If my Sky line can sync at 7.8 Meg at 42 db then in time yes

MrSaffron, as nearly () always, is correct. Sky connect initially at 4Mbps then up it over a few days.

In reply to a post by shaneosborne:

Ah brilliant. So in theory, with those stats I should or could achieve 16Mb?

Thanks

I think Sky still do a 7dB sync-time margin. Say 18dB sync, 84% of that real maximum throughput.

In reply to a post by shaneosborne:

Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 4091 kbps 606 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.0 dB 13.6 dB
Noise Margin 15.3 dB 19.19 dB

Today's Stats (Sun 14th April 2013);



Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 7002 kbps 796 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.0 dB 13.6 dB
Noise Margin 14.4 dB 15.15 dB

So, whilst the sync speed is now higher the NM has dropped (as expected) but not by a huge amount. I'm hoping that I will get as close to the max speed or anything above or around 16Mb, I don't really want to switch to Fibre as yet, the given speeds via the checker ain't that great to justify an extra £15 pm..... Some may say a max of 38Mb is worth the extra spend. I would have thought I would have been quoted better than a max of 38Mb on both Infinity 1 and 2 not unless the checker is well off what your line can achieve.....

Those stats are really interesting

It's the upstream SNRM that has changed the most and yet with little change to downstream SNRM you have gained nearly 3000Kbps...

Things are certainly moving in the right direction!

Edited by 4M2 (Sun 14-Apr-13 18:57:50)

With Sky the speed increases in steps, and their power management means that you cannot use the usual estimate and SNR margin rules.

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

With Sky the speed increases in steps, and their power management means that you cannot use the usual estimate and SNR margin rules.

Could the OP expect 19000Kbps (or 16Mbps which seems to be his benchmark) within the first 30 days? I guess the increase of 3000Kbps seen over the first 3 days would achieve that...

Edited by 4M2 (Sun 14-Apr-13 20:05:33)

Well, I was activated at 6pm Friday so I'm on Day 3 as of now.

What do you mean when you say 'their power management means that you cannot use the usual estimate and SNR margin rules'. What differs and do any estimates differ widely compared to the usual estimates?

Sky have estimated my line to achieve anywhere between 12Mb and 19Mb.

Edited by shaneosborne (Sun 14-Apr-13 20:10:19)

Have you got that broadband and line rental deal free for the first 6 months, excluding line rental, then £10 per month for the remaining 6 months = £5 per month for broadband and line rental at £14.50 a month, also the "30 day Broadband and Talk Satisfaction Guarantee"?

I have just the Free Broadband for 6months then it reverts to £7.50. I ordered via Quidco so also received £150 Cashback plus £100 M&S Voucher.

Doesn't the Satisfaction Gaurantee cover all new customers?