I connect to Broadband through a...? - Page 2

MovedGoalPosts · 05-04-2004, 00:02

STB, but that's the only option ntl gave me as I already had digi TV. Didn't even get an installation as the ntlworld site alluded to, just got a package of cables and a dodgy CD (correct "dis"connect) leaving me to run a long long long cable around my house.

Can I have a cable modem as well as the 1000 STB room heater. Would be nice to have that near the PC for the odd resets that are needed when BB completely stalls.

Marge · 05-04-2004, 00:06

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Originally Posted by MovedGoalPosts

STB, but that's the only option ntl gave me as I already had digi TV. Didn't even get an installation as the ntlworld site alluded to, just got a package of cables and a dodgy CD (correct "dis"connect) leaving me to run a long long long cable around my house.

Can I have a cable modem as well as the 1000 STB room heater. Would be nice to have that near the PC for the odd resets that are needed when BB completely stalls.

Whereabouts do you live ????

**Paul** · 05-04-2004, 00:21

SACM

swoop101 · 05-04-2004, 06:03

@ Towny, I also got BB before SACM's were around.
My install was done over the phone when I rang them up 10 mins after an engineer friend told me that our estate was being switched on. The girl on the other end had to check if it was true, I was given my log on details and told what I equipment I needed (x-over cable and Ethernet card which I already had) and 30mins later I was on

.

Never had a chance to go SACM but I will eventually.

**Chris** · 05-04-2004, 09:13

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Originally Posted by swoop101

@ Towny, I also got BB before SACM's were around.
My install was done over the phone when I rang them up 10 mins after an engineer friend told me that our estate was being switched on. The girl on the other end had to check if it was true, I was given my log on details and told what I equipment I needed (x-over cable and Ethernet card which I already had) and 30mins later I was on

.

Never had a chance to go SACM but I will eventually.

Sheesh, guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Still think I'd have seriously considering ditching ntl if they'd tried to give me BB through my STB tho'.

iadom · 05-04-2004, 11:50

Very reliable 2000 STB/Enet. This box is my No:2, box in my daughters bedroom, I fixed up a short cable through the wall myself.

**Mick** · 05-04-2004, 12:23

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Originally Posted by towny

Sheesh, guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Still think I'd have seriously considering ditching ntl if they'd tried to give me BB through my STB tho'.

I see what you mean towny, but I would think my efforts and the money I spent on getting the cables and getting them through the house would be wasted if I sought after a SACM.

altis · 05-04-2004, 12:41

When broadband was launched in our area we had to take TV as well so, originally, we had a 1000 series STB but never used the TV. After ~18 months the box died. Then, briefly, we had a 4000 series box but that never uploaded properly. Now (thanks to Neil and Bill C - cheers guys) I'm on SACM and it all seems fine - touch wood!

MovedGoalPosts · 05-04-2004, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Debsy42

Whereabouts do you live ????

Should have said, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 postcode

mrm1 · 05-04-2004, 13:23

SACM and very reliable it has been too.

poolking · 05-04-2004, 13:41

Grey little box, with flashy green lights, thaty sits on top of my tower case.

David25 · 06-04-2004, 08:30

My trusty old friend, Terry the modem

bigitup_j · 06-04-2004, 14:57

STB broadband + 150k package = 256k download speeds!!

punky · 06-04-2004, 15:18

STB for me. I didn't have much choice as I already have (Somewhat?) Digital TV, So I didn't get a choice. I would like a separate SACM though.

Sadly my STB isn't as interesting as everyone's SACM. It only has one BB light and it is either off or on. The most exciting bit is when you boot it up, and it flashes for 5 seconds

Chris W · 06-04-2004, 15:29

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Originally Posted by David25

My trusty old friend, Terry the modem

you named you modem....