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Old 10-01-2012, 21:22   #166
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Yeah, I'm really liking the idea of watching the Gadget Show and the app giving you the option to buy the products being featured on the show in real time. Having access to your Sky+ planner on the go will be another big plus for the Sky TV platform.

The reason why I asked about the money back guarantee is because I'm not sure how usable the internet would be in my area. I'm currently spoilt by VMs 50mb service so I'm hoping adsl won't be as bad as I fear.
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Yeah, I'm really liking the idea of watching the Gadget Show and the app giving you the option to buy the products being featured on the show in real time. Having access to your Sky+ planner on the go will be another big plus for the Sky TV platform.

The reason why I asked about the money back guarantee is because I'm not sure how usable the internet would be in my area. I'm currently spoilt by VMs 50mb service so I'm hoping adsl won't be as bad as I fear.
Try your house no and postcode here
http://www.samknows.com/broadband/br...r?address=true
http://www.sky.com/quickbuy/build?ds...b=addressCheck

Should give you an idea of speed available.
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Old 11-01-2012, 08:00   #168
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Thanks for those links MM, you're a star!

Sky says I should expect 5.4 to 11.5mbps

Whilst Samknows gave me the following:

ADSL is available in your area
Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL Max services
Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL2+ services
According to BT Wholesale, houses at your postcode should be able to support

up to 2Mbps via ADSL
5Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max
6Mbps or greater via ADSL2+

What type of ADSL connection does Sky BB utilise?
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:30   #169
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ADSL2+ , Sky estimated my line would run 4-11mb it's currently running at 9mb.
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I think Sky really are heading in the right direction with this latest news. I mean they could release pointless apps like Netflix and Lovefilm or Youtube BBC iplayer, 4od ect ect.

But I have all of those apps on one or more devices EG xbox, PS3, Blue ray player, smart TV.

I want my content on the move now. This really makes Virginmedias Tivo seem very dated, especially as its flash based which is basically redundant now.
Did you say the Tivo was dated.
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Did you say the Tivo was dated.
Yeah, he did.

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ADSL2+ , Sky estimated my line would run 4-11mb it's currently running at 9mb.
Thanks for that, I could certainly manage with 9mb. I'm guessing it's sufficient for Anytime+ downloading and Skygo streaming?
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Thanks for those links MM, you're a star!

Sky says I should expect 5.4 to 11.5mbps

Whilst Samknows gave me the following:

ADSL is available in your area
Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL Max services
Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL2+ services
According to BT Wholesale, houses at your postcode should be able to support

up to 2Mbps via ADSL
5Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max
6Mbps or greater via ADSL2+

What type of ADSL connection does Sky BB utilise?

One thing though:

Does your exchange definitely have Sky LLU?

If you find that Sky cannot provide you with LLU broadband (Sky Broadband Unlimited or Everyday Lite) and all they can offer is "Sky Broadband Connect"... DO NOT GO NEAR IT.
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Old 11-01-2012, 20:28   #173
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One thing though:

Does your exchange definitely have Sky LLU?

If you find that Sky cannot provide you with LLU broadband (Sky Broadband Unlimited or Everyday Lite) and all they can offer is "Sky Broadband Connect"... DO NOT GO NEAR IT.
Good question, is there a sure fire way to check if I'm eligible for Sky LLU?
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l have to disagree with that assumption.
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Good question, is there a sure fire way to check if I'm eligible for Sky LLU?
Sam Knows should list the LLU providers available, plus Sky should know what they can actually offer you if you ask them.


Sky's LLU broadband is excellent. I've had the Unlimited service for nearly five years now. £7.50 per month with no usage limits, no throttling/shaping/management, and no FUP Due to my line I only get around 6Mbps though ... but that's not Sky's fault - it'd be the same with anyone else.

I'd love VM for the speed, but my area isn't cabled.
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My line says this

up to 2Mbps via ADSL
5Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max
6Mbps or greater via ADSL2+
My line receives 9mb through Sky
I'm aprrox 2.36km from the exchange

You have to click LLU xdsl to see whether Sky are at your exchange.

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Sky's LLU broadband is excellent. I've had the Unlimited service for nearly five years now. £7.50 per month with no usage limits, no throttling/shaping/management, and no FUP Due to my line I only get around 6Mbps though ... but that's not Sky's fault - it'd be the same with anyone else
I would agree its a decent service Netflix streaming has been excellent and on my PS3 I always get X-High HD when pressing select.

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Yeah, he did.



Thanks for that, I could certainly manage with 9mb. I'm guessing it's sufficient for Anytime+ downloading and Skygo streaming?
9mb works no probs on Anytime+ , SD shows are ready to play in seconds and HD movies usually take 60-90 seconds to be ready.
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Sky Atlantic to air Showtime’s ‘House Of Lies’ with Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell and Ben Schwartz

http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/s...-ben-schwartz/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JRvXLiJagc

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[/COLOR]'Friday Night Lights' lands at BSkyB: U.K. satcaster picks up football drama

http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/f...-sky-atlantic/

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Sky TV trumps tivo imo , ive been with sky for years and never had a single issue with the services received , sky is so much simpler to use and the box never freezes on me unlike tivo.
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Sky TV trumps tivo imo , ive been with sky for years and never had a single issue with the services received , sky is so much simpler to use and the box never freezes on me unlike tivo.
Well everybody to their own opinion but as regards potential and functionality for the future Tivo is increasingly way ahead of Sky's boxes and in the coming year you will see that come to fruition in spades.
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Well everybody to their own opinion but as regards potential and functionality for the future Tivo is increasingly way ahead of Sky's boxes and in the coming year you will see that come to fruition in spades.
Care to elaborate Den ?
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