TalkTalk and Sky Offering Different Speeds

Hi,

I have been away from the UK for many years, just returned and ordering broadband, but I need some advice.

I�m looking to get the fastest fibre available in my area. After line checks, Sky offers 36-39 (guaranteed minimum 36) and TalkTalk offer 35-58 (guaranteed minimum 35).

Is there any chance the higher speed is possible with TalkTalk or is this just marketing talk which they cover themselves with the guaranteed minimum?

Last time I was in the UK, all fibre was BT and just rebranded by Sky, TalkTalk etc so changing supplier wouldn�t really change speed. Are TalkTalk just blowing smoke saying �possible up to XX�?

Thank you

N

Openreach run the VDSL2 (Fibre to the cabinet) hardware and variations providers offer are down to their marketing choices.

Sky may only be offering you a maximum 40/10 service i.e. playing it safe while TalkTalk may offer the 40/10 and 80/20. The 40/10 is a capped version of the 80/20 so it is possible you may go faster if close enough to the cabinet.

Solution - look at the range of speeds shown for the address on https://my.btwholesale.com/includes/adsl/adsl.htm?s_...

Thank you very much for the reply.

I checked the link you sent, using the address checker I can see figures in the 60 region. Does that mean the speed could go that high?

https://ibb.co/SN4Q9X1

Thank you again.

N

It means the likely speed is in the 41 to 60 Mbps region.

Sky = pessimistic
TalkTalk = optimistic but might be possible

Of course to get above 40 you will need to order one of their 80/20 products e.g. Fibre Max and Fibre Speed Boost

Your help has been amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to help.