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Originally Posted by tisdalj
Hello all.
First post here. I've just exchanged contracts on my first house and I'm thinking of signing up to NTL or Sky and I'm looking for some opinions and advice.
With NTL I'm looking at the 3 for £30 option of TV, Phone and 2mb internet. With Sky I'm looking at similar, but you need to have a BT line. Monthly cost for Sky is £31 including BT.
With Sky they promise a wireless router, but many people have been complaining about the router and it's apparent problems with Xbox Live.
The main use for the internet connection will be XBox Live, with occasional web browsing from a PC. The TV will get used all the time, but the phoneline very little.
So here are a few questions:
What equipement will I get with NTL? Is the modem wireless? And if not can I buy a wireless one (Sky restrict you to their own modem)?
Is the NTL Modem compatible with XBox Live? What is connection speed like? Any lag?
Do I get a phone with the phone line?
NTL Is available in my area, but how do I determine where the cable comes into my house?
Does the Set-Top-Box need to be plugged into a phone line?
I plan to put my TV in a place where there is currently no TV aerial or phone sockets. Will the installer run cables to the correct position for me?
What are peoples general feelings about NTL and their service?
Sorry for the long post. I Look forward to your replies.
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Get Sky as its Cheaper and you get more Channels and they definately supply broadband. Where as NTL Do Not Supply There " Award Winning Broad Band" To all Areas