vickster
Squire
Move somewhere with Virgin fibreWhat I don't understand is, where I live, I only have the option of BT. I live about four miles from a sizeable town, so not the middle of nowhere. And I get 1.5 (whatever unit) download speed.

Move somewhere with Virgin fibreWhat I don't understand is, where I live, I only have the option of BT. I live about four miles from a sizeable town, so not the middle of nowhere. And I get 1.5 (whatever unit) download speed.
What I don't understand is, where I live, I only have the option of BT. I live about four miles from a sizeable town, so not the middle of nowhere. And I get 1.5 (whatever unit) download speed.
If BT are able to provide you with Broadband, then lots of the other players should also be able to, it's a bit like Electricity & Gas, it's exactly the same Electricity & Gas that you physically use no matter whom you pay.What I don't understand is, where I live, I only have the option of BT. I live about four miles from a sizeable town, so not the middle of nowhere. And I get 1.5 (whatever unit) download speed.
What I don't understand is, where I live, I only have the option of BT. I live about four miles from a sizeable town, so not the middle of nowhere. And I get 1.5 (whatever unit) download speed.
If BT are able to provide you with Broadband, then lots of the other players should also be able to, it's a bit like Electricity & Gas, it's exactly the same Electricity & Gas that you physically use no matter whom you pay.
I thought "Oh yeah, there will be some 'fair usage' limit built into their terms and conditions" but I just checked and there isn't - I'm impressed! The only limit I could find was something called 'TrafficSense' set at 1,000 GB/month to stop businesses abusing it. That is a crazy amount of data which 99% of people wouldn't get close to using.Finally dumped broadband recently and got a new sim for my mobile from 3, unlimited data, calls, and texts for £20 a month and run everything from it via hotspot tethering, tablet, PC, Chromecast, etc.
Download speed has doubled and upload speed is about 50 times faster.
Not found any downsides yet really, maybe phone battery discharges a bit quicker but no big deal.
Don't know what package your on Colin but I got the TV thrown in for a extra 5pounds a month,has Eurosport and Bt sport which means I can record them.Dont know much more about other channels.I thought "Oh yeah, there will be some 'fair usage' limit built into their terms and conditions" but I just checked and there isn't - I'm impressed! The only limit I could find was something called 'TrafficSense' set at 1,000 GB/month to stop businesses abusing it. That is a crazy amount of data which 99% of people wouldn't get close to using.
I was going to say that 3 reception is no good here but I just checked the coverage map and it is supposed to be fine in the Calder valley now - they must have upgraded their network since I last checked.
I have just signed up to an 18-month contract with Plusnet but I will seriously consider a mobile plan when that is up.
I'm happy with the TV from Freesat and I pay about £2.50/month for Eurosport Player, though I can't record that. Plenty of cycling on EP and I'm not really bothered about other sports, but it sounds like a good deal for anyone who IS!Don't know what package your on Colin but I got the TV thrown in for a extra 5pounds a month,has Eurosport and Bt sport which means I can record them.Dont know much more about other channels.
There are few things I'd recommend nowadays but Zen for internet is top of the list.