You have had too many unsuccessful attempts to login. Bt cranks infinity 1 top speed up to 52mbps recombu. Dec, 2017 tricky round to call this, as sky uses bt s network to deliver its broadband, which means the advertised download and upload speeds for bt and sky fibre are more or less exactly the same. New and existing entrylevel subscribers can now enjoy up to 52mbps, a 32. Raises the question how do plusnet compare with these two. If someone answers your question correctly please let other members know by clicking on mark as accepted solution. Bt is now selling sky sports 1 and 2 to tv customers with superfast infinity broadband and youview boxes.
Bt infinity has just arrived in my area and bt estimate i will get about 34mb if i switch. Sky and bt are two of the biggest uk broadband providers. Users of the service have been reporting slows speeds on bt s community forums, with users seeing their service limited to speeds as low as 2meg in the evening until after midnight when. Bt s latest and greatest broadband product, bt infinity, which offers to deliver superfast broadband speeds of up to 40meg has not been living up to its name. Slow infinity 2 compared to sky fibre std go to solution you will only benefit from infinity2 if your infinity1 connection can max out the speeds, if you cannot get the max infinity1 speeds then that is the max your line can do, going to infinity2 will not make it faster as you have already reached the max your line can do. When i was with virgin and had the same sort of speed 50mbps i was getting at least 45mbs on a torrent. Oct 27, 2014 sky vs bt infinity speed testcome a patreon hyderpotter apply. Rebel wilson and a cheetah explain how you can enjoy faster download speeds with bt infinity.
Sep 23, 2016 from april 15th bt increased the maximum broadband speed for new bt infinity 1 customers from up to 38mbps to up to 52mbps, which could reduce the time it takes to download movies, tv shows, games. Sky has been fine but the switching to fibre broadband is ultimately the future whoever does it. Despite bt infinity costing hundreds of pounds a year, customers suffer a catalogue of problems ranging from installation and availability, to connectivity issues and slow internet speed. How is bt infinity faster than sky as i thought all isps used the bt network and. Fibre broadband deals on unlimited sky fibre broadband. Hi all, ive had bt infinity for 5 days now and was initially very happy. Im now wondering if shes been set correctly on the right package as this looks like infinity 1 speeds. Please note ultrafast fibre broadband is not available at your address. Bts latest and greatest broadband product, bt infinity, which offers to deliver superfast broadband speeds of up to 40meg has not been living up to its name.
Sky fibre provides a very similar service to bt, with both offering similar speeds as well as hubs with comparable signal strength and router technology. How is bt infinity faster than sky as i thought all isps used the bt network and same copperfibre links. A range of factors can affect your broadband speed, from distance between the street cabinet and your home, to the number of people sharing your connection. What used to be bt infinity is now known as bt superfast fibre and variations on that. Despite rebooting by sky q box my bt router and resetting my sky q box downloading and on demand takes so long it is unusable. It is worth noting that sky offers top tv deals that can be cheaper with its own broadband services, but if you are just looking for a reliable fibre. Bt, unlimited anytime calls, uk landlines at any time, plus free minutes. With bt unlimited superfast fibre 1 previously known as bt infinity 1, with its 50mbps download speed, you can share your broadband around dozens of devices without any problems. Done a few speed tests and the line has settled at around 38 mbs down with c12mbs up.
He is now getting openreach out again monday so i suppose it wont get fixed again either. Bt boosts entrylevel fibre broadband speeds to 52mbps engadget. Ultrafast and super reliable stream, game and download with more people. Prices and bt sport content subject to change at any time. Slow speed on new bt infinity connection bt community. Bt sport on sky second box for new and existing customers who access bt sport via the sky digital satellite platform and have a sky multiroom subscription. Bt infinity slow after installation page 1 home cinema. But while sky only offers average download speeds of 36mb and 63mb, bt also has a middletier package with average speeds of 50mb. From april 15th bt increased the maximum broadband speed for new bt infinity 1 customers from up to 38mbps to up to 52mbps, which could reduce the time it takes to download movies, tv shows, games. I upgraded, paid the oneoff installation fee, agreed to the increased monthly payment, and i now get 1. Bt infinity slow and connecting keeps dropping out.
Dec 10, 2015 despite bt infinity costing hundreds of pounds a year, customers suffer a catalogue of problems ranging from installation and availability, to connectivity issues and slow internet speed. We also have sky broadband ultrafast meaning you can get even faster, average download speeds of 145mbps. Last a bt advert came on and it said infinity is faster than sky. Sky vs bt infinity speed testcome a patreon hyderpotter apply. Would sky be any better than bt at getting my problem sorted out. Question from kellie l i have comcast internet and the plan im on is for 100 mbps download speed. If youre unhappy with your broadband provider, switch to a cheaper, better deal using a spokesman saids free tool. Combine unlimited mobile data and our fastest available broadband service. No peace for internet users accusing bt of empty promises over broadband speeds the firms infinity deals are advertised as a simple way to get. When bt increased there infinity 1 speed from 38mbs to 52mbs i was happy as i was getting this increase and it was quite stable.
Dec 07, 2019 sky broadband is advertised at up to 17mb, and my current download speed 0. When your broadbands slow, its all too easy to assume the fault lies with your provider. Ive ran a few speed tests and get around 45mbps down but have noticed that healthy torrents only download at around 1. Extremely slow internet with bt infinity unlimited bt. Checking actual internet download and upload speeds can be a little tricky, kellie. May 07, 2017 no peace for internet users accusing bt of empty promises over broadband speeds the firms infinity deals are advertised as a simple way to get unlimited superfast access. Oct 04, 2019 bt, like many broadband providers, has been rebranding its packages. Well explain how broadband works and how to get the best package to suit your needs.
Its basic essential package offers download speeds averaging. Sky send one additional disc and guarantee 3 mbps or money back. Sky and bt both offer fibre broadband packages with superfast download speeds. While theres always a chance that the comcast tech you spoke with just told you that to get you off the line, i have a hunch that you are indeed getting the speed youre paying for. Upd bt infinity uk working hard to resolve super slow fttc. The best broadband services for uk gamers plus what to look for when shopping. Had a call from india again yesterday telling me my problem was fixed again i told them it wasnt. Bt boosts entrylevel fibre broadband speeds to 52mbps. Available to new and existing nonhd bt sport customers that watch bt sport on sky or bt tv with bt superfast fibre. Users of the service have been reporting slows speeds on bts community forums, with users seeing their service limited to speeds as low as 2meg in the evening until after midnight when. I have fttc and i am under a quarter of a mile away from the cabinet. Bts superfast infinity broadband stuck in the slow lane. Asus rog hero vii z97, intel i5 4690k,rog asus strix 1070, samsung 850evo 250gig, wd black 2 tb. You never want your internet to suddenly slow down, so thankfully all of skys broadband.
Hi, i have virgin for my phone and broadband but sky for my tv. Extremely slow internet with bt infinity unlimited bt community. But upload they say as well as fast download speeds, upload times are also faster with a bt infinity speed boost. And theres the option to add its broadband boost service, too. Average speeds are based on the download speeds of at least 50. I was with sky when the fibre box was turned on which is literally at the end of my driveway i was getting a rock steady 78mb with sky. No peace for internet users accusing bt of empty promises. The only other provider who offers 50mbps is virgin media, though it designates that package its lowest speed no less at 54mbps on average.
I read your post about and used it to run several speed tests yesterday and again this morning. Very slow download and upload speed, and when using a wireless. In its mission to supply the uk with faster broadband, bt has announced a new speed upgrade for infinity fibre customers. There is no problem with the laptop and am getting download speeds around 38 to 40 mbps. My mrs couldnt cope without sky1 and others so we now have bt and sky posted 4. We moved from sky to bt when we moved house, bt customer service has been exemplary and the fibre is so fast. Whether youre bingewatching the lastest sky original boxset, gaming online, streaming netflix in the bedroom or downloading the lastest premiere from sky cinema the whole house can be online at the same time and experience lightning fast broadband speeds. Best bt superfast fibre deals compare bt fibre deals 2020. Anytime ive had to speak to people at sky, its been super polite and actually. Having been a long time bt broadband customer, i made the fateful decision in january. Sky, also fresh from a rebrand, only has one widelyavailable fibre plan. Go for superfast enhanced with free 4g assure and enjoy up to. New and existing entrylevel subscribers can now enjoy up. If youre unhappy with your broadband provider, switch to a.
Bt, like many broadband providers, has been rebranding its packages. Now if i knew sky were going to roll out fibre in the near future i would happily sit and wait but nobody knows. I have the nte 5 socket, so i have removed the faceplate, inserted an adsl filter and connected the bt hh5 to that. Bt has stolen a march on rivals sky and talktalk by boosting the top download speed of its infinity 1 fttc products up from 38mbps to 52mbps. You can choose business broadband deals with speedfrom speedtombps broadband speeds and a phone line. From the moment i went live bt my speed dropped to 67mb on a very go. Asus rog hero vii z97, intel i5 4690k,rog asus strix 1070, samsung 850evo 250gig. Bt, just like virgin media, are spending millions on increasing the. When i run the bt speed tester, it either tells me the speed is 2. Previously the isp only offered a 200mbps 20mbps upload and 300mbps 30mbps upload service. Discussion in sky broadband started by silverpuma, may 25, 2012. For customers with bt mobile only, you can watch on your smartphone using the app. Bt fibre broadband vs sky fibre broadband which is best.
Unlimited broadband fibre broadband and home phone ee shopukbroadband. Sky broadband is advertised at up to 17mb, and my current download speed 0. Id like to have everything with sky but need a fast broadband as i work online from home. Uk internet provider bt has today launched a new range of ultrafast fibre broadband packages to support both the latest hybrid fibre g. Bt brings you a reliable connection your business can count on with the uks first and only broadband that can automatically switch to 4g. Anyone with bt infinity notice torrent speeds slow.
I am in an area that i can get bt infinity but im wondering does sky offer this as well. Slow speed on new bt infinity connection hi my mum has just signed up to bt infinity 2 and was promised a minimum speed of 60 mb. Isp bt launch 152mbps and 314mbps uk ultrafast broadband g. Bt falls behind on customer service compared with skys awardwinning offering, but then brings itself back into contention with technology and its extras such as public wifi and bt sport. Following a lengthy and gruelling series of appeals, skys premium sports channels can.
We guarantee the broadband speed to your hub will not fall below your guaranteed minimum download speed for at least three days in a row in a 30 day. This is now the standard top speed youll be able to. Apr 15, 2016 in its mission to supply the uk with faster broadband, bt has announced a new speed upgrade for infinity fibre customers. I moved over to bt when my i decided to cancel my sky tv and the cost of my broadband went up. Openreach would not fix my problem with the line as they said bt had to do it. But weve lost the on demand service, cant download any box sets. Much like bts stay fast guarantee, sky customers also get a speed guarantee. Bt superfast fibre 2 unlimited previously known as infinity 2 is a superfast plan ideal for busy households with up to 10 users who need to go online at the same time it offers faster speeds and truly unlimited usage which you rightly need for streaming hd and 4k videos, quicker downloads, gaming online and for sharing broadband connection on multiple devices. Much like bt s stay fast guarantee, sky customers also get a speed guarantee. You can have bt sport simultaneously on bt tv and sky if you subscribe to both services. Extremely slow internet with bt infinity unlimited i understand in the first 10 days the connection can be up and down i got bt on the 16th this month, im meant to be getting up to 52mb download but in the last 2 days my download speed has been 0.
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