Plusnet vs Sky

NotAGolf

NotAGolf

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So I'm moving into my first house soon and need to decide on an ISP and phone provider. I've narrowed it down to 2 options:

- Plusnet extra. 60GB monthly usage (unlimited in the early hours). Estimated speed = 14mb. £11.49 a month. Then on top of this will need BT line rental at £13.49 with free weekend and evening calls. No BB contract. Total = £24.98

OR

- Sky unlimited broadband. Estimated speed 8-10mb. Includes line rental with free evening and weekend calls. 12 month contract. Total = £21.25 (although it's cheaper for first few months).

Both have similar setup fees. 60GB should be enough, especially with the unlimited overnight option. Call prices isn't a big issue as I'd rarely use this anyway. I wont be getting sky TV so this isn't something to think about possibly adding in the future.

I'm swaying slightly towards plusnet just because it will have a bt phone line which I just feel would be the best people to have a phone line with. I have no reason what-so-ever to back up why I feel this though. I just thought it'd make it simpler if it came to switching provider, and just because they've been doing it for a long time.

Any views on which one to go for?
 
I would go for Sky, 60gig is so easy to hit even with the overnight usage. Doesn't no BB contract mean you have to pay activation?

The speed should be exactly the same unless Sky maybe set a higher SNR, doubt it tho 6db pretty standard.

One bill for everything is also nice.

What exchange are you on?
 
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Thanks for the reply cp88. There's no contract with plusnet if you don't need a router, and I already have a compatible one I'm happy with. In answer to your question, here's a copy from SamKnows:

Congratulations, you are in a broadband enabled area.
Click here to compare packages available to you.

The following services are available in your location:

BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale ADSL Max
BT Wholesale WBC (21CN)
BT Wholesale SDSL
AOL LLU
O2 / Be LLU
Bulldog LLU
TalkTalk (CPW) LLU
Sky Broadband / Easynet LLU
Orange LLU (Formerly Wanadoo)
Kijoma Wireless Broadband
Click to expand...
 
Begbie said:
You can't get sky without getting the TV package though, so this will drive the price up slightly.
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Are you sure about that? I've got it all in the basket and have gone as far through the process as possible and can see no mention of the need to have a tv package included.

I'm not saying you're wrong though because their website is hideous and after well over 30 mins I still can't see an exact breakdown of my price and when the 'free' period for things end.
 
mpledge52 said:
Are you sure about that? I've got it all in the basket and have gone as far through the process as possible and can see no mention of the need to have a tv package included.

I'm not saying you're wrong though because their website is hideous and after well over 30 mins I still can't see an exact breakdown of my price and when the 'free' period for things end.
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May have changed, was the case when I worked for them but that was 2~years ago. I hope it has, if so I shall be cancelling my sky and keeping the broadband.

edit - it seems you can as long as your within there network. Which I'm not :(. But will give them a call tomorrow to chance my luck.
 
BE always get good reviews and they are available in your area. Cost more but usually seems to be a better service
 
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