Internet Service Comparison - Page 2

John F · 07-05-2012, 07:44 AM

DSL 5Mb down, 512Kb up, ~$40 per month. I could get faster with cable.

ghostyjack · 07-05-2012, 07:49 AM

I'm with virgin Media using their cable service, my 50mb connection has just had a free upgrade to 100mb and is expected to get another jump to 120mb soon. I think my upload spead is 10mb. It doesn't have a data cap, they use traffic management/shaping techiques at certain times of the day for those users that use too much data to slow their connection down during those periods. Costs me about £25 a month and so far I ger very little in the way of problems with it, my speed hovers around the stated level, approx 98mb-99.5mb and rarely goes down. The only issue I have is the fact they forced me to use their Super Hub with its poor Wifi range, I've had to get a repeater box while I save up to get a proper replacement Wifi solution.

My Mobile is with Orange UK on their Panther 36 plan, this gives me 1Gb 3g/HSDPA inclusive for the month which is more that enough for me as I utilise Wifi whenever it's available on my HTX One X. It should cost me £36 a month but being a former employee, I'm entitled to a discount so it only costs £21 a month.

I've also go a 3G data SIM in my Samsung Galaxy Tab which is £25 a month for 1Gb data.

I've also got a USB dongle that gets me 1Gb a month for £15. I've not used it in a while, so will probable cancel the contract on it.

I think that pretty much covers my connections.

HarryT · 07-05-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostyjack

I've also go a 3G data SIM in my Samsung Galaxy Tab which is £25 a month for 1Gb data.

That's very expensive. I'm with O2. £10/month for 1GB.

ghostyjack · 07-05-2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

That's very expensive. I'm with O2. £10/month for 1GB.

Thats not bad, I'll have to look into that.

Thanks.

HarryT · 07-05-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostyjack

Thats not bad, I'll have to look into that.

Thanks.

It's worth looking at Orange, too. They have a "pay as you go" data plan, which may work out more cheaply if you don't use the 3G on your Tab every day.

piperclassique · 07-06-2012, 01:55 AM

Got rid of the satellite internet when the Conseil Régional installed Wimax, I was paying 69 euros a month for 6 gb down 1 gb up, as much as I could eat at night, but so slow that was one film......
Now have a nice fast connection with genuine unlimited use and free phone calls throughout europe and USA on wimax for 39 euros a month. Sim card on the ipad for eight euros a month for 350 mb wireless and unlimited wifi which works most places on sfr public wifi. 60 euros a month on the phone for unlimited calls and 5 gb data at high speed, then it gets slower the more I use. (and a new phone every two years) UK is cheaper than France but I like living in France......

VaporPunk · 07-06-2012, 04:56 AM

Advertised as 30 Mbps down, 2.5 up. But in reality about 1/2 that. Old fashioned copper, I believe. We've got unlimited access + Phone (land) + Mobile + TV + lotsa premium channels = €100-120 a month. Or so. Not horrible.

Quote:

UK is cheaper than France but I like living in France......

I would have to agree, food is so much better. Nobody ever said, let's go get English takeout tonight...

Kumabjorn · 07-06-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VaporPunk

Advertised as 30 Mbps down, 2.5 up. But in reality about 1/2 that. Old fashioned copper, I believe. We've got unlimited access + Phone (land) + Mobile + TV + lotsa premium channels = €100-120 a month. Or so. Not horrible.

I would have to agree, food is so much better. Nobody ever said, let's go get English takeout tonight...

Yes they did, they just didn't live to tell about it.

HarryT · 07-06-2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaporPunk

so much better. Nobody ever said, let's go get English takeout tonight...

Fish and chips? Can't beat it.

Belfaborac · 07-06-2012, 05:31 AM

I really, really miss fish and chips. Haggis even more (Scottish chippie, obviously), but I won't cry if I never again see a deep fried Mars bar or a "Stonner" from Ruby's.

carpetmojo · 07-06-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Fish and chips? Can't beat it.

....... with a pickled onion ?

carpetmojo · 07-06-2012, 05:39 AM

"Internet Service Comparison
Discussing Cloud vs. SDCard it became apparent that we really don't know what kind of service others have. It is easy to assume that everybody else have the same kind of service as you do. I thought it might be useful for us to have something to compare with. So, when you feel like it, please list your service, speed, price etc.Mine are:
Local cable provider. Installed fiber optic cable to the house. Gives me 30 Mb down and about 7 Mb up. Price is $42 (exchange rate fluctuations apply) a month. No caps. Service works fine, 2 - 3 times a year the service may be down for a while, a whole day if it is a Saturday or Sunday. I think this service is becoming expensive........"

Difficult to beat a rubber band for value.....

VaporPunk · 07-06-2012, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Fish and chips? Can't beat it.

Sure you can. Give me a stick and I'll beat it. I'll beat the hell out if it!

Kumabjorn · 07-06-2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

Difficult to beat a rubber band for value.....

Whoosshh it said as it flew right past me.

JeremyR · 07-06-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Whoosshh it said as it flew right past me.

I think he was talking about what English food tastes like...

07-06-2012, 01:55 AM	#21
piperclassique A garbling groftpot Posts: 994 Karma: 9234667 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: France Device: Oasis, Voyage, Kobo mini, Samsung tablet, phones, whatever.	Got rid of the satellite internet when the Conseil Régional installed Wimax, I was paying 69 euros a month for 6 gb down 1 gb up, as much as I could eat at night, but so slow that was one film...... Now have a nice fast connection with genuine unlimited use and free phone calls throughout europe and USA on wimax for 39 euros a month. Sim card on the ipad for eight euros a month for 350 mb wireless and unlimited wifi which works most places on sfr public wifi. 60 euros a month on the phone for unlimited calls and 5 gb data at high speed, then it gets slower the more I use. (and a new phone every two years) UK is cheaper than France but I like living in France...... Last edited by piperclassique; 07-06-2012 at 01:56 AM. Reason: Typo

07-06-2012, 05:39 AM	#27
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	"Internet Service Comparison Discussing Cloud vs. SDCard it became apparent that we really don't know what kind of service others have. It is easy to assume that everybody else have the same kind of service as you do. I thought it might be useful for us to have something to compare with. So, when you feel like it, please list your service, speed, price etc.Mine are: Local cable provider. Installed fiber optic cable to the house. Gives me 30 Mb down and about 7 Mb up. Price is $42 (exchange rate fluctuations apply) a month. No caps. Service works fine, 2 - 3 times a year the service may be down for a while, a whole day if it is a Saturday or Sunday. I think this service is becoming expensive........" Difficult to beat a rubber band for value..... Last edited by carpetmojo; 07-06-2012 at 05:41 AM.

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07-05-2012, 07:44 AM	#16
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,943 Karma: 70766125 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	DSL 5Mb down, 512Kb up, ~$40 per month. I could get faster with cable.

07-05-2012, 07:49 AM	#17
ghostyjack Guru Posts: 718 Karma: 1085610 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, England Device: PRS-T1, 1825PT, Galaxy Tab, One X, TF700T, Aura HD, Nexus 7	I'm with virgin Media using their cable service, my 50mb connection has just had a free upgrade to 100mb and is expected to get another jump to 120mb soon. I think my upload spead is 10mb. It doesn't have a data cap, they use traffic management/shaping techiques at certain times of the day for those users that use too much data to slow their connection down during those periods. Costs me about £25 a month and so far I ger very little in the way of problems with it, my speed hovers around the stated level, approx 98mb-99.5mb and rarely goes down. The only issue I have is the fact they forced me to use their Super Hub with its poor Wifi range, I've had to get a repeater box while I save up to get a proper replacement Wifi solution. My Mobile is with Orange UK on their Panther 36 plan, this gives me 1Gb 3g/HSDPA inclusive for the month which is more that enough for me as I utilise Wifi whenever it's available on my HTX One X. It should cost me £36 a month but being a former employee, I'm entitled to a discount so it only costs £21 a month. I've also go a 3G data SIM in my Samsung Galaxy Tab which is £25 a month for 1Gb data. I've also got a USB dongle that gets me 1Gb a month for £15. I've not used it in a while, so will probable cancel the contract on it. I think that pretty much covers my connections.

07-06-2012, 05:31 AM	#25
Belfaborac Wizard Posts: 1,498 Karma: 5199835 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-950	I really, really miss fish and chips. Haggis even more (Scottish chippie, obviously), but I won't cry if I never again see a deep fried Mars bar or a "Stonner" from Ruby's.

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