Ray Walker points out the telegraph pole which is only 20 metres from his house gable end Photo: FREDERICK WILSON have managed with an old “dial up” service for the last nine years at the Victorian guest house they own. But when they looked into getting broadband installed they were hit by the huge quote because BT said for the Walkers to benefit it would need to install new equipment that would also serve others in the village. Related Articles BT to create super-fast broadband network Fibre broadband could cost £24.5bn Superfast broadband could cost the UK £29bn BT bucks the trend and doesn't blame the downturn for job cuts Naked ramblers cause a stir on the Sussex Downs Mr Walker, 60, said: “It’s a farce, and obviously we’re staggered. We don’t have £45,000 and if we did we wouldn’t spend it on this.” Currently BT broadband access is available to residents of the 150-strong village of Dufton, near Appelby, Cumbria, but BT said there was no capacity for any new users.[Read more...] Couple told by BT that broadband upgrade would cost £45,000
Ray Walker points out the telegraph pole which is only 20 metres from his house gable end Photo: FREDERICK WILSON have managed with an old “dial up” service for the last nine years at the Victorian guest house they own. But when they looked into getting broadband installed they were hit by the huge quote because BT said for the Walkers to benefit it would need to install new equipment that would also serve others in the village. Related Articles BT to create super-fast broadband network Fibre broadband could cost £24.5bn Superfast broadband could cost the UK £29bn BT bucks the trend and doesn't blame the downturn for job cuts Naked ramblers cause a stir on the Sussex Downs Mr Walker, 60, said: “It’s a farce, and obviously we’re staggered. We don’t have £45,000 and if we did we wouldn’t spend it on this.” Currently BT broadband access is available to residents of the 150-strong village of Dufton, near Appelby, Cumbria, but BT said there was no capacity for any new users.[Read more...] 1 Response for “Couple told by BT that broadband upgrade would cost £45,000”
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Just trying to help here. If there is any ISP withing 10 km of where they are located then they may be able to install a radio link (Wi-Fi) as copied below or the equivalent and the material cost is only £703.82 inc VAT as noted below.
This would enable a high speed radio link into their location, up to 54 Mbps but more likely around 11 Mbps. However, since it is radio the main problem is going to be line of sight clearance between them and an ISP.
This would give them a standard Ethernet interface at each end. Therefore if there is an ISP within such a distance and they can get a clear line of sight then I’m sure someone could install it for a nominal fee. Since BT said they would be willing to pay £8,000 then why not ask them to install a simple radio link as below. This is an unlicensed band radio so anyone can use this band without a license from the regulatory body. Good luck.
Tranzeo TR-5a-24 5GHz 24dBi Outdoor Bridging Kit £599 (£703.82 inc VAT)
http://www.wifigear.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?Product=7863E569-342F-483B-8C65-FFE20EAF2217