Broadband Providers

[Barnes75]

Hi Gadget

May look like that i stay with BT then but done a couple of speed tests on my broadband the last one done a couple of minutes ago with broadband doing nothing else and the results weren't very good.  Download was 1856kbps and upload was 382kbps.  My son was of the opinion that i could get a better deal that has just come to an end.  Have been with them since i took broadband out about 4 years ago.


Barnes75

[ricky1]

Hi Barnes

Broadband speed fluctuates during the day anyway, and this time of night you get all the kids chatting amoungst them selves in chatrooms etc. There are certain times of the day when mine drops off, all depends what country is firing up there computers , and when offices start up in the morning and at dinner time over here.

ricky

[Gadget]

Mine varies with the time of day - it's all to do with contention ratios (how many other people are using the connection in your area) and the max  speed of your exchange.

Up here, in the Highlands, the exchange can only cope with 512 kb ( I get about 460). i pay the same in N/c for up to 7.5 mb but it varies between about 1.2 and 4.2.

BT is fine as long as things run smoothly.


Gadget

Added - i see Rciky is saying the same. Try doing speed tests at different times and get an average.

[Barnes75]

Thank you both for that information didn't know it could change like that.   Will have to test it at different times like suggested to see if it improves at all.

Barnes75

[stanmapstone]

You could have a look at http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/broadband

Stan

[Barnes75]

Hi Stan

Thankyou i would have had a look at the site it  looked like it could have been good, but they wanted me to pay to use the service.  Which at the moment I'm trying to save money.

Barnes75

[Gadget]

Quite. I'm amazed that stan gave the link. Most of us know that you have to pay on that site to see any reviews.


Gadget

[meles]

I'm very happy with Virgin (that looks very strange in print!). The odd outage from time to time, but generally good and fast (well, here in SW London). Cheaper than many, too, especially if you buy the TV/telephone package.

meles

[Barnes75]

Hi Meles

Can't get virgin where i live its done under the ground by cables isn't it.  I've narrowed it down to two at the moment just can't decide which one.  AOL 40GB usage and free laptop for £19.99 a month contract 2 years or Sky as i already have TV with them and that's 40GB usage for £5.00 a month and unlimited for £10.00.  The things is do i really need the free laptop or not.

Barnes75