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UPC 20mbit in Terenure..

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  • 10-06-2009 12:13pm
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    techguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭


    I'm probably to going to be moving to terenure in the next few months and am looking at getting the UPC (NTL Chrous) 20mbit broadband only package @42.00 PM.

    I have read the other threads on this topic but i'm looking for the latest opinions and don't like bumping old topics.


    They say its unlimited usage but i've heard they enforce the f.u.p when approaching 100GB per month.

    My main concerns are the quality of the connection. Will I get consistent speeds, at least 15megs all the time.

    I don't plan on hitting anywhere near 100GB per month. Probably 30-40 on average with the possibility of a bit more here and there. From other users experiences would they be okay with this?

    Overall are people happy with their 20meg connections or would a 10meg connection offer pretty much the same?

    Oh yeah, I don't remember reading about contention ratios.. Does this apply to cable?

    Thanks..


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    _Sidhe_
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    The BT FUP is 100 GB per month.
    The UPC FUP is 250 GB per month.

    If you're only hitting 30-40 per month, they won't even look at you.


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    techguy
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    _Sidhe_ wrote: »
    The BT FUP is 100 GB per month.
    The UPC FUP is 250 GB per month.

    If you're only hitting 30-40 per month, they won't even look at you.

    Cool!! I may up the ante a bit then!!


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    bonoman66
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    techguy wrote: »
    I'm probably to going to be moving to terenure in the next few months and am looking at getting the UPC (NTL Chrous) 20mbit broadband only package @42.00 PM.
    ..

    If you're only going to take their BroadBand, it will cost you €48 per month - be aware that its NOT €42 per month. They penialize you €6 per month for ONLY taking their BroadBand.


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    techguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭techguy


    bonoman66 wrote: »
    If you're only going to take their BroadBand, it will cost you €48 per month - be aware that its NOT €42 per month. They penialize you €6 per month for ONLY taking their BroadBand.

    OH! Thats a bit sneaky isn't it!?!

    I was wondering about taking the 10 meg as it would be more than adequate. I suppose i'll go for that now as i'll be the only one paying for it and €48 is a bit much tbh..

    *shakes fist at UPC!!


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    vibe666
    Registered Users Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    you'll also have their upgrades to look forward to by the end of this year (or so they say).

    looks like 10mbps will go to 25mbps, 20mbps will be 60mbps and there will also be a 120mbps option for those with deep pockets.

    it's already been discussed here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055552453&highlight=120mbps

    should (hopefully) be with us before xmas and would be a most welcome pressie indeed! :)

    also note that the current UPC FUP of 250gb includes what you upload as well as what you download, unlike the DSL FUP's which are normally measuring download only.


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    _Sidhe_
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    bonoman66 wrote: »
    If you're only going to take their BroadBand, it will cost you €48 per month - be aware that its NOT €42 per month. They penialize you €6 per month for ONLY taking their BroadBand.


    Unlike Eircom/BT/UTV/Perlico/Vodafone etc who charge you €25+ if you only take their Broadband!:rolleyes:
    UPC charge €6.00 if you don't have tv, cause they can't stop you getting the analogue signal, just like Eircom and the rest charge you telephone line rental, cause they can't stop you getting the phone signal.

    Simple.

    What would be "sneaky" is if they charged you the full €20 odd quid you pay for the tv.

    But they don't.


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    bonoman66
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭bonoman66


    _Sidhe_ wrote: »
    Unlike Eircom/BT/UTV/Perlico/Vodafone etc who charge you €25+ if you only take their Broadband!:rolleyes:

    Absolutely agree - fair point - the line rental charged by Eircom is a right old rip off & has been for years. Which is why I'm happy to be lucky enough to live in an area where I can get UPC Cable BB & obviously have ditched Eircom altogether :) along with their line rental.


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    vibe666
    Registered Users Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    _Sidhe_ wrote: »
    UPC charge €6.00 if you don't have tv, cause they can't stop you getting the analogue signal....
    they can't stop me getting the analogue tv signal? hmmm, interesting. :)

    seriously, it never even occured to me to check if there was a signal on the ntl analogue tv socket when we got the broadband in.


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    Everything is sent down the cable, as in if you have signal you have Analougue, Digital and BB Connectivity. Area dependent on BB.


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