2 storey house with a 2 meter driveway with grass on the side and living spaces on the 2nd floor. (1st floor currently has 2 garages and some storage.)

Are we able to get Chorus to install the ONT to be upstairs rather than in the garage/storage?

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#3268405 5-Aug-2024 18:12

Yes, you can request ONT whereever. Having said that, you'll generally get the best result if you are prepared to DIY the internal run from FTP to ONT, or get a data cabler to do this. Chorus contracters will generally take the easiest cheapest approach, such as visible surface mounting.

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#3268406 5-Aug-2024 18:16

I asked if the ONT could be placed on the back of a shelving unit behind the fridge, which is well out of the way. The Chorus guys had no problem making that happen.

As long as the ONT location isn't a real pain in the backside to run cable to, then it shouldn't be a problem.

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#3268413 5-Aug-2024 19:10

Also take note of how the current copper line enters the property - they will follow the same pathway (mentioning this as you said they have a grass driveway, etc).

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#3268415 5-Aug-2024 19:15

I had no problem getting the ONT installed on an internal wall, just made sure everything was ready for the Chorus tech, complete with holes drilled where reqd and a nice bright yellow draw wire.

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#3268431 5-Aug-2024 20:15

I did a lot of the work for the Chorus techs.

I ran a string line down a wall cavity and pulled the cable through the roof. Chorus techs dug up the lawn and did splicing.

Your mileage may vary. Chorus techs thought to run conduit up a wall which is why I did it better myself.

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#3268439 5-Aug-2024 20:57

Do make sure the current wireless modem is not in the middle of the house behind a microwave or something.

I'm not saying they are foolproof and work for everyone, but if you don't put a little thought into it - where is the cell tower and put it on that side of the house etc. they can appear to be total cr$p.

It works for my MIL and it is positioned by the window nearest the tower. Fortunately, that is on the southern side of the house.

Having said that, if they can afford it, you can't beat fibre,

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#3268498 6-Aug-2024 07:44

The installers are generally pretty open to where you want them to do the installation, long as others have said its not too much of a pain to do. My folks had fiber installed in their new house start of the year, and where I asked for it to be put I thought might be bit of a pain, but the installers did it :)

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