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Broadband provider options in Cork City Centre?

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  • 04-05-2009 11:39pm
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    Flipper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I've just moved into an apartment at Lancaster Gate (Jurys on the Western Road) and I want to get broadband installed. I would prefer not have have to get a landline installed. Who in your opinion provides the best service?


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    Bill-e
    Registered Users Posts: 986 ✭✭✭Bill-e


    I'm with upc(chorus) BB. IT's very fast and has unlimited downloads. No need for a line as long as your building has chorus lines going in there, which most places do.


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    mik_da_man
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    I'll second UPC - great speeds and good quality of service.


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    Flipper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭Flipper


    Thanks for the feedback. Just a couple of questions:

    Roughly, how much does it cost you?
    Do you have to get a landline installed and pay rent?
    I'm not going to get Chorus (going with Sky+). Will this have any impact on the price?


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    minidazzler
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    I third Chorus. Do not get the TV though. Their broadband is fantastic, everything else, not so much!


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    mik_da_man
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    I think the broadband costs €30 per month
    No phone line needed
    Not 100% sure on the cost as I have TV & Broadband as the Management co wont allow Sky dishes.
    Maybe check that out for your place.

    www.upc.ie should have the prices anyway


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    Max001
    Registered Users Posts: 874 ✭✭✭Max001


    Apologies for being off topic.

    I'm considering renting a top floor apartment in the Garnish block
    of Lancaster Gate.

    Any feedback on noise/management company/quality of fit out/anything else?

    Am a postgrad this year and next so lack of noise etc is paramount.

    Cheers! :)

    PS Have had Chorus in the city centre for three years now and while there were many issues in '07 & '08 Chorus has got its act together and has minimal outages now. Your building might be pre-wired for Chorus.


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