2 lines 2 broadbands 1 house. Is it possible?

Basically im in a property with one phone line, and one broadband account with bulldog. The other occupant of the house uses the internet (1mb) all the time and im finding it hard to even browse the web, which is frustrating.
Im trying to come up with solutions to gain access to broadband or internet of my own and perhaps faster than 1mb.

Is it technically possible to install an additional line into the house with BT and then get a second broadband account/isp/provider on this line. Thus having 2 phone lines and independent broadbands on each. Will the speed be shared?

I also note that putting my phone number and postcode into broadband checker says I should be able to get at least 5mb in speed however currently with bulldog we are only get a rather measly 1mb ( we are on a 8mb unlimited service ).

My thinking is that if i install a second line and get my own broadband on this line, then the occupant can enjoy his broadband and not impede on mine at the same time (thus we both have 1mb each). I phoned BT asking about this but I got the impression the operators really didnt understand my question technically, just saying it was possible in order to get me to fork out for a second line .

Oh and asking him not to use the internet so much or limit his speed isnt a solution in my eyes. 1mb for me really isnt adequate enough for 1 person let alone 2

Any suggestions or information would be appreciated

Thanks!

Innes.
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No problem with your suggestion at all, just ring and order a 2nd line, once installed, order broadband from whomever you chose, Bob's yer Uncle, Fanny's yer Aunt, etc etc.

You can order another line and have broadband enabled on it and the 2 will operate independantly.

i'm sure someone who works for Bt will give you the definite answer, if not already but each phone line has two lines inside the main cable. It just means two master sockets.

Can't see why not but then again i don't work for Bt.

If you post your router stats someone may be able to give you some advice as to what speeds you may be able to get. Your second line may be better or worse than the first.

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I'm sure someone who works for Bt will give you the definite answer,

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I did !

how do i obtain these stats then ill post them, what bits of info do you need?

ta

thanks zarjaz!

See if your router is listed here. Then post the SNR, attenuation and sync speeds.

you can have as many seperate lines into premises as you like.You just ask for a new line into building which will have a different phone number and get broadband enabled on that line.Lot companys can arrange line,broadband everything done with one order.If go bt they will do whole lot for you .At end of day companys want to make money so if you want 6 seperate broadband lines they will soon do this .Actualy had customer once who did stocks and shares and had 4 seperate lines as he could not afford broadband to go down or he lose so much cash.Just remember a seperate line means seperate line rental charges etc .Lot people opting for phone over broadband now which can save you lot money for a buisness or a home user also. Also you mention you have 8meg max conenction .what package is UPTO 8 meg .availability checker is only a rough guide and covers huge area so its only a guide.All to do with distance from exchange,quality of line ,internal wiring and equipment you use.Going by these factors Rambo at the exchange monitors your line and it will leave you with a speed consistant with all your factors.some people can get half meg upto 8meg everyone is different .Only way you ever know what speed you will get is by getting Broadband into premises and takes upto 10days initialy to fully settle down and leave you with hopefuly a decent speed.Anew line into premises might improve quality and allow faster speeds .seen customers have 2 different lines in building 1 could not get broadband becouse such an old cable and quality wasnt great but there second line got broadband .

Edited by surfer99 (Sat 17-Mar-07 00:01:20)