mookaloid
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 04:22 PM |
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broadband options
For my new house in a village a long way from the local exchange the options are:-
BT (or other ISP) 1.5mbps max flaky broadband which is right on the limit due to the distance from the exchange. this won't improve in the
foreseeable future 
or
Satellite broadband 10mbps but with high ping times up to 6-800ms - not good for gaming (not bothered) but should be fine for mail, browsing
downloading films etc allowing for a second or two of delay before the web page or film downloads
or
2mbps HSDPA mobile broadband - I have verified this speed at the house and it might be possible to use a roof mounted antenna to improve on this to up
to 5.6mbps. The network may be improved beyond this in the future.
which to choose?
Cheers
Mooky
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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scootz
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 04:38 PM |
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I've gone for landline... cos it's dependable.
Never tried a sat connection, but I've read that it's V expensive.
It's Evolution Baby!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 04:45 PM |
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the locals in the village give a mixed view of how dependable the Land line is - the satellite is certainly more expensive but within reason (as I
need it for business) the cost won't be the deciding factor
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 04:52 PM |
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Isnt there targets to get nationwide 10meg in the next few years? surely its only a matter of time till bet replace the copper with fibre nationwide?
In the mean time go for the cheapest as none seem that great!
Mistral Motorsport
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britishtrident
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 05:10 PM |
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BT Landline with Plusnet Broadband but keep a PAYG cellular broadband USB key as backup, My reason for recommending Plusnet is they put real
effort get thing fixed when they go wrong.
[Edited on 20/5/12 by britishtrident]
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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ReMan
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 06:08 PM |
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Plusnet for me too
The speed is'nt great, but that's the BT line where I am. But they're nice (and Northern) to talk to
www.plusnine.co.uk
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zilspeed
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 06:35 PM |
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Probably shouldn't say this, but what the hell.
I'm currently on 2.5Mb/s ADSL because of distance from the exchange.
The cabinet in my street is now enabled with FTTC.
Projected speed with BT is 69.6Mb/s
Do they not have a duty to make this available to all fairly soon ?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 06:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Probably shouldn't say this, but what the hell.
I'm currently on 2.5Mb/s ADSL because of distance from the exchange.
The cabinet in my street is now enabled with FTTC.
Projected speed with BT is 69.6Mb/s
Do they not have a duty to make this available to all fairly soon ?
I'm very pleased for you mate 
FTTC isn't in the rollout plans and only if there is enough demand will it be added to the list - I wonder if the 20 or so houses in the village
will all ask for it and if they do will it be enough?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 20/5/12 at 07:25 PM |
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I suggest, go the 'mobile' hsdpa route to start with, but avoid a long contract,
also if placing said device remotely, 'tis worth considering a mifi unit
http://store.three.co.uk/Mobile_Broadband/MiFi?id=1298
note, even if you have tested it a 2mbit, thats just one mobile provider, others may/will differ so test with them before any commitment
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alisotherhalf
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 10:29 AM |
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Rural internet usage
Ali typed 2 paragraph's of reply then the internet dropped out, so I am trying now - who knows if it will work!! We live in a little village
between Penrith and Alston in Cumbria. Land line doesn't work, mobile broadband works after a fashion, we are now using an aerial booster. This
works better, but still drops out. This is the real world, not a city or large town - I moved from a city with cable broadband!
Checked all networks and phone providers and there are NO plans to upgrade the service in this area.
If money is no object satellite may be your best option. Mobile broadbands biggest issue is download limits. You can't get unlimited (well not
that we've found).
I am awaiting delivery of a MiFi to try it on 14 day return policy - will post results. Ali has T-mobile currently, I have 3 - interestingly vodaphone
worked well. NONE of them should work when you check the website info.
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alisotherhalf
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| posted on 23/5/12 at 09:30 AM |
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MiFi test
I have received and set up my MiFi from 3 - I have had to place it in the upstairs loft window - it connected with a strong signal (downstairs it was
weak to none existent) So I have now left it working and moved laptop downstairs - WOW it works. Still getting a strong signal! I am amazed and
delighted. Next is to connect another laptop.
This is actually working - whereas the landline Ali's brother has a few doors down is slow and struggles to send attachments.
I hope you get a successful solution. Living out of the way with a beautiful view has its downsides... 
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mookaloid
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| posted on 23/5/12 at 10:22 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestions chaps (and Lady?) 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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RichardK
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| posted on 23/5/12 at 01:35 PM |
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1st Mobile
2nd Land line adsl
3rd Sat
Mobile Would be my pref with decent mast.
Cheers
R
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