Septic Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hello ladies and gentleman. I'm just wondering who here has the best broadband speed so I can decide which provider to go for. I'm tired of lacklustre upload speeds so I'm thinking of going with fibre optic broadband. I would post up speedtest results for my connection at home but I'm at work. So if you guys don't mind posting up your results and experiences with ISPs that would be great and much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 We had O2 which wasn't bad at all 14Mb on average for £11.50 pm (incl discount for mobile contracts with them etc) So what did we do? We went with Sky - new HD box, phone line, broadband etc... It sucks. 5Mb atm Edit: OK, it's now @ 9.13Mb - so I'll watch this space, as I believe it takes Sky 10 days from going on-line to stabilize/maximize their internet speeds etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It does vary massively depending on where you live though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Search and you will find:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm tired of lacklustre upload speeds so I'm thinking of going with fibre optic broadband. Then your choice of providers has just dropped to two, Virgin, or if your exchange is one of the relatively few that have been upgraded so far, BT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterSheen Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 50mb Virgin bb - when tested the result is normally around 48/49, so all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 50mb Virgin bb - when tested the result is normally around 48/49, so all good i would insult to you here, regarding how fast broadband you have, But Dam thats Impressive. Im stuck with a piddly 11mb. Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm feeling a little inadequate here, 3MB I guess its what you get for living out in the rolling Devon countryside Would I swap the astounding views and clean air for faster broadband....? In a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Search and you will find:) Ooops. I actually posted in that thread so there is no excuse. Then your choice of providers has just dropped to two, Virgin, or if your exchange is one of the relatively few that have been upgraded so far, BT. Ah crap- I doubt I have BT's fibre optic bb in my area yet and I can't go with Virgin. I'm actually getting 16MB download from Sky because I'm not that far from the exchange but its the intermittent connection and low upload speed that's annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterSheen Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Im stuck with a piddly 11mb. Sky I was with Sky up until late March just gone. 10mb package , hitting around 8mb on a good day, but up & down like a yoyo. Just got fed up with it in the end, threw it out along with their TV/phone package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I was with Sky up until late March just gone. 10mb package , hitting around 8mb on a good day, but up & down like a yoyo. Just got fed up with it in the end, threw it out along with their TV/phone package id love to tell them where to Shove it, but unfortunately i dont get virgin about my Area. Dam living in Scotland, lucky if we get water and Electricity on a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 You can use SamKnows website to get exchange information on whats available http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Would I swap the astounding views and clean air for faster broadband....? In a heartbeat I will trade you my 50mb connection for your roads.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am with Virgin media don't know what speed but it is one step below 50mb. It is not the dl speed which is impressive but the upload speed. We transfer lots of pictures and videos on to facebook and takes little time compare then before.. Download speed depends on the source, torrent depends on other dl speed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Virgin 50Mbit here. Speedtest reports I only get 39Mbit, however, when downloading large ISO's or the like, I see between 45-48Mbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I reckon a few years ago I would win the slowest speed broadband competition. I was averaging 0.24 mbs on talk talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I will trade you my 50mb connection for your roads.. Any day Potholes every 10 yards that you could park a small car in, I have replaced 3 sets of wheels so far after getting cracked or buckled The supra is willing but the tarmac is weak I'm not sure what I would do with a 50mb connection?!?! I'm fairly sure it would involve a lot of tissues though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Ours is 2.2mbs up here in the sticks, thats BT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 85Mbps download, about 20Mbps upload. Then that is at work. Home it's 50Mbps download, 10Mbps upload iirc with Virgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Ah crap- I doubt I have BT's fibre optic bb in my area yet and I can't go with Virgin. I'm actually getting 16MB download from Sky because I'm not that far from the exchange but its the intermittent connection and low upload speed that's annoying. Then you're stuck with ADSL, and they're all pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Not the quickest but a huge improvement on my 1.5mbps I used to get until 48 hours ago. This is with BT Infinity, Virgin do provide better top end speeds but I can't get them in my area. As Caseys advised I need to maybe get a better wireless card to make use of the speeds, but I am getting 20mbps (download) on my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Then you're stuck with ADSL, and they're all pretty much the same. Its only really traffic shaping from the isp and distance from the exchange that will make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I reckon a few years ago I would win the slowest speed broadband competition. I was averaging 0.24 mbs on talk talk. Back at base Im on .3meg average, the absolute best its been is .8meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 1.2-1.5 Meg here and I work from home :( Bring on LTE or WiMax....anything for the rural community!!!! I should move to Cornwall http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=465058 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 One of the must have on my house hunting list 2 years ago. must have cable internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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