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bomber_g · 27-09-2012, 15:51

All ADSL providers are either resellers of BT connections (and therefore use their Backhaul), or they have their kit in Bt exhanges, and are therefore relying on the BT hubsites infrastructure (they have to be other wise they have no way of connecting to the BT access network). So although some have their own routers etc, they are still using BT power, cabling etc. the majority of faults are therefore likely to affect both connections.

I don't know enough about BE's network to say how resilient it would be - but my point was you'd be better off getting a VM connection and an infinity connection, for example, as they have completely seperate backhauls and access networks.

Also most faults happen on the access network - eg cabinets, copper wires, power etc - so even if thats the ONLY thing they have in common, it's still not good for resilience.

27-09-2012, 15:51	#14
bomber_g Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a box Services: Lots Posts: 211	Re: ADSL and FTTC Networking All ADSL providers are either resellers of BT connections (and therefore use their Backhaul), or they have their kit in Bt exhanges, and are therefore relying on the BT hubsites infrastructure (they have to be other wise they have no way of connecting to the BT access network). So although some have their own routers etc, they are still using BT power, cabling etc. the majority of faults are therefore likely to affect both connections. I don't know enough about BE's network to say how resilient it would be - but my point was you'd be better off getting a VM connection and an infinity connection, for example, as they have completely seperate backhauls and access networks. Also most faults happen on the access network - eg cabinets, copper wires, power etc - so even if thats the ONLY thing they have in common, it's still not good for resilience.