In 2021, 35 out of 88 residents pledged their DCMR vouchers to Openreach. This was sufficient to allow Openreach to prioritise the introduction of fast fibre (Gigabit) broadband connectivity to the Estate.
Before the introduction of Gigabit broadband, some residents experienced problems and advised how to Get the most from your internet connection from resident Mark Dunn
Summary
- Make sure you have no telephone extensions or, if you do, make sure they have filters on.
- Use Ethernet when you care about bandwidth within your home (streaming to your TV)
- Configure your router
Choose the best frequency compatible with your Wi-Fi devices
Choose the widest bandwidth compatible with your Wi-Fi devices
Choose the best channel from the ‘Available Channels’ on the table above - Position your router carefully
- Use Google’s DNS servers