[geoffbaxter]

I currently have a single BT phone line. The line is fed from outside into what appears to be a junction box which then feeds into what I assume is the basic master socket which provides the connection. The rectangle junction box must be over 50 years old and ideally I would like to remove it as I am in the process of making some changes in my home.

The wiring into the junction also appears to be ancient, as they consist of green,orange,white, and black none of which is consistent with modern colourings. The only wires from the master socket are blue/brown which feed into the junction box.

The distance between the exetrnal line feed and the master socket is about four feet, so it seems strange that a junction box was fitted about halfway between the two.

I was really wondering whether I can easily adapt this layout to more modern standards as I am sure the ancient wiring is affecting the quality of the phone line when in use.

[ebaines]

I'm not familiar with the old British Telecom wiring standards, but it should be possible to replace the "junction box" with a more modern interface with RJ11 type jacks. However, since the line comes in from the outside it should require a protector and also a standardized interface to the network. I suggest you give your telecom provider a call to see whether this is something they can do.