NTE5a Master Socket with latest IDC connection & complete with backbox (BT compatible)

Used this to replace an aging/damaged front section on an existing BT socket. Was fully compatible in size, shape and where the screw holes are located. I did not use the back section where the BT cabling itself is located and so cannot comment on that aspect.For me, this was a good product and great value for money.

I replaced an old 80's original master socket with this one just to eliminate problems with intermittent broadband connections. It didn't actually make any difference but did help to isolate the extension wiring for fault diagnoses (turned out to be the router). It was easy enough to install, but as others have said, it is not as the picture shows with screw terminals it has push-down connectors which you need a special tool for.

Had a socket that seemed to be failing, replaced with this. Has worked well, no problems

Straight swap for old faded landline box

A family friend could only get about 2MB broadband speeds, due to the ancient British Telecom box on the wall (that's right it wasn't even "BT")!This NTE5a box was of excellent quality and had all the necessary screws and tie wraps for installing it onto the wall. Although there were no installation instructions (for the wiring), you can easily do a Google search for them and download/print them from a plethora of websites.You will also need a Krone (punchdown) tool - I bought this one: Draper 40417 Punch-Down Tool - although the cheaper ones for sale probably work just as well.After installation of this new box, broadband speeds were instantly up to 16MB so it was obviously a huge improvement.I will definitely be buying this NTE5a box again should I need to install some new ones in the future.

I just needed a new phone point, the old one was discoloured and painted.

My broadband had been dropping occasionally recently and I felt it might be worth changing my existing telephone master socket which I knew had been in place 20 years or so. I could have called in BT/Openreach but as these Master Socket's are very cheaply priced I might save myself a lot of time for a very small outlay.Although there are only two incoming cables that matter - in this case they would go to either the A or B screw down connections. The other click-in section relates to any slave extension you might have. I recommend you take photos of your existing setup before dismantling so you don't confuse yourself unnecessarily when you come to installing.

A little disappointed the unit didn't have the terminals for the incoming line as shown in the pictures. This was the reason I ordered this product. As it happens, it took 3 attempts to get a signal because I didn't have the correct tool.Luckily I own a multimeter so was able to check for voltage at the sole points on the circuit board and I knew what to look for. Could result in an expensive call-out for some. May seem petty but didn't receive what was advertised. Otherwise the quality/price is good.