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Exchange update? - offnet
I know I'm not going to explain this very well tu here's goes.
At the omens I am on VM's off net ADSL service and am getting around 6.7mb which is great but my contract is about to run our so I was looking at alternatives.
While looking at BT's line checker it said I could get around 14mb.
I looked on samknows and found these details.
BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale ADSL Max
BT Wholesale WBC (21CN)
TalkTalk (CPW) LLU
The only difference from the last time I looked is the reference to WBC.
What I'd like to know is can I get the same speed quoted for BT on my VM account and if so how do I go about doing that?
Cheers, dilli.
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31-01-2012, 17:44
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Re: Exchange update? - offnet
Well after a little calling around with VM it seems I can get this speed if I'm willing to pay an extra £25 a month.
It's much cheaper on BT so I have now requested a mac code.
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31-01-2012, 18:21
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hmmmm, from what I have heard dude VM's adsl is absolutely atrocious performance wise and if there is a fault it takes them yonks to fix because they have to wait for BT. Have you had a look in the BT site to see when Infinity is coming to your area?
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31-01-2012, 18:48
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No mention of infinity coming at all yet.
I have got the mac code and ordered BT now so we shall see.
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Re: Exchange update? - offnet
......so assuming I pass the credit check (which is by no means certain) - I should be up and running on the 16th Feb.
Just a follow up question.
Is the BT Home hub 3 any good?
Can / should I use my Belkin n150 adsl modem / router instead? Or the netgear one I've had from Virgin for ages?
Cheers,
Dilli.
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Re: Exchange update? - offnet
Well just to close up.
I have had BT for a couple of weeks now and it has been great.
I get 16mb and am having no issues with the home hub.
Still a shame VM wanted to charge me extra for the same service.
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Re: Exchange update? - offnet
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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
Well just to close up.
I have had BT for a couple of weeks now and it has been great.
I get 16mb and am having no issues with the home hub.
Still a shame VM wanted to charge me extra for the same service.
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its because virign dnt use llu and as such have to chagre you what bt do plus extra for the extra charge they recieve and to make money
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08-03-2012, 21:05
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Yeah but £25 a month extra!
Anyway if I ever move I will still change to cable
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its because virign dnt use llu and as such have to chagre you what bt do plus extra for the extra charge they recieve and to make money
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No, BT pay the same as VM do to use the service. BT aren't allowed to treat themselves favourably or charge any less than to any other provider.
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No, BT pay the same as VM do to use the service. BT aren't allowed to treat themselves favourably or charge any less than to any other provider.
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i know that, but bt can get away with charging it cheaper and makign aprofit wheras other smaller providers wont be able to but sying tht 25 more is hella step i wouldnt think it was that much i say a few uid if anything
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