Want ADSL?-Read on.... - Page 18

Martyn · 18-10-2005, 04:52

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Originally Posted by Zeph

2MBit, same as you, downloads at a good, solid 230kb/s normally.

Yer thats good then, just wondering you seam good with PC's you play CS:Source or anything?? because there having a few issues with PC's not working due to an updated patch, n maybe ya would know a few things that would cause this??

Graham M · 18-10-2005, 04:57

I play CS:Source now and again, I part-run a community of Gamers called LoonyAsylum.net (type the URL in if u want

) We have 2 CS 1.6 Servers, one normal, one fun, and a CS Source server. We might either be getting a DOD Source or a Battlefield 2 Server next, ive not heard of this conflicting patch, have you checked the Steampowered.com forums?

Martyn · 18-10-2005, 05:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

I play CS:Source now and again, I part-run a community of Gamers called LoonyAsylum.net (type the URL in if u want

) We have 2 CS 1.6 Servers, one normal, one fun, and a CS Source server. We might either be getting a DOD Source or a Battlefield 2 Server next, ive not heard of this conflicting patch, have you checked the Steampowered.com forums?

oo cool, ill check it out! whats DOD??

ermm patch info here..
http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...hreadid=350098
tons of people having problems.. nothing seams to work.. it works on my old pc (5-6 yrs old) not my new one, an its nearly the same, just better!

stuck with normal cs

Neil · 18-10-2005, 07:49

And this has what to do with ADSL installation exactly??

Shaun · 18-10-2005, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Martyn

ADSL Seams expensive..

2Mbit - Plusnet - ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£14.99 a month

8Mbit - Bulldog/UKOnline - ~ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£29.99 a month

24Mbit - BEThere - ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£24.00 a month

All cheaper than Ntl/Smellywest's current offernngs

Martyn · 18-10-2005, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Shaun

2Mbit - Plusnet - ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£14.99 a month

8Mbit - Bulldog/UKOnline - ~ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£29.99 a month

24Mbit - BEThere - ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£24.00 a month

All cheaper than Ntl/Smellywest's current offernngs

Don't think any of them are in my area....plusnet doesnt seam to have a checker? lol

DeadKenny · 18-10-2005, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Martyn

Don't think any of them are in my area....plusnet doesnt seam to have a checker? lol

If you can get a BT line then PlusNet will be in your area (at present in general you do need a BT line for ADSL, though I believe NTL are trialling ADSL2+ in some areas but not sure if that's over BT lines or their own).

There is a checker somewhere on PlusNet's site but I can't find it at the moment, they've probably moved it to the application process forcing you to attempt to sign up before telling you if you can get it or not

However you can also check by going to BT's site...

http://www.bt.com/broadband/

You can enter a BT number or a post code.

The ones you may not be able to get are the LLU services offering higher speeds than BT presently does (though BT are trialling higher speeds at present).

Therefore you can also check with this checker, which will tell you not only BT availability but also LLU options like EasyNet and Bulldog, plus tells you if you're in a cabled area if you search by post code...

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/checker2.php

Martyn · 19-10-2005, 08:03

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Originally Posted by DeadKenny

If you can get a BT line then PlusNet will be in your area (at present in general you do need a BT line for ADSL, though I believe NTL are trialling ADSL2+ in some areas but not sure if that's over BT lines or their own).

There is a checker somewhere on PlusNet's site but I can't find it at the moment, they've probably moved it to the application process forcing you to attempt to sign up before telling you if you can get it or not

However you can also check by going to BT's site...

http://www.bt.com/broadband/

You can enter a BT number or a post code.

The ones you may not be able to get are the LLU services offering higher speeds than BT presently does (though BT are trialling higher speeds at present).

Therefore you can also check with this checker, which will tell you not only BT availability but also LLU options like EasyNet and Bulldog, plus tells you if you're in a cabled area if you search by post code...

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/checker2.php

well i did that man, and

Bulldog is not available at your location.

HomeChoice is not available at your location.

Easynet is not available at your location.

Node4 is not available at your location.

Trilogy Telecom is not available at your location

also, 'You are approximately 1.86km from the exchange (straight line distance). ' is that good?

Your exchange is enabled for SDSL!

Your exchange is enabled for ADSL!

There is capacity at your exchange for further ADSL connections.

Thats all!
so im stuck with 2mb.. well 3mb max from ntl.. damn...?

Shaun · 19-10-2005, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Martyn

Thats all!
so im stuck with 2mb.. well 3mb max from ntl.. damn...?

Or 8Mbit from BT in the coming months when they release the new MAX product

Martyn · 19-10-2005, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Shaun

Or 8Mbit from BT in the coming months when they release the new MAX product

I doubt it will be avalible in my area... thinking bout going higher on NTL.. get a buisness connection.. could imagen 45gb.. yummy. :P if only i had that much money..... hmm...i need to recheck the price of it.. lol

Shaun · 19-10-2005, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Martyn

I doubt it will be avalible in my area...

You think?

Quote:

This trial phase is essential to ensure our higher speed broadband products and systems meet the reliability standards that service providers and end users expect," said BT Wholesale bod Cameron Rejali.

Once completed, all 5,300 broadband-enabled exchanges across the UK are due to be upgraded to support the increased speed. It means punters will be able to achieve download speeds of up to 8 meg depending on the quality of their line

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/14/bt_max/

Martyn · 19-10-2005, 14:18

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Originally Posted by Shaun

You think?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/14/bt_max/

hmm i doubt it will be tho, lol also, why is bt only 2mb? i thought it was a big company..?

Shaun · 19-10-2005, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Martyn

hmm i doubt it will be tho

Why?

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all 5,300 broadband-enabled exchanges across the UK are due to be upgraded to support the increased speed

Surely if you can get 2Mbit you are on an exchange that will be upgraded?

Chrysalis · 19-10-2005, 23:39

Congratulations, you are in a broadband enabled area.

The following services are available in your location:

BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale SDSL
ntl:home cable
Bulldog LLU ADSL and SDSL
Easynet LLU ADSL and SDSL
Node4 LLU ADSL and SDSL

Well I forgot who node4 are but anyhow I am waiting a reply of BT to see if they can waive the setup fee for a phoneline and if yes then I am speaking to the landlord tommorow anyway and will get his approval on it if I can. If I go for ADSL I will be sticking with ntl for tv, not sure about my phone because as I understand it I have to have the phone to keep my tv and I currently have free line rental.

and this

You are approximately 1.78km from the exchange (straight line distance).

Martyn · 20-10-2005, 04:15

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Originally Posted by Shaun

Why?

Surely if you can get 2Mbit you are on an exchange that will be upgraded?

because in my area we can't be bulldog n stuff.. even tho theres room in the exchange, even tho. when i phoned up, they told me 100% that it was filled up, and they had to wait for room..