Anyone in Portsmouth got sky package?
 

So does anyone have sky package in portsmouth?
if so is it good? anything bad with it, because im considering to switch to it from virgin media.

Re: Anyone in Portsmouth got sky package?
 

I'm not in Portsmouth, but I do have Sky Broadband.


It's good, & stupidly cheap.


But, as it's ADSL, then it does depend on the quality of your BT line, & how far you are from the exchange.

The further you are from the exchange = the higher the attenuation = the lower your possible max. speed.

I am "approximately 1.48km from the exchange (straight line distance)" & get 8-9mbps on the Sky BB Max ("up to 16mbps") service.

You can get a rough guess of your line distance here: http://www.dslzoneuk.net/distance.php

(although of course the phoneline won't actually be in a perfect straight line)


Also, as mentioned above, speed can also depend on line quality. Quality can be affected by the line itself, the exchange, & also your own phone wiring (e.g. extensions etc. can introduce noise & reduce your noisemargin).



Has your exchange been unbundled by Sky/Easynet?

You can check here - http://www.samknows.com/broadband/search.php

If it has, then you should be able to go for anything right up to the "Max" service ("up to" 16mbps).

If your exchange doesn't have Sky/Easynet LLU, then you'd only be able to go for the "Connect" service, which is a re-sold ADSL Max service (up to 8mbps). Still cheap, but not as cheap as the unbundled services.


I'd have a look around www.thinkbroadband.com , www.skyuser.co.uk & www.ispreview.co.uk for more info on Sky Broadband, & reviews etc.

Re: Anyone in Portsmouth got sky package?
 

thanks matt