LOL, you've got to love this thread, lets look at some more Facts as opposed to "my mate says" or "it simply is" eh Mick.
According to the
link provided by some posters claiming VM is the fastest on average your getting, again on average, 11Mbps on a 20mbps connection.
For that its a full 37 quid a month.
Sky - well, its dependant on location (as is VM) and distance from exchange, but lets say on average with Max the 10 pounds 16mbps package that you get an average of 8mbps (even though i get 13mbps).
Now thats a whopping extra 3 meg for an extra 27 pounds per month. Even IF you take into account BT line rental its still WAY cheaper.
Defending this service is laughable.