In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

I put my number in and it's offering 70meg fibre "infinity" service !

Another question is can I use my existing router with fibre?
It's an expensive netgear one !

Probably not as I'm guessing your Netgear router will be a combined ADSL modem & router. You'll be given a new modem and router by your chosen ISP. I've heard good things about PlusNet's FTTC service, cheap as well.

This is my router

http://docs.netgear.com/dgn3500/enu/202-10487-01/use...

Got a speedy reply from aquiss just now saying they can't supply me as "We only use BTs 21CN platform"

Not sure what that means !?

In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

This is my router

http://docs.netgear.com/dgn3500/enu/202-10487-01/use...

Got a speedy reply from aquiss just now saying they can't supply me as "We only use BTs 21CN platform"

Not sure what that means !?

Yeah that router is definitely only for ADSL and therefore will not work with FTTC. Your exchange must only be 20CN, more info here:
http://www.samknows.com/exchanges/21cn_broadband

I suggest you see what Plusnet or others on this list can do for you:
http://www.thinkbroadband.com/guide/fibre-broadband....

In reply to a post by vit0:

Your exchange must only be 20CN.

From BT, but you need to see what your exchange has from the LLU operators for ADSL.
http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search

If BT is offering fibre to your line then Aquiss has it wrong. Try another ISP. If fibre is available, the fibre will connect back to another exchange, not your local one used for ADSL.

Exchange says:

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/SLDIO

FTTC status said "available in some areas"

But the 21 thing is a no

ISP doesn't list BT

It also states Zen Internet doesn't work at my address, when I had them five years ago

In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

FTTC status said "available in some areas"

Great - you should use the number checker that you did before, and it said 70meg. Then you can order Fibre from anyone using your phone number - did you try Fibre or ADSL from Aquiss ?

But the 21 thing is a no
ISP doesn't list BT

No, it won't, but that's not a problem as the list isn't ISPs but those who run their own networks to the exchange. Only a few do this, and its known as LLU. BE/O2 did this.

It also states Zen Internet doesn't work at my address, when I had them five years ago

That means Zen LLU isn't at your exchange, but Zen can work over BT wholesale.

Your exchange has only BT wholesale's old system (20CN) which means any ISP using their network can only do upto 8megabit. This is why Aquiss say they can't serve you as they only work using BT wholesale's new network (21CN).

However if you can get fibre (and you want this) then you should be able to get any fibre ISP.

If you want another ADSL service, then the fact that TalkTalk network is present, means you could get a service from Viviaciti or Xilo/Uno. These companies can offer you similar speeds to your existing service with a quality product, but I don't think they're unlimited.

It depends what you want.

Edited by jchamier (Sun 19-Jan-14 16:07:50)

Thanks James - appreciate yours and everyone's help!

Aquiss said they can't provide me with a service where I live and the others are quite expensive

I have to have unlimited !! Sky was no use as they reduced upload speeds and I FTP to a lot of websites I design

I would prefer fibre , but I was a bit confused with the message that Digital Region pulling out of south yorks meant I would be one of the people affected and unable to get it
- does the site checker show its not a concern then? (Sorry I'm not clever / experienced enough!!) to read it myself !

Thanks

In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

I would prefer fibre , but I was a bit confused with the message that Digital Region pulling out of south yorks meant I would be one of the people affected and unable to get it
- does the site checker show its not a concern then? (Sorry I'm not clever / experienced enough!!) to read it myself !

If the BT wholesale checker says you can get fibre then this is the Openreach service, not Digital Region.

You should be able to get Sky Fibre Unlimited (£20/m limited to 40 down, 10 up) , or Sky Fibre Unlimited Pro (£30/m, upto 80 down, 20 up). Since the estimate you got was 70megabit, I would phone sky and ask about Sky Fibre Unlimited Pro.

Don't forget with Sky your phone line has to move to Sky talk.

http://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk/fibre-optic/

HI there, yeah i know lol, i was looking to take my phone line with me sky will lose both my broadband and phone line.

been extremely satisfied with Be, i think looking at it my options are limited to BT Sky Fibre unlimited Pro and a phone line, unless anyone else has any other suggestions suitable for my circumstances / exchange

just wanna use my mac code now I have it lol

In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

Got a speedy reply from aquiss just now saying they can't supply me as "We only use BTs 21CN platform"

There's some conflict here. Aquiss do sell Fibre and its BTw's FTTC.

Yet, earlier you said:

In reply to a post by Zzzmaillists:

I put my number in (BTw Checker) and it's offering 70meg fibre "infinity" service !

Are you sure about that? Can you post its results using your phone # (blanking out your # but not the cab)?

Also, bit suspicious about the "infinity"; BTw don't do or talk about "infinity", that's a BT Retail product.