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Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:21 am
by Mini E
Hello chaps.
I'm moving house and have terminated my contract with Virgin Media. Who should I be looking at using for broadband in my new property? I honestly have no idea who to choose and who to avoid. Having BT Sport would be great but I do have free access to it on my laptop through a friend which I can always HDMI into the TV. Any specific recommended deals welcomed. I use the internet to watch a huge number of streams and play the odd game on Steam.
Thanks!
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:26 am
by KK
I'm using Sky Fibre Max. I'm on a deal (£28 including line rental) but I've had no problems. Speed is at a consistent 65Mbps, and I've not had a drop out for months.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:29 am
by Gemini73
Being as Virgin Media is the only fibre optic provider in my area I can't really suggest anyone else, although I have heard to avoid BT and TalkTalk.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:34 am
by Dual
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:36 am
by Qikz
Gemini73 wrote:Being as Virgin Media is the only fibre optic provider in my area I can't really suggest anyone else, although I have heard to avoid BT and TalkTalk.
BT, when they've actually fitted everything are actually ok. I've not had a problem with them after that.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:38 am
by jawafour
It's tough to recommend a provider; virtually every one will have it's backers and avoiders.
Personally I have used BT for many years and they have been very reliable.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:45 am
by Garth
I've been pretty happy with Plusnet, no problems at all over the last couple of years. I'm on their Unlimited Fibre Extra package (£27.50 per month including line rental) and have a cheap monthly SIM with them too.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:46 am
by Gemini73
Qikz wrote:Gemini73 wrote:Being as Virgin Media is the only fibre optic provider in my area I can't really suggest anyone else, although I have heard to avoid BT and TalkTalk.
BT, when they've actually fitted everything are actually ok. I've not had a problem with them after that.
The trouble is with these internet providers is everyone's experience is different.
Re: Choosing a new internet provider
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:47 am
by Qikz
Gemini73 wrote:Qikz wrote:Gemini73 wrote:Being as Virgin Media is the only fibre optic provider in my area I can't really suggest anyone else, although I have heard to avoid BT and TalkTalk.
BT, when they've actually fitted everything are actually ok. I've not had a problem with them after that.
The trouble is with these internet providers is everyone's experience is different.
Yup.