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Broadband provider

Thinking of switching broadband provider... Have looked at comparison sites such as Money Saving Expert, but interested to hear recommendations (or warnings!) from local people.

Olga Sidoryk ● 2573d3 Comments

I know there are often complaints about them, but I've been with BT for years and have had no major problems. Speeds are very good, very few interruptions to service, but a bit expensive if you have unlimited use. Depending on how much you use broadband, you may be able to get away with a cheaper package.

Nina Battleday ● 2572d

With BT at the moment but, as you say, can be quite pricey. John Lewis seem to have a good deal; I think they use the Plusnet network.

Olga Sidoryk ● 2571d

Plusnet is owned by BT but runs as a separate company. I recently saw a claim that they are not amongst the best providers, but no problems for me so far other than no IPv6 yet. There is a chance that BT Openreach may decide that it would be cheaper to put this line of old houses on FTTP than re-route all from a different cabinet when the current one is removed for road layout changes, and then I will be forced to change ISP. We are already surrounded by new-build houses, flats, and huge skyscrapers that are already on FTTP.

Christopher Bell ● 2568d