BT Infinity & FTTx Discussion

Tarqy · 16 Oct 2011 at 12:08

Heh, I didnt even realise they have an unlimited package, can't see why they haven't just suggested I upgrade to that rather than QQ'ing about my usage... Guess I will do that. Thanks for the help.

Nightglow · 16 Oct 2011 at 22:45

Having Infinity installed end of next week.

How good is this BT Home Hub router, what can I replace it with that's better.

DirtyJester · 16 Oct 2011 at 22:49

Nightglow said:
Having Infinity installed end of next week.

How good is their BT Home Hub router, what can I replace it with that's better.

Can't fault it so far

So deffo worth a try at least mate, save the pounds for something else. It comes with a USB connection for network storage (external H/D) and gigabit connection as well. WiFi signal has also been good.

Leeroy123 · 17 Oct 2011 at 00:28

fluff said:
/care

dik.

Nightglow · 17 Oct 2011 at 07:14

Thanks DirtyJester, we will give it a try, just interested what others use instead of the BT box.

DirtyJester · 17 Oct 2011 at 07:43

Nightglow said:
Thanks DirtyJester, we will give it a try, just interested what others use instead of the BT box.

Not a problem mate, I did the same thing myself but still to date I've had zero issues.

d_brennen · 17 Oct 2011 at 07:56

Leeroy123 said:
dik.

You're both pretty phallus like, you for posting in a thread you have no interest in and him for responding. Run along now

My MAC code is on the way from Sky now that BT can finally offer my street Infinity. First time I will have had top draw internet since ISDN. How are people finding their Infinity pings - better or worse than adsl?

Can't wait to see how long and drawn out both companies can make thus change over

DirtyJester · 17 Oct 2011 at 08:43

@d_brennen hi matey, I found my ping was better in that it was slightly lower and appears to be more stable (in game) when I changed to Infinity. On a whole I can't fault it to date and the only hassle I've had (read through this thread) was the the initial mixup on the installation date, which to be fair to BT they did resolve to my satisfaction albeit through the CEO dept

Good luck anyhow mate

linktoinsanity · 17 Oct 2011 at 12:12

I'm on unlimited Infinity (currently Total Unlimited) from this Friday, but I am not looking forward to the BT router. I understand it uses a seperate modem then a cable router, can I replace it with any cable router? And what is everyone using? There will be up to 7 computers connected at any one time, sometimes a couple more.

Scott1990 · 17 Oct 2011 at 12:16

My Line Attenuation is 65, does anyone know if BT installs FTTC this far out? Just wondering as my exchange was on the recent list that was published

cp88 · 17 Oct 2011 at 12:18

LinktoInsanity said:
I'm on unlimited Infinity (currently Total Unlimited) from this Friday, but I am not looking forward to the BT router. I understand it uses a seperate modem then a cable router, can I replace it with any cable router? And what is everyone using? There will be up to 7 computers connected at any one time, sometimes a couple more.

The Homehub is fine unless you plan on using wifi..

Any cable modem will work.

linktoinsanity · 17 Oct 2011 at 12:20

cp88 said:
The Homehub is fine unless you plan on using wifi..

Was planning to but can always disable and use the current router as a wireless access point.

d_brennen · 17 Oct 2011 at 20:26

MAC code in hand just now \o/ but the NI BT line is closed, there is an offer for NI residents that you can only get by phoning up for some reason :/ 'bout time, Sky can kiss my behind

DirtyJester · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:10

LinktoInsanity said:
Was planning to but can always disable and use the current router as a wireless access point.

Just as I've done mate, that said I've had no problem connecting on wifi without the access point and only because I'm using the old router as a switch I've left wifi enabled.

DirtyJester · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:13

d_brennen said:
MAC code in hand just now \o/ but the NI BT line is closed, there is an offer for NI residents that you can only get by phoning up for some reason :/ 'bout time, Sky can kiss my behind

d_brennen , if you ring (no idea what the offer is) make sure you ask about paying for line rental for the year in advance (if you can afford it that is) as they take the payment as a one of credit card charge but it's worth an extra £10 per month saving. From what I've been told this option only (I took it) appears when you signup online. Hope this helps mate.

d_brennen · 17 Oct 2011 at 22:02

DirtyJester said:
d_brennen , if you ring (no idea what the offer is) make sure you ask about paying for line rental for the year in advance (if you can afford it that is) as they take the payment as a one of credit card charge but it's worth an extra £10 per month saving. From what I've been told this option only (I took it) appears when you signup online. Hope this helps mate.

So you pay for line rental upfront and save about £10 a month, £120 in the year?

Tomsk · 17 Oct 2011 at 22:20

d_brennen said:
So you pay for line rental upfront and save about £10 a month, £120 in the year?

Normal line rental is £13.90/month = £166.80/year
One off payment is £120/year with conditions.

varkanoid · 18 Oct 2011 at 09:42

I paid the rental up front too.

I`m using a Belkin N1 Vision Cable Router instead of the HH3, wireless much better.

Balb0wa · 18 Oct 2011 at 09:48

BT Price rises:

We're making some changes to the prices of our products and services from 3 December 2011. We're putting up line rental by 70p as well as changing the cost of some of our calls and broadband prices.

We know no one likes it when prices go up. That's why we've kept these rises as low as we can. You can rest assured that no other prices are increasing by more than 5% and more than half of the prices of our products and services won't change at all. What's more, the cost of line rental, calls to UK landlines and the Unlimited Anytime Plan won't rise again until 2013.

Broadband Pricing

Service / Products From (monthly) To (monthly)
Broadband Option 1 £17.00 £17.80
Broadband Option 2 £21.50 £22.50
Broadband Option 3 £25.60 £26.80
Infinity Option 1 £20.00 £21.00
Infinity Option 2 £25.60 £26.80
Broadband Option 1 and Unlimited Weekend Plan £14.50 £15.20
Broadband Option 3 and Unlimited Anytime Plan £28.00 £29.40
Infinity and Unlimited Anytime Plan £28.00 £29.40

kannanni · 18 Oct 2011 at 11:16

Balb0wa said:
BT Price rises:

We're making some changes to the prices of our products and services from 3 December 2011. We're putting up line rental by 70p as well as changing the cost of some of our calls and broadband prices.

We know no one likes it when prices go up. That's why we've kept these rises as low as we can. You can rest assured that no other prices are increasing by more than 5% and more than half of the prices of our products and services won't change at all. What's more, the cost of line rental, calls to UK landlines and the Unlimited Anytime Plan won't rise again until 2013.

Broadband Pricing

Service / Products From (monthly) To (monthly)
Broadband Option 1 £17.00 £17.80
Broadband Option 2 £21.50 £22.50
Broadband Option 3 £25.60 £26.80
Infinity Option 1 £20.00 £21.00
Infinity Option 2 £25.60 £26.80
Broadband Option 1 and Unlimited Weekend Plan £14.50 £15.20
Broadband Option 3 and Unlimited Anytime Plan £28.00 £29.40
Infinity and Unlimited Anytime Plan £28.00 £29.40

Line rental saver, calls to mobiles, weekend calls and BT Infinity Bundle, Broadband and Anytime Calls Bundle, and entry level TV package prices remain unchanged.

Source: BT