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15-08-2025 11:00 PM - edited 15-08-2025 11:31 PM
I've had the Fibre 500 package for over 3 years and never had a single problem until recently. For the last 4 or 5 days the Wifi connection constantly randomly drops out for a minute or two, affecting every device: phone, laptop, echo devices, streaming services. The eero router is not obstructed and is not on the floor, it's in the same place that it's always been. I spoke to the webchat yesterday and followed their advice, did a hard reset and disconnected both the router and the fibre box for 30 minutes. It has made no difference, I'm still losing connection, sometimes multiple times in an hour. When the connection drops all the green lights on the fibre box are still on and the white eero light is on. It makes no difference where I am in the house, even if I'm right next to the box and router any devices I am using still lose connection.
Can somebody please help, I'm getting so frustrated with this. I don't want to leave TalkTalk because in 3 and a half years I've had no problem until now, but these last few days my connection is becoming almost unusable.
ETA: I don't know if this is any way relevant or just a coincidence, but the problem seems to have been happening since engineers were working on the pole that serves me and the surrounding houses, presumably setting up a connection for people that recently moved in across the street.
on 31-08-2025 01:04 PM
You're very welcome @Giggsclifton.
Hi @Mandisa-TT will the escalation team come back to you in a couple of days or direct to the customer?
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on 31-08-2025 09:20 AM
Thanks for chasing this for me @KeithFrench and thanks also @Mandisa-TT
on 28-08-2025 02:46 PM
That is great to know, @Mandisa-TT, that they are actually dealing with it.
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on 28-08-2025 01:52 PM
Hi @KeithFrench I have consulted with my manager, and I want to reassure you that the escalation team is actively investigating the issue. My manager has communicated the situation to them and requested that they explore the matter further to identify a possible solution beyond just recommending an upgrade. Please keep in mind that it usually takes 3-5 working days for the escalation team to respond when handling cases like this.
on 28-08-2025 01:28 PM
@KeithFrench Not at the moment, I will check with my manager.
28-08-2025 01:25 PM - edited 28-08-2025 01:29 PM
Hi @Mandisa-TT
Is there any update from your manager about this, as yet?
I am particularly concerned that @Giggsclifton has got nowhere with the Full Fibre Helpdesk, where they are totally missing the point of the problem. When a drop out is noticed by the customer, the light on the eero goes red, which signifies a loss of the internet connection from the eero via the ONT & out into the fibre provider's network, to the authentication (Radius) servers. They say there is no problem with the fibre connection, but they need to check the apparently intermittent authentication process as well. It has nothing to do with Wi-Fi coverage at all.
The customer is apparently going to take the offer of an upgrade. That is fine, but if the problem is with the fibre network, the upgrade will still utilise the same fibre & Radius server, so the issue remains.
Thanks.
Keith
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on 27-08-2025 01:20 PM
Great! I will reply on this thread as soon as I get a respond.
on 27-08-2025 01:18 PM
I really appreciate this @Mandisa-TT , thank you.
on 27-08-2025 08:43 AM
No problem @Mandisa-TT
Keith
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on 27-08-2025 08:41 AM
Hi @Giggsclifton I’m sorry to hear about your frustrating experience once again with our Full Fibre webchat helpdesk. I understand how important it is to receive effective support, and I apologize that your concerns were not adequately addressed. I did promise to have a word with my manager and get back to you.
I want to assure you that I have escalated your issue to my manager, who will forward it to our Full Fibre specialist team for further investigation. They will look into your situation, and we will get back to you as soon as we receive a response.
I also want to acknowledge the valuable support you’ve received from @KeithFrench. His expertise is greatly appreciated, and I’m glad he has been able to help you.
on 26-08-2025 03:50 PM
Hi @Giggsclifton I'm sorry to hear this, I will have a word with my manager regarding this.
on 26-08-2025 03:47 PM
Hi @Mandisa-TT I have spoken to some agents on the full fibre webchat helpdesk but sadly I found the experience extremely frustrating and unhelpful. I was just given exactly the same advice as on a previous chat, about making sure the router isn’t obstructed etc, even though I explained I have already done all of this and much more. The agent insisted there were no issues with my line, that it is a ‘coverage problem’ in my house (it isn’t) and suggested that I need an extra eero at a cost of £178 to myself! When I said I was considering changing ISPs they connected me to a loyalty agent who offered me a new, upgraded contract at a reduced price. I will probably have to accept this but I don’t feel as though this has even remotely addressed the issue. @KeithFrench has been extremely helpful over the last couple of weeks and has given me so much useful advice, all in his own time and at no cost, but unfortunately the TalkTalk staff on the Helpdesk have been of no use to me at all with my problem.
on 26-08-2025 08:42 AM
@Giggsclifton it is their current number, you will be speaking to a Full Fibre customer services on that number.
on 26-08-2025 08:38 AM
Thanks @KeithFrench I appreciate all your help.
@Mandisa-TT can you tell me which options I should select when calling so I can speak to the correct person please?
on 26-08-2025 08:34 AM
Thank you @KeithFrench, @Giggsclifton you can use the above details to contact our Full Fibre Team and they will be able to assist you with your query, is there anything else I can assist you with?
on 26-08-2025 08:31 AM
Although we have improved the WiFi reception, it does sound like the issue is actually with the full fibre connection. I think you have no option but to contact the Full Fibre Helpdesk on: 0345 172 0074.
Their opening hours are Monday-Friday 08:00 to 19:00, Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday: Closed.
I will read your PM a bit later this morning.
Keith
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on 26-08-2025 08:14 AM
@Giggsclifton Thank you for your update. I'm sorry to learn that you're still facing this issue. We look forward to hearing @KeithFrench's insights. Alternatively, you can reach out to our full fibre team for assistance.
Here is the number to our Future fiber team who have the required resources to assist you with this matter 034 5172 0074 and you can contact them between the times Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm; Sat-Sun 9am- 5:30pm
Another option is to use the below link to chat to our live chat advisors who are always ready to assist with your issue.
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/How-to-contact-TalkTalk-Broadband/ta-p/2230529
on 26-08-2025 08:10 AM
Thanks @Mandisa-TT
I have been in regular contact with @KeithFrench over the last week or so, who has been helping me, so I've DM'd him with my latest update.
on 26-08-2025 08:03 AM
Hi @Giggsclifton I will look into this for you.
26-08-2025 07:54 AM - edited 26-08-2025 07:55 AM
An update to this: whilst the problem seemed to have settled down since around last Tuesday/Wednesday, unfortunately the same issues starting occurring again on Saturday evening. Ever since then I have been experiencing the same problem of all of my devices losing connection to the wifi, sometimes the eero router itself going offline, even though the fibre box's green lights are all on. This is happening regularly and often throughout the day.