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[Req] Which Telephone Broadband to Choose

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  • 25-11-2008 2:24pm
    #1
    FrCrilly
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    Hi All,

    I’m looking to get the best deal in choice of standalone telephone broadband. (phoneline cannot be changed). I’ve put together the below attached package comparison. I also have the below questions. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks In Advance for all responses.

    1. An operator in Eircom told me that the line (newly installed) can only avail of an Eircom 1Mb package. He also stated the only way I can get a higher capacity is if I knew an engineer who could do it for me. (If I interpreted it correctly, it sounded like Eircom won’t upgrade it for me). Is there anything I can do to get a 3Mb package?

    2. I want broadband to do a lot data analysis (eg spreadsheets/numbers). In terms of value for money in below table, it seems to be between Imagine/Irish Broadband and UTV. I’m presently favourable towards 3Mb from UTV as it provides unlimited broadband for first 3 months (in which time I can do the bulk of my downloading) and then charges €6 extra per month if, and only if, I feel it’s necessary. I know nothing about these providers. Has anyone any comments on either providers reputation?

    SEE ATTACHMENT FOR BELOW COMPARISION TABLE IN EXCEL.

    1Mb Table Imagine/Irish BB UTV Talk 1 Eircom Digiweb

    Price Per Month €15* €17* €24 €25 NA
    Download Speed 1Mb 1Mb 1Mb 1Mb NA
    Upload Speed 128kb 256kb 128kb ? NA
    Contention Ratio 8:1 48:1 48:1 48:1 NA
    Download Allowa 10GB* 6GB* U/L 10 GB NA
    Instalation Fee Free Free €30 Free NA

    * Imagine Offer Ulimited BB for €2 extra per month. UTV give free unlimted for first 3 months then charge €6 extra per month then after.

    3Mb Table Imagine/Irish BB UTV Talk 1 Eircom Digiweb
    Price Per Month €25* €20* €28 €30 €30
    Download Speed 3Mb 3Mb 3Mb 3Mb 3Mb
    Upload Speed 384kb 384kb 384kb ? 384kb
    Contention Ratio 8:1 48:1 48:1 48:1 48:1
    Download Allowa 20GB* 12GB* U/L 30 GB 20 GB
    Instalation Fee Free Free €30 Free €50

    * Imagine Offer Ulimited BB for €2 extra per month. UTV give free unlimted for first 3 months then charge €6 extra per month then after.


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    #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,196 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Are you in an area where you could get Smart?


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