Broadband using v+ set top box

[jtfab75]

we currently get our broadband from the telewest set top box which offers us just 1MB for £17.99 a month.
do the new V+ box offer fast speeds ?
thanks

[Nikesh]

:welcome: to the forum.

The V+HD box does not support broadband at all so you would have to get a SACM fitted.

[jtfab75]

nooooooooooooooo
thanks for the fast reply,what is a SACM ?

[Nikesh]

A Stand Alone Cable Modem. You could either get one installed or pay extra to keep your STB as well.

A SACM is recommended as it is more reliable and the speeds are greater anyway.

[Nedkelly]

Sacm = stand alone cable modem :)
Nikesh beat me to it

[Nikesh]

Not quite quick enough Ned. ;) :D :p:

[ladyboy]

if your paying 17.99 for 1mb i suggest you talk to sales and get a better deal...

[nicke261192]

if your paying 17.99 for 1mb i suggest you talk to sales and get a better deal...
They might only be able o get 1mb through that stb tho ladyboy

[joglynne]

When I ordered the V+ CS arranged for an engineer to come the day before the V+ install and he set up a separate modem which he located next to the old STB. I understand that the modem they now install should deal with the proposed increase to 20mb.

The lowest BB is size M (2mb) which went up 1p to £18.00

[PhilvRS]

If you are "technically capable" they will send a SACM through the post (they did for me).
They will then mess up your bill:D

[jtfab75]

the set top box we use is upstairs in my brothers room (parent's don't want the mess downstairs)
in my brothers room is the white box where the cable comes in from, then another cable to the back of the set top box.could virgin set this up to run 2MB+ ?

[King Of Fools]

the set top box we use is upstairs in my brothers room (parent's don't want the mess downstairs)
in my brothers room is the white box where the cable comes in from, then another cable to the back of the set top box.could virgin set this up to run 2MB+ ?
No the STB is not capable of anything over 2MB.

[jtfab75]

whats the best way to get it without drilling more holes then

[King Of Fools]

whats the best way to get it without drilling more holes then
They will not need to drill more holes. The SACM can be left next to the STB (if you like) or installed elsewhere (if you prefer). The cable will be split at the STB and the SACM connected to that.

[jtfab75]

They will not need to drill more holes. The SACM can be left next to the STB (if you like) or installed elsewhere (if you prefer). The cable will be split at the STB and the SACM connected to that.

is the SACM a modem ?

[King Of Fools]

is the SACM a modem ?
Yes, it stands for Stand-Alone Cable Modem.

[jtfab75]

Yes, it stands for Stand-Alone Cable Modem.

thanks for the help

[King Of Fools]

thanks for the help
My pleasure! :)