[access-uk] Re: ISP providers
- From: "phil stephenson" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:35:00 -0000
just done it, got an average of 60ms, does that tell me anything?
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Graham Page
Sent: 30 January 2008 15:55
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: ISP providers
Hi Jackie.
It would be interesting to know what ping speeds you get. If you try the
following you will get statistics at the bottom of the message which is sent
back and it would be interesting to know what ping speed you get. This does
not fully describe internet speed but it gives a good idea. Do the
following:
Go to a command prompt. This should be found in the Accessories program
group off the start menu, though this will differ depending on which
operating system you have and how it is set up.
At the command prompt type:
ping www.google.co.uk
You will hear details about each packet of data sent and received followed
by number of packets sent and lost as well as the average speed at the end.
About an hour ago, I got an average speed of 23 miliseconds.
Cheers
Graham
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie <mailto:cairnsplace@xxxxxxx> Cairns
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:50 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: ISP providers
Hi Phil
As you have probably read, one or two people, myself included, have had some
issues with Sky. On my current package, I get a 40GB download cap and the
speed of "up to" 8GB, though our exchange only supports 6.2 at the present
time. Sky's Customer Services team is ok, but they charge you to use the
08705 number of course.
My son, as a fanatic online gamer, thinks Sky is the worst ISP we have used.
For the things Ian and I do with broadband though, it does the job for a
fiver a month on top of the TV package we use. We are BT phone customers so
don't use Sky Talk over and above that.
I think the most crucial thing everyone has to remember with broadband in
ADSL is the "up to" clause, which could mean literally anything these days.
The other thing is that most of them will contract you for at least a year,
but I believe Virgin.net don't, which is worth a thought.
Good luck in your search.
Jackie
----- Original Message -----
From: phil <mailto:phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> stephenson
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: [access-uk] ISP providers
Hi,
Due to an upcoming house move I am looking at what internet / phone service
provider I use.
I'm currently with Tiscali on their combined phone & broadband package and
have been with them for over 2 years without any problems although I do note
from some online comparisons I've done they're not the best for the actual
download speed you can get, customer service etc.
The other 2 companies I am thinking about is the new o2 package which as an
o2 pay-monthly customer gives me up to 8mb download speed for £7.50 per
month or Sky with their combined tv, broadband and phone package.
I guess my question is what experiences (positive and negative) people have
of sky and o2 and if they're any other providers people would recommend?
I do have a few essentials however like an unlimited download allowance and
keeping the phone line rental with Bt as it's a rented property we're going
into.
I await your valued feedback as ever!
many thanks,
Phil
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