WAHOO - Just got BT Option 4 :) :) :)

[wasc]

After being stuck on rubbish internet for the last 10 years, I finally managed to get BT Option 4. The other day I heard a noise by the front door of my house, looked outside to see an Openreach lady connecting up the fibre

Only problem now is i can't find a speedtest server capable of keeping up with the connection. I've managed to get about 280Mb through Newsgroups but speedtest never gets close.

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5331451545

 

[On Holiday]

Very nice. I'm jealous. I can only get about 16/2 with BT Infinity at home

Go for Coventry -> StatixIT

I know that one is on a 1000MBit connection.

 

[Orcvader]

Would the BT speed test work?: http://speedtest.btwholesale.com/

I wish I had broadband that's too fast for speed tests .

 

[wasc]

Very nice. I'm jealous. I can only get about 16/2 with BT Infinity at home

Go for Coventry -> StatixIT

I know that one is on a 1000MBit connection.

Good shout - best result I've had yet

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5331655467

I love 300 MB

Oh - I should clarify, this is on wifi too (haven't yet run the Cat6 to my PC)

 

[wasc]

Would the BT speed test work?: http://speedtest.btwholesale.com/

I wish I had broadband that's too fast for speed tests .

Nice idea, but sadly that gave me 185Mb lol. Thats the only issue with the fast internet - you can't actually use it most of the time

 

[Steveocee]

Oh - I should clarify, this is on wifi too (haven't yet run the Cat6 to my PC)

You will probably find the speedtest servers are capable of showing the full connection speed then, cable in and you'll get results nearer what are stated.

 

[quickshot89]

How much did you get it for, I'm about to move int oa new build with FTTP, wanting to haggle to try and get the 300mb + BT TV pack cheaper.

 

[morfmedia]

Keep trying speedtest sites, we found one on 10gbit eventually....

 

[NexusK]

Oh - I should clarify, this is on wifi too (haven't yet run the Cat6 to my PC)

That will be the problem. Speedtest.net can easily keep up with even GB+ servers never mind a 'measly' 300mbps.

 

[wasc]

How much did you get it for, I'm about to move int oa new build with FTTP, wanting to haggle to try and get the 300mb + BT TV pack cheaper.

If you wanna try to get an idea of pricing, go to https://www.productsandservices.bt.com/products/broadband-packages/ and choose "I dont know my landline number" and then enter in the post code CM17 9SA (Thats not my post code btw, although it is near), and then for the house number pick 24 High Chase.

That will allow you to browse the deals available.

option 4 is £52 a month excluding line rental.

Where you moving to? It'll be funny if you're moving to Newhall - if so I'll have to meet you for a beer lol

 

[Cosimo]

Very nice! We'll have to rely G.fast achieving high speeds here.

 

[Rexxar]

Very nice, just leaving BT due to poor speeds and poor service. Looks like you're in a good area.

 

[KIA]

Nice. Shame about the upload speed. 1000/100 should be on the cards for you in the future.

 

[Battery!]

You should be getting about 310/32, thats what I am getting.

I would run a speed test but I am downloading JC3 on the XBone

 

[Terrier_Jimlad]

Try the Xilo - Maidenhead server, always tops out any connection I've thrown at it

 

[Bry]

Try

www.fast.com

new speed test site from netflix

 

[HEADRAT]

How can you tell if BT Option 4 is available in your area?

 

[wasc]

How can you tell if BT Option 4 is available in your area?

Use the checker on the bt website i linked to further up.

It's unlikely though - I have a fibre optic cable coming into my house - as well as a UPS mounted on the wall lol (provided by BT).

It's because my phone line is over the fibre as well, so the ups is there so I can still use the analogue phone in a power cut.

 

[pedromaltez]

Try

www.fast.com

new speed test site from netflix

Oooo, beat me to it! xD

 

[Battery!]

Got 310 on fast and the normal speedtest for infinity 4.