Sky Fibre Optic
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I thought I had to use a filter? The plug doesn't fit the socket otherwise
Just use the first part of the filter wire..so the bit that plugs from the filter to the socket. Connect the bit that fits the filter into your modem directly. Of course this does mean you won't be able to use your phone.
People say that restarting the router will eventually slow down the connection although having restarted my router at least 25 times in the last few days this does not seem to be the case.
What do you sync at and what's your max attainable?
The filter I have looks like this:
So I'm not sure that's an option? I'll have a look and see if I have any others.
I don't have a home phone anyway so at least that's not a problem
What you need is one of these and plug directly into the test socket (modem to test socket).
As above:
Sync directly at test socket without filter 49mbps - that is the max BT predicts.
Current sync with filter 41 mbps....hence switching to Infinity 1 - lets see if the smart hub is any better than the SR102.
Well was going to switch to BT but they offered me 12 months free line rental so I'll stick with Sky, service has been fine and works out cheaper than the BT offer after cashback.
Perhaps I should have asked for the new hub, might of been a bit cheeky
Perhaps I should have asked for the new hub, might of been a bit cheeky
Got the hub today it is indeed the new Q hub.
Looking for some advice/guidance.
Currently building a 7 bedroom bungalow that will be finished soon. I have Sky fibre at my current address and will be looking for broadband for the new house.
I'd like sky multiroom 3 or 4 rooms and sky fibre max. Due to the size of the house 4 access points are being fitted. What I'd like to know is would I be able to use a router of my own choosing (no budget) or would Sky insist on the Sky Q hardware and would a different router impact on how Sky multiroom works? Or can anyone tell me who I'd need to speak to at sky for clarification.
Hope that's clear, thanks in advance for any advise.
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Wulf
Currently building a 7 bedroom bungalow that will be finished soon. I have Sky fibre at my current address and will be looking for broadband for the new house.
I'd like sky multiroom 3 or 4 rooms and sky fibre max. Due to the size of the house 4 access points are being fitted. What I'd like to know is would I be able to use a router of my own choosing (no budget) or would Sky insist on the Sky Q hardware and would a different router impact on how Sky multiroom works? Or can anyone tell me who I'd need to speak to at sky for clarification.
Hope that's clear, thanks in advance for any advise.
Best
Wulf
As long as you cleanly switch your modem/router off - so use the power button, this shouldn't happen.
Everything supports "last gasp" so the signal sent is a "I've switched off, please don't let DLM cut in".
My connection had got even slower lately (down to 5Mbps) so I reported a fault to Sky and they sent BT Openreach to look at it. They have been 3 times this week but instead of fixing it they have left it completely broken. 
I called Sky back yesterday and they said the case had been closed and the soonest they could get someone out again would be Monday.
I called Sky back yesterday and they said the case had been closed and the soonest they could get someone out again would be Monday.
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We expecting any changes when 21st Century Fox takeover ?
Do Sky use the same network as BT for fibre?
I currently get nearly 58Mbps with BT and just checked Sky speeds and they said it would be around 40Mbps, seems a bit of a difference.
Broadband gets hammered with console updates/games/YouTube streaming all at the same time.
I currently get nearly 58Mbps with BT and just checked Sky speeds and they said it would be around 40Mbps, seems a bit of a difference.
Broadband gets hammered with console updates/games/YouTube streaming all at the same time.