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  • 05-02-2013 1:16am
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    corblimey
    Registered Users Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭


    I've been offered a broadband package that promises 'up to 24megs'.  My nearest exchange is apparently Castle View in Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork, which is literally across the road.  My main concern is this 24megs is the absolute best I could ever hope to get, but I'll get nowhere near it.  I've been reading online about lads getting fractions of what they're paying for.  The exchange is apparently NGB so contention rates shouldn't come into it.

    Is there any way to determine even an approx line speed before signing up?  I don't have an eircom land line, not had one in nearly a decade.


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    eircom: Tony
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    corblimey wrote: »
    I've been offered a broadband package that promises 'up to 24megs'.  My nearest exchange is apparently Castle View in Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork, which is literally across the road.  My main concern is this 24megs is the absolute best I could ever hope to get, but I'll get nowhere near it.  I've been reading online about lads getting fractions of what they're paying for.  The exchange is apparently NGB so contention rates shouldn't come into it.

    Is there any way to determine even an approx line speed before signing up?  I don't have an eircom land line, not had one in nearly a decade.
    Hi corblimey
    If you could provide your exact address we may be able to advise of general speeds within your own area
    Tony


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    eircom: Alan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭eircom: Alan


    corblimey wrote: »
    I've been offered a broadband package that promises 'up to 24megs'.  My nearest exchange is apparently Castle View in Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork, which is literally across the road.  My main concern is this 24megs is the absolute best I could ever hope to get, but I'll get nowhere near it.  I've been reading online about lads getting fractions of what they're paying for.  The exchange is apparently NGB so contention rates shouldn't come into it.

    Is there any way to determine even an approx line speed before signing up?  I don't have an eircom land line, not had one in nearly a decade.

    Hi corblimey

    Our broadband services are sold as "up to" and service is delivered on a best effort basis. If you would like to PM me your address I shall look at neighbouring lines to give you a slight indication on what you may be able to get? Also, Broadband is not guaranteed until a line is installed and tested for broadband.

    Regards

    Al


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    corblimey
    Registered Users Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    PM sent, tks


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