[Merged] BB Speed Upgrades

[mcfc2134]

I thought on 750k you could reach 93k/sec downloads, I can get 72/73k at home now on my 600k line.

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by Retrovertigo

I've just done a speed test, and can confirm that I'm now on 750k. I'm in Manchester (Fallowfield). Plus I'm downloading something right now at 79kb/s. Sweet

I actually thought I'd get an email or something telling me of this. You;d think they'd want to brag about giving us something for "free"??

low 70's is about right for 600 service , how are you testing it , relying on windows download screen to tell you isnt very accurate

[Chrysalis]

I think they have tested it in manchester, seems odd not a single other area has been done, and I hope that guy isnt right about other area's having to wait several week's in that case those area's should be compensated if its true.

[scrotnig]

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

I think they have tested it in manchester, seems odd not a single other area has been done, and I hope that guy isnt right about other area's having to wait several week's in that case those area's should be compensated if its true.

Compensated for what exactly?

The service you are paying for is 150k/600k/1.5meg

ntl have announced that later this year these speeds will increase.

Now you want compensation because ntl have done some areas sooner than others, but not yours????

Soory, that's totally unrealistic.

Typical of the 'compensate me' culture now prevelant in this country.

[BBKing]

seems odd not a single other area has been don

Evidently you haven't been reading Digital Spy, where someone in Bedford reported being upgraded. There's more than just Manchester (just a part of Manchester actually) being tested.

And the point of testing is to make sure everything works - we need time to digest how things went on the night before doing any more. This strikes me as a professional way to do things, which surely should be applauded?

[seaneeboy]

Hehe - and if it all went wrong on a national rollout, because a local trial was seen as unfair... what would the cry then be? "Compensation!"

sometimes it's Catch 22

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

I think they have tested it in manchester, seems odd not a single other area has been done, and I hope that guy isnt right about other area's having to wait several week's in that case those area's should be compensated if its true.

So if Shell were selling petrol in manchester that gave 1 mpg more but not selling it anywhere else would you expect every user of shell petrol to be compensated

I want compensation
I want compensation
I want compensation

[jtwn]

NTL (for the uk at least) haven't officially announced any upgrade dates if im right... so in that case you have no case for 'compensation'.

As somebody said, thats the american argument..

[Hell's Child]

Not sure if this has been posted as I haven't been here for a while, but.....

75% of ntl areas should see the upgrade BY 2nd August.

The other 25% of areas will be done by 2nd Nov gradually as these areas require Cabinate upgrades.This is official info I have received this morning ( I work here) Some may get the increase before the 2nd but by the 2nd 75% of customers should have seen the results.


So in short... in 4 days time the majority of customers will have the increase. When the Increase happends, the SACM or STB will reboot and hey presto....

Thought i'd pass the info on for those who doubt it!

[quadplay]

The numbers given by Hell's Child are pretty much the same as I've got. To break that down a bit, 80% of SACM should be done within 4 weeks (August 31st), and 88% within 5 weeks (September 6th). Some STB customers may have to wait until October, but it depends on your area and STB type, AFAIK. There should be a Postcode Checker available from Monday to see which areas have been upgraded.

[mcfc2134]

Hopefully should see my upgrade by Sunday then!!

[ppolo99]

and if were not we should all seak compensation :P

Originally Posted by ppolo99

and if were not we should all seak compensation :P

You can't actually, NTL said some time in August, so it could be the last day in August for all we know.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Electrolyte

You can't actually, NTL said some time in August, so it could be the last day in August for all we know.

I think what they said was 'late summer'.....

Letter told me some time in August