Yeah its just nonsense. I cant imagine there are many people on sky who have not used their connection for something to do with work at some point.

I know if I was searching for the best broadband deal I would not consider that restriction! Its only in the T&C's anyway so very few people will be aware it it in any case.

In reply to a post by leexgx:

i agree he keeps on stating T&C working from home is illegal to use for working at home

It's not illegal; it's unlawful being a breach of contract.

Your Orange mobile can be used for anything incl. business; it is not a condition of contract (this is not true for Orange BB tho').

Found a very similar term in the BT broadband terms and conditions.

Using the service � BT Total Broadband Options

You must not use the service for any commercial or business purpose whatsoever unless we have given you permission to do so. If we find that you are using the service in for business or commercial purposes we reserve the right to limit or terminate the service immediately.

Also in the TalkTalk T&C's

1. General Provisions Relating to the Services
Eligibility
1.1 The Services are for home use only and not for business.

So from my super small sample seems extremely widespread

In reply to a post by gmoorc:

So from my super small sample seems extremely widespread

Naturally! They can justify making more profit from separate business packages.

In reply to a post by gmoorc:

Found a very similar term in the BT broadband terms and conditions.

Using the service � BT Total Broadband Options

You must not use the service for any commercial or business purpose whatsoever unless we have given you permission to do so. If we find that you are using the service in for business or commercial purposes we reserve the right to limit or terminate the service immediately.

Also in the TalkTalk T&C's

1. General Provisions Relating to the Services
Eligibility
1.1 The Services are for home use only and not for business.

So from my super small sample seems extremely widespread

i guess that's one way to get your line cut off if you do not want it any more, sure its meant for users who are running an Server from home for business use (making money from the server it self) email, phone and some internet use should not count much unless your doing lots of calls from it

In reply to a post by gmoorc:

Found a very similar term in the BT broadband terms and conditions.

Using the service � BT Total Broadband Options

You must not use the service for any commercial or business purpose whatsoever unless we have given you permission to do so. If we find that you are using the service in for business or commercial purposes we reserve the right to limit or terminate the service immediately.

Also in the TalkTalk T&C's

1. General Provisions Relating to the Services
Eligibility
1.1 The Services are for home use only and not for business.

So from my super small sample seems extremely widespread

So the OP should sign up with BT Infinity for business. Obviously.

If Sky offered 10mbit up or more I would be there like a shot. 2mbit? Meh! I can deal with a slower download speed on Be (currently sync at 11mbit or about that and 1.3mbit up). I want a decent upload so I can finally setup a online backup service. Otherwise it will take a few weeks to upload the initial backup and I don't fancy sending my heard disks off in the post.

Sky do offer 40/10 now for £20 or 80/20 for £30. They have been upgrading people over July who signed up when it was 40/2.