Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
IP profile for your line is - 6500 kbps
DSL connection rate: 448 kbps(UP-STREAM) 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 359 kbps

This test was not conclusive and further testing is required.

Is what i got from the speedchecker, I tried changing settings for test2, but it just wouldnt connect so I left it.

Be is not available here, but Sky is. I went to the Sky website and it says I can get between 8 and 16 meg broadband. The 16MB is the only package with no caps, but as far as I could tell you need SkyTV too, can someone confirm that?

The madafish deal sounds good except after 3 months I'd be paying about �26-�27, in which case I'd rather get SkyTV

As for vivaciti, they're my second choice, after Sky - but I'm still not sure about their caps - I can see myself struggling to keep within the 30GB peak time cap

so u like madasafish, used to have them when on dial up, never had the urge to join them for adsl, no need to plug your isp, I can't offer money off mine, but seems to work ok

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..... but as far as I could tell you need SkyTV too, can someone confirm that?

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Yes you do, according to the T&Cs link on their web site,
situated down the page bottom left ......... link written in small print.

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Be is not available here, but Sky is. I went to the Sky website and it says I can get between 8 and 16 meg broadband. The 16MB is the only package with no caps, but as far as I could tell you need SkyTV too

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The Sky broadband cost is from nothing to just �10 for the max option (i.e. the 16mbps option).

The overall costs I quoted included the cost of the Sky TV channels.

So if you wanted the Sky max option on broadband - the total cost with Sky's free phone calls deal thrown in would be from �27 a month - that would be minimum of Sky TV channels - free phone calls deal - broadband 16Mbps.

Sky would also give you a free router plus using the introduce a friend deal as well - you and the "friend" will also get a free Sky+ plus box each (approx worth �100).

The savings and freebies of the Sky deals are a no brainer really as you get TV channels - free phone calls deal - unlimited, unthrottled, fast broadband connection on max option - all for less than some charge just for broadband. Not forgetting the free router and the possibility of a free Sky+ box.

Edited by deleted (Wed 12-Dec-07 23:42:29)

If you are migrating then there is NO connection fee. If you have fully cancelled with Virgin then it will need a new activation of the adsl and this fee will be passed to you. Better to pay it than go for free activation and a 12 month or such contract.
When you come to leave Virgin ask for a MAC code. Don't just tell them you want to cancel the adsl......

Not sure on any cancellation fee's as its a longtime since i last migrated to another isp and BT keep changing the rules, but i have never paid a fee to move from isp to isp in the past, and i have done it a few times.
So long as you are only migrating from isp to isp there should not be any fee's involved on a 1 month contract.
The 1 month contracts are rolling and you don't need to do anything other than keep paying the bills.

Edited by deleted (Thu 13-Dec-07 12:42:13)

Updating this old thread that I started...

I did decide to wait a bit til O2 (who I believe use Be's service) to get coverage here.
I then emailed Be to ask if they do have an expected activation date for here. Last night I received a reply saying that they dont have an activation date, so I shouldnt expect their services here for at least 6 months.

I guess I'm looking for something more long term now (12 months), instead of the month i was initially after. I'm open to other options which previously may not have been mentioned in here due to my 1 month restriction.

I've also looked into Sky and they're definitely a viable option. Someone above mentioned abotu gettign a free Sky+ box, can you please tell me how I'd o about doing that? I dont really know anyone on Sky, so if that's the option I go for, I could use one of you guys as my referrer as long as you tell me how.

Still looking for 8-16Mb speeds, download approx 30GB/month