Buying house - how find out broadband speed?

Makhaira · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:28

Ok, so I'm familiar with SamKnows etc, but as I'm buying a (currently empty) house, I have no idea bout the state of the phoneline, and therefore can't run a speedtest, and therefore don't know whether to go for an ADSL2 link, or Cable (both are available).

Is there any reliable way of getting a speed indication for a postcode? Samknows gives confusing results (2mbps and yet ADSL2 is supported?), which if true will point me at Cable. Currently I'm with Be, who have been fantastic, so I'd like to stick with them if I can get a decent connection (getting 14mbps at present).

Thanks for any pointers!

Hank_Marvin · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:38

google samknows

Ha, you tired that, dunno then. Suck it and see.

lookitsjonno · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:39

just go for cable if speed is really an issue?

Narj · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:40

lookitsjonno said:
just go for cable if speed is really an issue?

This - I'd never go back to ADSL.

TFleming · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:48

Most of the ISPs have a tool on their website where you can enter your postcode and see what the best line available is.

Dewotter · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:49

TFleming said:
Most of the ISPs have a tool on their website where you can enter your postcode and see what the best line available is.

A lot of them also require a phone number as well. Though you should have that if you're in contact with those selling.

meghatronic · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:50

You can always call O2/Be and ask. They might be able to look at neighbours phone numbers in that postcode etc.

Glaucus · 14 Apr 2011 at 17:57

Just google street name, you will always find a home phone number. However don't take it as quoted, I've had it under 1/2 estimated speed. I always go cable if available.

Makhaira · 14 Apr 2011 at 18:31

Sounds like I'll stick with Cable then, cheers

Efour · 14 Apr 2011 at 19:15

yep cable is usually very very good ask a neighbour if you can.

didgemaster · 14 Apr 2011 at 22:51

Don't know if this is reliable - Link

Amnesia · 14 Apr 2011 at 23:01

move in
get broadband
run speedtest

SexyGreyFox · 14 Apr 2011 at 23:04

Has anybody mentioned to go cable if it's available?

ChrisJSY · 14 Apr 2011 at 23:53

Amnesia said:
move in
get broadband
run speedtest

realise there's something bad with location
???
don't profit