Internet options in new home

OpenToSuggestions · 20 Oct 2018 at 15:38

Hey all.
Moving to Sinfin, Derby in a few weeks and have had a look on Uswitch at internet deals.
I am not overly bothered about a TV package and if the internet comes with some landline calls included then so be it.

I am leaning towards the 300+ mb package from Virgin, at £42 per month with a £20 setup fee.
I am currently with Plusnet but they only go up to 38mb at my current address and a smidge faster at my new address.

Before I proceed is there anything else I should consider?

ChrisD. · 20 Oct 2018 at 15:56

I would look into Virgin congestion at the new post code on their forums.

Duke · 20 Oct 2018 at 23:05

Don’t forget to use Quidco or similar to get cashback, I got quite a bit with VM before.

Steveocee · 21 Oct 2018 at 16:59

Really check the congestion. Sinfin is at the end of the line of a very densely populated area where between you and the centre is a lot of money that will afford VM services.

Although a copper option can't offer as much speed you may get a far more stable connection.

Caged · 22 Oct 2018 at 21:54

What comes up in terms of FTTC when you check?

OpenToSuggestions · 29 Oct 2018 at 19:47

Caged said:
What comes up in terms of FTTC when you check?

Nearest exchange is 3.6km.

Caged · 29 Oct 2018 at 21:27

Exchange distance is not relevant to FTTC. What happens if you put your details into https://www.homeandbusiness.openreach.co.uk/fibre-broadband/when-can-i-get-fibre

OpenToSuggestions · 31 Oct 2018 at 16:59

Caged said:
Exchange distance is not relevant to FTTC. What happens if you put your details into https://www.homeandbusiness.openreach.co.uk/fibre-broadband/when-can-i-get-fibre

Sorry I totally forgot to check this thread last night!
It says FTTP is the technology used.

Caged · 31 Oct 2018 at 18:02

Then you can have BT, Zen and Sky (at some point in the future). Or Virgin cable.

blueacid · 8 Nov 2018 at 13:48

OpenToSuggestions said:
Sorry I totally forgot to check this thread last night!
It says FTTP is the technology used.

FTTP, not FTTP On Demand?

If it's full FTTP, then bite their hand off. Look at BT, Zen etc, you'll likely get the full headline speed, but far fewer worries about local congestion, which gets Virgin Media!

OpenToSuggestions · 8 Nov 2018 at 19:45

blueacid said:
FTTP, not FTTP On Demand?

If it's full FTTP, then bite their hand off. Look at BT, Zen etc, you'll likely get the full headline speed, but far fewer worries about local congestion, which gets Virgin Media!

FTTP

.
No mention of on demand.
Gone for the 100mbps broadband and phone bundle. The new build offer gave me the first three months free.
Thanks for the help all!

blueacid · 11 Nov 2018 at 12:17

OpenToSuggestions said:
FTTP .
No mention of on demand.
Gone for the 100mbps broadband and phone bundle. The new build offer gave me the first three months free.
Thanks for the help all!

Who did you go with in the end?
Hope it's installed soon!

OpenToSuggestions · 12 Nov 2018 at 12:25

blueacid said:
Who did you go with in the end?
Hope it's installed soon!

Virgin 100

. It'll be installed Saturday.

ChrisD. · 13 Nov 2018 at 18:22

You may regret it going with VM.

Steveocee · 14 Nov 2018 at 16:40

I hope it goes well OP but truth be told if it was a toss up between FTTP and VM I'd have certainly gone FTTP!

ChrisD. · 14 Nov 2018 at 18:44

Steveocee said:
I hope it goes well OP but truth be told if it was a toss up between FTTP and VM I'd have certainly gone FTTP!

100%! Even if it were only 50Mbit FTTC I'd choose FTTC. VM can be an absolute shambles in terms of performance and customer service.

Deleted member 651465 · 14 Nov 2018 at 18:52

FTTP and you went with Virgin?

I can't even get Virgin and I know enough about congestion issues to even consider them, if I moved.

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