wwwd Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Feel free to move this if it's in the wrong section, but I thought it was generic enough to be here. Anyway, here's the situation. My mate has a PlayStation 3 but doesn't own a computer but wants to play COD2 online. Can anyone recommend a broadband package which would suit him? I know AOL do a broadband package (with a free wireless router) which is around £14.99 per month. But if anyone knows of any better deals then that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Does he already have a phoneline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon69 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Virgin media offer a great Triple Package at the Moment with a Free router too. The Great thing about Cable if its in your area is you get what you pay for. Sky etc etc use a Telephone line for your Broad band so if you say have 10 meg and then every one is either on the phone or net in your area your lucky to be running on 1 to 2 meg with Cable its a direct line using Coax that will feed your TV and Internet from your property underground to Hub, each property has its own Cable so its not shared in theory. with cable if you have 10 meg youll probably run at 7 or 8 in peak times which is great for the purpose you need it for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 COD2.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andaba Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 If he has sky, go through them. They offer a free package. But IMO, it's all about cable/fibre optic. Futureproofing is good. And you'll get much better quality connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ . D a r k // ] Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Be broadband £7.50/month 40gb limit and 8meg line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Sky etc etc use a Telephone line for your Broad band so if you say have 10 meg and then every one is either on the phone or net in your area your lucky to be running on 1 to 2 meg with Cable its a direct line using Coax that will feed your TV and Internet from your property underground to Hub, each property has its own Cable so its not shared in theory. with cable if you have 10 meg youll probably run at 7 or 8 in peak times which is great for the purpose you need it forSpeaking from experience, I've had Virgin's 20mb service previously, then Sky's 8mb service and am now on Sky's 20mb service. Personally, I've NEVER had this experience of poor download speeds at peak times.. we consistently have wireless download speeds of 1.6mb per second with Sky's 20mb service. Anyway, back on track 02 Home Broadband is a good option if its available in the OP's area. £12.50 p/m for an 8mb connection or £7.50 is you're an existing O2 user. If he's only connecting a PS3, this is more than sufficient, whether he's hardlined or playing wirelessly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Sky etc etc use a Telephone line for your Broad band so if you say have 10 meg and then every one is either on the phone or net in your area your lucky to be running on 1 to 2 meg Sorry, that's a load of crap. Every form of broadband has what they call contention, including Virgin cable. The backhaul connection from the exchange (be it BT or Virgin) is of less bandwidth than the aggregate of all the client connections! Don't be fooled by Virgins stupid "fibre optic" marketing crap. BT's network is also fibre optic, a long time before Virgin ever considered broadband! The facts are Virgin may, in some situations, have fibre closer to your home than BT, the benefit being you get the advertised speed whereas on BT (if you live a long way from the exchange), your speed may be slower (hence the "up to 8mbit" services). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 mines is totally free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 As mentioned, he doesn't have a computer but will need a wireless connection (as he doesn't have a phone line on his floor - but does downstairs). Do all of these packages come with a wireless router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saunders Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 May be of use? I think my Dad has the TalkTalk package. Normally two computers running on it, (mine being wireless), and my xbox running wireless off it. No problems for me. Not sure what speed it's running at, but as mentioned all depends on location. Hope that site helps mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 As a virgin user....I dont rate them too well TBH. The speeds are higher than BT can offer (but different areas have different speeds) but the customer service and value for money of virgin is just not up to par. BT arent much better TBH.. Im going sky next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithyandco Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Be/O2 (Same network).Cheapy cheapy and fasty pasty. Ideal for online gaming or general-high usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.thomas Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Be/O2 (Same network).Cheapy cheapy and fasty pasty. Ideal for online gaming or general-high usage. i pay naf all and get unlimited 20meg broadband. i say no more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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