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Sandyford - Broadband options

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  • 08-10-2008 12:20pm
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    Anti
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    Hi,

    Im moving out to sandyford at the end of the month and an curious about the options for broadband out there. I'm currently on BT and can not wait to cancel the direct debit as i've had so many issues with them. In the new apartment i notice there is a big magnet box on the wall, whats this yoke all about?

    Also, who would be the best broadband provider out there? I dont really need a 24mb line to be honest as i dont download that much, mainly online games are played that require a low ping. BT certainly can not provide this, so they are out. Same with Eircon too.

    So my options are Magnet, NTL, Smart. Are there others i should be looking into aswell? Also, customer satisfaction is what i will be looking for when it comes to a provider. I had NTL years ago down in waterford when they first became available and never had a single problem with them, but i have read some horror stories on here.

    Price isn't an issue at all, just quality of service is what im after.

    Much appreciated


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    NabyLadistheman
    Registered Users Posts: 4,128 ✭✭✭NabyLadistheman


    Have you heard of Imagine Broadband. They have recently bought out Irish Broadband and have offices in Sandyford. Never had any complaints


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    Anti
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    Are they wifi based, cable or adsl?


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    NabyLadistheman
    Registered Users Posts: 4,128 ✭✭✭NabyLadistheman


    ADSL but now coz they bought Irish BB they do a wireless package also. If line rental is not for you that is


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    Bohrio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,752 ✭✭✭Bohrio


    Manties wrote: »
    Hi,

    Im moving out to sandyford at the end of the month and an curious about the options for broadband out there. I'm currently on BT and can not wait to cancel the direct debit as i've had so many issues with them. In the new apartment i notice there is a big magnet box on the wall, whats this yoke all about?

    Also, who would be the best broadband provider out there? I dont really need a 24mb line to be honest as i dont download that much, mainly online games are played that require a low ping. BT certainly can not provide this, so they are out. Same with Eircon too.

    So my options are Magnet, NTL, Smart. Are there others i should be looking into aswell? Also, customer satisfaction is what i will be looking for when it comes to a provider. I had NTL years ago down in waterford when they first became available and never had a single problem with them, but i have read some horror stories on here.

    Price isn't an issue at all, just quality of service is what im after.

    Much appreciated


    If you have the option I recomend Magnet. I have it and it is quite good. Great pings. The only thing is that its a bit expensive, and that you will be signing for a 12 months contract.

    But only if you have FTTH (fiber).

    Will you be living complex or apartment building? Check on their website...


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    dub45
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    My sister lives in Sandyford and Chorus covers her part so no UPC broadband.
    Also no Smart in that area either.


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    BaconZombie
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    Eircom, Smart are available in Sandyford for the past >5 years.

    NTL had a huge billboard advertising that NTL Broadband was available in Sandford ~8 years ago but it never happened, in saying that I havn't re-checked in the past 3-4 years.


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    dub45
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    BOFH_139 wrote: »
    Eircom, Smart are available in Sandyford for the past >5 years.

    NTL had a huge billboard advertising that NTL Broadband was available in Sandford ~8 years ago but it never happened, in saying that I havn't re-checked in the past 3-4 years.

    From the Smart website:
    We're sorry but it appears Smart Broadband is not currently available in your area. (SANDYFORD exchange)


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    TheCaveman
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    I live in Sandyford, and I have UPC 20Mb, but would not mind Magnet's 50MB service


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    Anti
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    Well in the apartment the guy livign there before left his NTL modem. So i guess NTL is deffo available. And the Big magnet box on the wall, not quite sure what this is for though. I know he worked here in microsoft and did alot of work from home, so im wondering if this box was put in because he had a business line installed?

    I opened up the box when i was there and i could only literally see a fairly thick wire with electrical tape around the open end of the wire. I dont think ill need anything over 10mb tbh, it would be wasted on me.


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    jesus_thats_gre
    Registered Users Posts: 17,441 ✭✭✭✭jesus_thats_gre


    TheCaveman wrote: »
    I live in Sandyford, and I have UPC 20Mb, but would not mind Magnet's 50MB service

    Also live in Sandyford Village but NTL/UPC does not service the estate.


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