In reply to a post by GonePostal:

So by your own admission you have indulged in that sort of behaviour.

No. I have simply stated that FTTP options in the UK are mediocre and overpriced, especially when compared to the offerings available here in the United States.

I haven't made any comment on US v UK society; I could do of course, but my thoughts would be lost on people like you I'm sure.

Edited by toph3r (Wed 05-Jul-17 19:41:16)

I prefer the words ignorant and clueless to describe those such as yourself.

I'm sure you would, except neither is remotely appropriate to describe me.

In reply to a post by toph3r:

In reply to a post by lee111s:

I don't think there's much place you here for you.

Been 'here' for a decade plus young boy. Not going anywhere.

Vile.

There are people in the UK paying less than $150 for Gigabit symmetric speeds, some as low as £30 a month. So varying examples are always possible.

While I appreciate people sharing experiences things have somewhat derailed and gone astray in this thread and thus debating the why UK is like it is would be best served in its own thread and one where people remain sensible and discuss things nicely

Even $110 sounds expensive compared to Sonic who'll do gigabit internet and phone for $40/month - all depends on your location, like most broadband.

In reply to a post by Spud2003:

Even $110 sounds expensive compared to Sonic who'll do gigabit internet and phone for $40/month

$110 for gigabit sounds very reasonable to me. FiOS jumps to around $200 a month after the introductory period.

all depends on your location, like most broadband.

Indeed. I'm fortunate to live in a region of the US that has good internet provision, the vast majority of the country is covered by one operator and is hence has a monopoly on the connection to your home.

Can I offer my apologies as it is time I dipped out of this conversation.

I have been told over the years that one of the attractions of fly-fishing is that you have to pick the right fly and then cast it in the right place in order to get your fish to bite. Unfortunately this topic seems to have lost that challenge as any bait you throw out, no matter how configured or where it is cast is immediately taken. That has taken all of the fun out of what should be a challenging task in getting a fish to rise to the bait.

What happens to your phone line when you order FTTPonDemand? Does it remain an analogue phone line or does it somehow get converted?