Broadband

BarryyBoyy · 9 May 2010 at 17:02

Ive just moved into my new flat currently looking for broadband when i put postcode in it says i can get 5mb does this mean thats the speed i will get or could i get more. Also what is a good isp to go with just now.

Duke · 9 May 2010 at 17:14

That is an estimated speed, based on the rough distance from your address to the exchange. It will vary depending on the actual distance, quality of line, your internal cabling and ISP (i.e. how congested their network is).

ISP info.. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18051094

BarryyBoyy · 9 May 2010 at 17:16

The flat is a brand new build so i hope it has a great line im just hoping i get a good spped would i be better going for like 20mb broadband or just get 8mb cause i cant get more than 5mb.

BarryyBoyy · 9 May 2010 at 17:48

Anyone?

Caged · 9 May 2010 at 17:54

You're best going for an ISP with a month-long contract and seeing what the real speed is, and make a decision from that. It's impossible to reliably estimate sync speeds.

BarryyBoyy · 9 May 2010 at 18:04

Im not really botherd as im only on 2mb anyways so should get more than that what isp can yous recommend.

Duke · 9 May 2010 at 20:22

Just get a 'up to' 8mbit package. Best to go for an LLU provider if there are some at your exchange - think the info is in that other thread.