BT Infinity 40/10Mbps?!

[BerZerk]

Anyone body here using BT Infinity service? If so, how it is?
My order is due next week.

[Flash477]

Just look at my sig for the speed.

Reliablity has been pretty rock solid - can't say that I have had any slowdowns or problems

[Phage]

It still depends on distance to your cabinet. 40Mbs is prob max.

EDIT: Found this

Target Range (Mbps) Distance (feet) Distance (meters)
12.96-13.8 4500 1500
25.92-27.6 3000 1000
51.84-55.2 1000 300

[Bluecube]

I signed up about a year and a half ago and get quite close to the 40/10 speeds advertised. I'm about 2 miles from the exchange, but not sure where the cabinet is which is the most important thing these days. Apart from a couple of hiccups, I'm pretty happy with it!

As an aside, I'm getting a new modem installed next week which is supposed to increase my speeds according to the blurb. Not quite sure if this is related to the possible 80mbit rollout.

[Biscuit]

I have been eyeing up a plusnet package. Phage, where did you find that chart?

[Barry]

The new modems don't give better speed, they are to address to over heating afaik, the wireless on the HH3 is pants (imo) but BT's fibre is solid

[Bluecube]

I agree about the wireless signal. I used the supplied Home Hub for a couple of days before switching over to another router. The difference in signal strength was noticeable. Something for the OP to take into account maybe.

[Phage]

I have been eyeing up a plusnet package. Phage, where did you find that chart?

I just googled for "VDSL decline with distance graph"

[shamus21]

[QUOTE=Flash477;2287893]Just look at my sig for the speed.

Reliablity has been pretty rock solid - can't say that I have had any slowdowns or problems[/QUOTE

How far are you from your Cab, Flash477

[Trash Man]

I agree about the wireless signal. I used the supplied Home Hub for a couple of days before switching over to another router. The difference in signal strength was noticeable. Something for the OP to take into account maybe.

What aftermarket modem did you go for? I'm looking at getting infinity and would like to know what the options are for other routers.

Is it stil lthe one box or do you have 2, a modem and a router?

[dave87]

It still depends on distance to your cabinet. 40Mbs is prob max.

EDIT: Found this

Target Range (Mbps) Distance (feet) Distance (meters)
12.96-13.8 4500 1500
25.92-27.6 3000 1000
51.84-55.2 1000 300

I've just checked and I'm 322 meters from the cabinet I think I'm connected to, so this bodes well for any potential upgrade to FTTC

[Singh400]

Infinity is frigging amazing. Well worth it!

[Bluecube]

What aftermarket modem did you go for? I'm looking at getting infinity and would like to know what the options are for other routers.

Is it stil lthe one box or do you have 2, a modem and a router?

The modem I use is the one BT supply. I don't know if there are any aftermarket modems for Infinity nor if they make any difference to the speed/ stability. BT Infinity equipment is more like cable stuff than ADSL hence the separate modem and router.

Back OT. As the modem was sitting quite happily by itself I just got a cable router to replace the Home Hub. I went for a TP Link wireless, Gigabit port job. I think it cost about £40 at the time. What can I say? It works, works well and is far better than BT Homehub!

[Trash Man]

The modem I use is the one BT supply. I don't know if there are any aftermarket modems for Infinity nor if they make any difference to the speed/ stability. BT Infinity equipment is more like cable stuff than ADSL hence the separate modem and router.

Back OT. As the modem was sitting quite happily by itself I just got a cable router to replace the Home Hub. I went for a TP Link wireless, Gigabit port job. I think it cost about £40 at the time. What can I say? It works, works well and is far better than BT Homehub!

So if I have Infinity BT will give me the modem and a Home Hub? And you just replaced the HH with a better router?

Just want to make sure I get everything sorted before I order.

I like to have my connection wired usually and I know you need Infinity plugged into the master socket in the house. So it's not possible for me to have my main computer upstairs wired.

[Bluecube]

Exactly as you say, you just need a new router if you wish. Remember it's a cable router you're after and not an ADSL one.

You could try powerline adapters if you want a wired connection. I use 200mbit ones and they work fine.

[dave87]

Exactly as you say, you just need a new router if you wish. Remember it's a cable router you're after and not an ADSL one.

You could try powerline adapters if you want a wired connection. I use 200mbit ones and they work fine.

Do they give you the full speed of your connection? My understanding of powerline is that similar to wireless connections, perfect conditions are required to achieve the rated speeds?