We have SAT 1 and SAT 2 sockets, do engineers still need to drill holes in the wall?

[Xiang]

Hello everyone,

I have just moved into a new flat and I see these four sockets in the wall.

They are SAT1, SAT2, TV, and Radio.

Do the engineers at NOW still need to drill holes in the wall? Because I need to get the landlord's permission if I need to drill holes. What is the diameter of the holes?

[Jayach]

Now broadband in delivered via the BT/Openreach phone socket. Do you have one of those?

[Xiang]

Yeah, Jayach. At the entrance door, I saw a socket labelled BT.

[Xiang]

Sorry, it is not possible to upload images here. Does this mean that no further drilling is required.

[RoyB]

@Xiang 

New users, such as yourself, have to get a number of postings under their belt before they can post images.

In the meantime, you could put a picture on a public resource, and post a link to it,

Given that you have a BT box, though, look for a part number or some other Id on it. Though even if a new box is needed, the wire back to the cabinet will not change, so as long as there is actually a wire from the box exiting your dwelling, no more drilling should be needed.

[Xiang]

Oh! It worked. I put a picture link below. Thank you so much. Your reply was very helpful. I think I've learned a new skill, hahaha.

[Xiang]

[Xiang]

BT socket picture 

[Jayach]

 Yes, your broadband router will connect into there, via a filter. (which will come with the router)

[Xiang]

Thank you so much, Jayach.