ADSL Max

**weezer 316** · 01-Apr-06, 16:28

Anyone know when us end uders are going to get the benefot of this?

I know the exchanges were upgraded on the 31st of march, but as of yet i cannot find out when the lines are going to be changed over to allow me my rightful 8mb!

Anyone got any info on this?

**moose and Lindsay** · 01-Apr-06, 16:43

Your lucky u get any mb's

Out here at forss we can't get broadband

anyone know when it is going to be in Forss???

I am getting sick of normal dial-up now!!!!!!!!

**Dali** · 01-Apr-06, 17:32

Well first i tried here http://www.bt.com/broadband/ tells you what you could be able to get ie: 4mb 6mb 8mb ,depending on how far from exchange you are .
But still does not mention when it will all change so rang bt and they said they will start switching people to the higher rate from the 4th of april.

**weezer 316** · 01-Apr-06, 18:39

Well, it appears you can get dsl at forss also.

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/phoneno.php

stick your phone number in, and it will confirm it.

4th of april eh? well, I look forward to it. No doubt this will take months, as there are million of lines to cross over, and we probably aint first in line, if you know what i mean.

Sorry about the spelling earlier, my hands were freezing!

**Dali** · 11-Apr-06, 10:23

Did you get your 8mb switched on.?
Mine went on today

**Julia** · 11-Apr-06, 10:52

Originally Posted by Dali

Did you get your 8mb switched on.?
Mine went on today

Are you actually getting 8mb? I tried upgrading but all I get is the following message 'Unfortunately, your phone line will not support faster broadband access at this time. We are unable to increase your speed'.

**Geo** · 11-Apr-06, 11:21

ADSL Max does not give 8MB. It is variable up to 8MB based on the quality of your line.

**Dali** · 11-Apr-06, 11:47

Yeah depends on how far from exchange you are and quailty of phone line and any wire used .
But yes i get full 8mb

unicorn · 11-Apr-06, 11:54

how do you know??

**Dali** · 11-Apr-06, 12:26

How do i know that its 8mb?
The router info tells me and i have done speed tests.

**Jeid** · 11-Apr-06, 12:40

And where exactly are you?

**Dali** · 11-Apr-06, 12:44

I am in Halkirk.
When i signed up said i would get 6-8mb on my line but further tests would check to see what speed i would get .
So far it has not droped from 8mb.
ADSL Speed (DS/US) 8128/448 Kbps

**Jeid** · 11-Apr-06, 12:47

And you get broadband max? God damn!

I'm in Mount Vernon and I can't get that! Damn you! Lucky sod

**Jeid** · 11-Apr-06, 12:52

According to BT...

For Telephone Number 0184789**** on Exchange THURSO

Our initial test on your line indicates that you should be able to have BT Broadband with download speeds up to 4.5Mb.

If you decide to place an order, a further test will be performed to confirm if your line is suitable for the speed of service you wish to order.

Order BT Broadband online and get a FREE modem router saving you a £25 charge which applies if you order by phone.

Note: If you have an ISDN or Home Highway service connected to this number and you wish to purchase Broadband ADSL, this can be arranged through your Service Provider. You will only be able to keep one of your ISDN / Home Highway telephone numbers - generally you can choose any of your numbers but there are some rare exceptions. If you have an existing Broadband ADSL service and wish to change service providers then please contact both your new and existing service provider to have this service transferred.

**Dali** · 11-Apr-06, 12:55

Did a test on mother inlaws number she is in wick hers came back 2mb only and did a test on a friends number also in wick they could only get 512k.
Friend in lybster could only get 4mb.

**Jeid** · 11-Apr-06, 12:57

Originally Posted by Dali

I am in Halkirk.
When i signed up said i would get 6-8mb on my line but further tests would check to see what speed i would get .
So far it has not droped from 8mb.
ADSL Speed (DS/US) 8128/448 Kbps

I want 8mb Broadband

My ISP are awful. They won't let me migrate out to another company.

Any ISP recommendations? No limits or stupid prices. I'm with Supanet.

**Jeid** · 11-Apr-06, 12:58

Originally Posted by Dali

Did a test on mother inlaws number she is in wick hers came back 2mb only and did a test on a friends number also in wick they could only get 512k.
Friend in lybster could only get 4mb.

Only 4mb?