yeah sorry thats what i meant nothing about not being allowed will drop them an email and ask

Yes, that's best.

The VDSL2 modem is supplied by Openreach and supposed to be used. If you choose to use your own VDSL2 modem/router that is fine, but you won't get any support if you develop any faults unless you're using the provided one by Openreach, e.g. If any tests need to be ran, or an engineer visit, Openreach/BT won't help unless you are using the supplied one.

I expect things to change in the next few years as non-engineer installations and managed equipment is provided (self install), just like how the original managed 512k ADSL was installed by BT engineers "back in the day".

Thanks

Edited by deleted (Sat 05-Mar-11 17:35:21)

In reply to a post by Spasch:

P2P traffic is throttled by BT at all times.. How much, I have no idea as I am not with BT. Go over the FUP and you are limited to 2Mb for the next 30 days.

Have a look at Robertos site, which has details on FTTC providers and their offerings..

Another non-BT expert on BT.

I quote:

In reference to bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10495/c/346/?s_cid=con_FURL...:

Because a lot of P2P traffic is not time-critical, e.g., downloading and uploading TV programmes or movies for later viewing, we treat P2P traffic differently from time-critical traffic (such as surfing, streaming or internet telephony) and apply speed restrictions to all P2P traffic. We manage these restrictions daily based on the demands on the network, but downstream restrictions will typically be in place 4pm - midnight on weekdays and 9am - midnight on the weekend. Upstream restrictions may be in place at other times.

If you take a while to learn about the management you can circumvent it. Newsgroups run full pelt at all times though.

Edited by orly (Sat 05-Mar-11 18:00:00)

........We manage these restrictions daily based on the demands on the network, but downstream restrictions will typically be in place 4pm - midnight on weekdays and 9am - midnight on the weekend. Upstream restrictions may be in place at other times.

The text quite obviously states that they will throttle p2p as they see fit based on the demands of their network. So the poster you refer to isn't misinformed and it is confrontational to refer to other posters as "another non BT expert".

Many of the replies you post are simply rude. Try addressing the original poster, instead of continually attacking others who (misinformed or not) are also trying to be helpful.

Just thought i would update you all on real life BT FUP experience

I have downloaded over 600GB on my BT FTTC connection, and the last 30 days i have been restricted as per their FUP.
I did get warning emails at 240GB

BT restricted me to 2Mbit dead on 5pm until midnight weekdays, weekend was full speed.

Did not really affect me as i downloaded at all other times.

Hope that is of some use to people when deciding on FTTC ISP's

Thanks for All the Replys to my posts ,

but my questions still come down to

Does BT Infinity restrict Speeds on P2P apps in off peak as i have seen these on other forums, just want to make sure so anyone who is on BT and uses P2P please let us know about of peak restrictions.

At the minute im looking at Aquiss / ADSL24 but just need this info on BT beforfe i finally decide

Many Thanks to All who post on Here the knowledge fountain is incredible when it comes to BB

Don't touch BT Infinity.

Even if the throttling isn't as prevelant as everybody accuses BT of, the sheer volume of users opting for their unlimited package so as to download large files off peak may be counter productive any way.

You should be looking for reassurance on capacity, not simply usage limits.

during the weekdays after midnight did your speed go back up to full ?