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parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
07-08-2019, 09:58 PM
#1
I've been tasked with sorting out this stuff for my sisters place up north and having been with virgin media for so long I have no idea what to do (annoyingly the area isn't cabled)

Who's the best phone/BB provider that's decent but not too expensive? Don't need lightning speeds, just a solid, reliable connection with unlimited downloads at a reasonable price.

Also looking for a freeview HD PVR - any recommendations?
Edited 18-09-2012, 07:32 AM by parthiban.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
07-08-2019, 09:58 PM #1

I've been tasked with sorting out this stuff for my sisters place up north and having been with virgin media for so long I have no idea what to do (annoyingly the area isn't cabled)

Who's the best phone/BB provider that's decent but not too expensive? Don't need lightning speeds, just a solid, reliable connection with unlimited downloads at a reasonable price.

Also looking for a freeview HD PVR - any recommendations?


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
08-08-2019, 12:36 AM
#2
i use Sky unlimited never had a problem

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Sparkystav
08-08-2019, 12:36 AM #2

i use Sky unlimited never had a problem


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jomo
Senior Member
709
08-08-2019, 05:40 AM
#3
^^^^^^what he said.

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jomo
08-08-2019, 05:40 AM #3

^^^^^^what he said.


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toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
08-08-2019, 06:28 AM
#4
Sky's only good in areas that they have unbundled - i.e. where they have their own kit in the exchange. I stick to recommending O2 round here for the same reason but it varies greatly depending on your location.

Check on here: http://www.samknows.com/broadband/broadband_checker and http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search and see which service providers are listed in the bottom right for her exchange. Use one of them. They are the ones who will have the edge in service and reliability over a.n.other provider, running off the back of BT.
Edited 18-09-2012, 04:06 PM by toxo.
toxo
08-08-2019, 06:28 AM #4

Sky's only good in areas that they have unbundled - i.e. where they have their own kit in the exchange. I stick to recommending O2 round here for the same reason but it varies greatly depending on your location.

Check on here: http://www.samknows.com/broadband/broadband_checker and http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search and see which service providers are listed in the bottom right for her exchange. Use one of them. They are the ones who will have the edge in service and reliability over a.n.other provider, running off the back of BT.

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
08-08-2019, 07:10 AM
#5
Oh I forgot, avoid Tiscali/Talk Talk at all times.
toxo
08-08-2019, 07:10 AM #5

Oh I forgot, avoid Tiscali/Talk Talk at all times.

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
08-08-2019, 08:28 AM
#6
Sky is top class.

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
08-08-2019, 08:28 AM #6

Sky is top class.


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
08-08-2019, 08:59 AM
#7
toxo Oh I forgot, avoid Tiscali/Talk Talk at all times.

Parents been with them since they started and never once had a problem. We had them in MK and LB for over 10 years without ever having a problem. Parents don't even pay for broadband they get it FREE for being so loyal.

I fail to see why I would avoid them?????

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
08-08-2019, 08:59 AM #7

toxo Oh I forgot, avoid Tiscali/Talk Talk at all times.

Parents been with them since they started and never once had a problem. We had them in MK and LB for over 10 years without ever having a problem. Parents don't even pay for broadband they get it FREE for being so loyal.

I fail to see why I would avoid them?????


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
08-08-2019, 10:53 AM
#8
Interestingly I spoke to TalkTalk earlier today as they do appear to be one of if not the cheapest but the earliest install they can do is 26th October which is too far off.

Didn't actually realise you could get Sky broadband without the TV, reasonably priced so I'll look into that.

Also forgot that Virgin do internet down the phone line too so need to speak to them about any offers they might have for existing customers.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
08-08-2019, 10:53 AM #8

Interestingly I spoke to TalkTalk earlier today as they do appear to be one of if not the cheapest but the earliest install they can do is 26th October which is too far off.

Didn't actually realise you could get Sky broadband without the TV, reasonably priced so I'll look into that.

Also forgot that Virgin do internet down the phone line too so need to speak to them about any offers they might have for existing customers.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
08-08-2019, 11:04 AM
#9
As I said, don't use anyone down the phoneline that hasn't got their own kit in the exchange. Pay for peanuts, get monkeys...

Phil, having worked for and with Tiscali I feel I can't recommend them.
toxo
08-08-2019, 11:04 AM #9

As I said, don't use anyone down the phoneline that hasn't got their own kit in the exchange. Pay for peanuts, get monkeys...

Phil, having worked for and with Tiscali I feel I can't recommend them.

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
08-08-2019, 12:33 PM
#10
Can definitely get sky broadband without the TV, I've got it... I picked the fibre option, supposed to be up to 40mb but we're getting up to 28 according to speed test...

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
DaveEdin
08-08-2019, 12:33 PM #10

Can definitely get sky broadband without the TV, I've got it... I picked the fibre option, supposed to be up to 40mb but we're getting up to 28 according to speed test...


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

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