Spec me: Broadband

ADT · 27 Aug 2016 at 22:29

Apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forum.

For the past 8 years I have been with virgin fibre and everything has been fine. I am now moving to a new place with my partner and I have found out that I can't get fibre internet there

Our internet usage is mainly online gaming, video streaming at 720/1080p and the occasional games download (for example Steam).

Are there any recommendations on who to go with since all I can get is one of those "up to" 17mb lines.

Thank you!

snips86x · 27 Aug 2016 at 22:31

Plusnet would be my input. I've been with them for about 5 years using Fibre and ADSL and can't fault them to be honest. CS is superb and prices not bad.

When I was on ADSL, I paid line rental up front and there was no monthly cost for the broadband and it was unlimited.

jubei · 27 Aug 2016 at 22:34

ADT said:
Apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forum.

For the past 8 years I have been with virgin fibre and everything has been fine. I am now moving to a new place with my partner and I have found out that I can't get fibre internet there

Our internet usage is mainly online gaming, video streaming at 720/1080p and the occasional games download (for example Steam).

Are there any recommendations on who to go with since all I can get is one of those "up to" 17mb lines.

Thank you!

My last flat couldnt have fiber and i went with Sky unlimited broadband. Got a great download for adsl and it was faultless. More importantly i had really low pings for adsl (sub 20). You can generally get the internet for free just have to pay line rental at 17.99 a month.

MissChief · 28 Aug 2016 at 01:56

ADT said:
Apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forum.

For the past 8 years I have been with virgin fibre and everything has been fine. I am now moving to a new place with my partner and I have found out that I can't get fibre internet there

Our internet usage is mainly online gaming, video streaming at 720/1080p and the occasional games download (for example Steam).

Are there any recommendations on who to go with since all I can get is one of those "up to" 17mb lines.

Thank you!

Check what you can get first!

http://dslchecker.bt.com

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 08:37

Sorry about the late reply. Been away for the last week.

So I have just found out that I can get sky fibre. Any recommendations on that?
They are running an offer of £27 for the first 6 months then £37 after, plus ~£70 quidco

DragonQ · 5 Sep 2016 at 08:57

£37/mo for what? 55/10 or 80/20 Mb/s? With or without line rental?

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 09:59

The prices include line rental, which is £17.40 p/m. The above prices are for up to 37Mb fibre with unlimited usage.

In my old place I was paying £32 for 50Mb fibre from virgin. I also has no land line

ChrisD. · 5 Sep 2016 at 10:16

Get BT FTTC with Topcashback, or PlusNet. Load of deals on either right now.

lee32uk · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:25

I am with these guys on a FTTC 76/20 package:

https://pulse8broadband.co.uk/

They offer FTTC and ADSL on a monthly rolling contract. Only been with them a month, but it has been excellent for me so far.

They are well worth considering if available in your area.

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:26

Dooksy said:
Get BT FTTC with Topcashback, or PlusNet. Load of deals on either right now.

Both of them estimate that I can only get speeds of 8Mb up to 13Mb when compared to sky's 38Mb

ChrisD. · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:32

ADT said:
Both of them estimate that I can only get speeds of 8Mb up to 13Mb when compared to sky's 38Mb

Then someone's details are wrong with Openreach.

If Sky can give you FTTC then so can BT and PlusNet since they use the same Openreach lines.

What does the checker say?

https://www.btwholesale.com/adslchecker

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:50

Double post. Sorry

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:51

Dooksy said:
Then someone's details are wrong with Openreach.

If Sky can give you FTTC then so can BT and PlusNet since they use the same Openreach lines.

What does the checker say?

https://www.btwholesale.com/adslchecker

Just did a test using my address. This is the results

https://imgur.com/a/IKHL7

Kol · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:51

Yup, I'd go with BT (my switchover date is next Friday). They're offering Infinity One for £12.50/month, 12 month contract. £100 reward card, £99 cashback with TopCashBack. If you pay the line rental upfront (£205), once you take into account the £199 back from TCB/Reward card you're effectively paying £13/month all in.

ChrisD. · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:51

It doesn't look like you can get FTTC.

FTTP is showing though although I'm unsure how that's ordered.

ADT · 5 Sep 2016 at 13:00

Dooksy said:
It doesn't look like you can get FTTC.

FTTP is showing though although I'm unsure how that's ordered.

So the info on sky's checker is incorrect ?

If so what are my options now?

ChrisD. · 5 Sep 2016 at 13:09

ADT said:
So the info on sky's checker is incorrect ?

If so what are my options now?

Well Sky check the Openreach database, it is odd that Sky shows FTTC available yet BT and the Openreach checker do not.

I'd give BT a call as I know the sell FTTP, but I don't know how you'd get it installed as there isn't much info online.

demonix · 5 Sep 2016 at 16:06

Dooksy said:
It doesn't look like you can get FTTC.

FTTP is showing though although I'm unsure how that's ordered.

He can (the first entry is for FTTC), but only at speeds of between 8.8Mbps and 13.5Mbps on download which is what BT and plusnet were quoting while sky probably is giving the max speed you can get in the package.

ChrisD. · 5 Sep 2016 at 16:07

Ah good point, I didn't spot that, I assumed due to the speed it was regular ADSL.

KIA · 5 Sep 2016 at 17:10

Dooksy said:
I'd give BT a call as I know the sell FTTP, but I don't know how you'd get it installed as there isn't much info online.

There's a difference between native FTTP and FTTP on demand. He won't be able to buy FTTPoD from BT retail.