Will Installing Bell Fibe Alongside Rogers Fibre Optic Cable Cause Interference?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential interference of installing Bell Fibe alongside existing Rogers fibre optic cable in a condo setting. Participants explore concerns about physical interference, service reliability, and implications for future property value.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the installation of a separate Bell Fibe cable would interfere with the existing Rogers fibre optic cable, noting that they are physically separate lines.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the reliability of the Bell service based on local reputation and suggests potential conflicts of interest within the condo Board of Directors.
  • Concerns are raised about the distribution of service to individual units from the new access point, especially if both cable providers are to be accessed simultaneously.
  • A later reply indicates that the current intention is not to use the Bell service, but rather to consider it for future property value, suggesting a focus on investment rather than immediate service needs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the likelihood of interference and the implications of the installation, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the technical specifications of the cables or the installation process, which may influence the discussion. There is also uncertainty regarding the local reputation of service providers and its impact on service reliability.

Who May Find This Useful

Condo owners or investors considering multiple internet service providers, as well as those interested in the implications of infrastructure changes on property value.

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Just doing due diligence to allay some concerns.

If my condo already has Rogers fibre optic cable, and my condo org wants to come in and install a Bell Fibe cable for the hole building, is there any reason to think that this would interfere with the existing Rogers cable?

I mean, they're literally installing a jack, so physically separate lines.
 
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It depends on how much you trust your local holder of the Bell name.
According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_System the Bell name is owned by: AT&T, Verizon, CenturyLink, and Cincinnati Bell

In my area, at least one of those has a reputation of being... well... quite aggressive.
It may also depend on whether anyone on the condo Board of Directors is getting a kick-back.

When they are on-site you could keep an internet movie playing and if it quits, get out there with a shotgun and tell them they have 3 minutes to restore it. (Well, fantasizing is nice anyway.)

p.s. Just saw you are in Toronto Canada. Guess that's not an option afterall.

p.p.s Yeah, cynical. Around here (Southern California) I would guesstimate a 70% - 85% chance everything would be OK.
 
While they most probably won't disturb the other cable you may have a problem with distribution to your unit from that new building access point if you want to access both cable providers at once.
 
Laurie K said:
While they most probably won't disturb the other cable you may have a problem with distribution to your unit from that new building access point if you want to access both cable providers at once.
That shouldn't be a problem. We have no intention of using the Bell service currently. We are looking at it as investors, for the future market value of the property.