Sky Broadband - Questions

Stephen P

I'm going to be moving soon and I'm thinking about getting Sky broadband into the new place. I currently have UPC BB with Sky TV.
Just a couple of questions.
When Sky BB was first launched in Ireland I read that the speeds weren't great. How are they now? Any problems with speeds at peak hours?
Will Apple AirPort Express work with a Sky BB box? I don't own one at the moment but was thinking about getting one.

Any help/advice appreciated

King Krib

Stephen P wrote: »

I'm going to be moving soon and I'm thinking about getting Sky broadband into the new place. I currently have UPC BB with Sky TV.
Just a couple of questions.
When Sky BB was first launched in Ireland I read that the speeds weren't great. How are they now? Any problems with speeds at peak hours?
Will Apple AirPort Express work with a Sky BB box? I don't own one at the moment but was thinking about getting one.

Any help/advice appreciated

I've had sky broadband for a few weeks. The speed is always in around 6 to 6.5mb regardless of the time of day, off peak or otherwise. I don't know of any reason why it wouldn't work with airport express. I'd recommend it definitely.

keith_d99

Stephen P wrote: »

I'm going to be moving soon and I'm thinking about getting Sky broadband into the new place. I currently have UPC BB with Sky TV.
Just a couple of questions.
When Sky BB was first launched in Ireland I read that the speeds weren't great. How are they now? Any problems with speeds at peak hours?
Will Apple AirPort Express work with a Sky BB box? I don't own one at the moment but was thinking about getting one.

Any help/advice appreciated

If you are not too bothered with up to 24mb speeds (depending on your phone line), yeah Sky is fine. Maybe do a check on their website to see what speeds you could get? Sky won't be doing fibre until next year.

I'm in DSL only land (fibre a good way off too), and Sky is working out great for me (on trial price too) .... speeds have steadied nicely after their shaky start. Unlimited downloads is a nice add-on too.

My Airport express works fine too as expected - works with any router.

Stephen P

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to seriously think about changing over once I move. I don't use Netflix or use BB for gaming so I think Sky's speed should do the trick.

Stephen P

Is it possible to get Sky BB without having to get Sky Talk? I have no need for a home phone. I understand I'd need an active phone line but don't want the phone package.

colm_mcm

You need to get the phone but you don't have to use it.

Stephen P

colm_mcm wrote: »

You need to get the phone but you don't have to use it.

Is it €10 p/mth for BB plus €30 for phone? They still charge for phone even if you don't want or use it?

Ellie1984

Stephen P wrote: »

Is it €10 p/mth for BB plus €30 for phone? They still charge for phone even if you don't want or use it?

Yes, because you have to pay line rental

Stephen P

Ellie1984 wrote: »

Yes, because you have to pay line rental

Ah crap! I thought I would be saving money going from UPC but I'm on an old package with UPC and paying €36 p/mth. Better have a rethink