pburgess25
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Hi All,
It's been a while since I've posted on these forums, life has somehow got in the way, but now I need some professional advice from you guys and gals. I've stuck with the same broadband and tv provider for many years now and never had the want nor need to change. I've been with VM, well, even before they got into the home entertainment scene, when it was Telewest. After all those years, I've been more than happy with the tv package and I've always been the envy of my work colleagues with the high speed broadband, especially when it comes to online gaming.
However, my wife and I have just purchased a new build, in a place when VM hasn't yet reached, so I am now on the search for another service provider, and kiss good-bye to my 150mb speed and say hello to a more standard 38mb . The house is nearly finished and we will be moving in on the 22nd of this month so I'd like to get things sorted and in place before moving day, to avoid any disruptions.
I've been getting package deals fom Sky and BT. I hate to say it, but BT is coming out on top at the moment with their price and service offers. I did toy with the idea of getting Now tv and getting the Broadband through Plusnet, but I don't think that now tv or amazon tv offer the channels that I require. I personally don't watch that much TV (more of a gamer). But I have a 2year old and she loves NickJr, the wife also loves entertainment and documentary channels. So those channels are a must. We're not in to movies or sport either.
Anyway, save waffling I just have a few questions:
I'm sorry if these questions seem totally stupid, but I've been so used to VM for so long getting the broadband and tv to my house with just the one cable removing any need for a standard aerial.
Many thanks in advance,
Paul
It's been a while since I've posted on these forums, life has somehow got in the way, but now I need some professional advice from you guys and gals. I've stuck with the same broadband and tv provider for many years now and never had the want nor need to change. I've been with VM, well, even before they got into the home entertainment scene, when it was Telewest. After all those years, I've been more than happy with the tv package and I've always been the envy of my work colleagues with the high speed broadband, especially when it comes to online gaming.
However, my wife and I have just purchased a new build, in a place when VM hasn't yet reached, so I am now on the search for another service provider, and kiss good-bye to my 150mb speed and say hello to a more standard 38mb . The house is nearly finished and we will be moving in on the 22nd of this month so I'd like to get things sorted and in place before moving day, to avoid any disruptions.
I've been getting package deals fom Sky and BT. I hate to say it, but BT is coming out on top at the moment with their price and service offers. I did toy with the idea of getting Now tv and getting the Broadband through Plusnet, but I don't think that now tv or amazon tv offer the channels that I require. I personally don't watch that much TV (more of a gamer). But I have a 2year old and she loves NickJr, the wife also loves entertainment and documentary channels. So those channels are a must. We're not in to movies or sport either.
Anyway, save waffling I just have a few questions:
- Do i need an aerial or a dish on my house if I were to go with Sky? If a dish is needed, would that be part of the installation charge?
- Would I really notice the difference in my gaming experience (PS4 online) if I were to go from a 150mb connection to a 38mb connection?
- How does Sky get its freeview channels? Is it through the ground Fibre Optic cable or through a dish?
I'm sorry if these questions seem totally stupid, but I've been so used to VM for so long getting the broadband and tv to my house with just the one cable removing any need for a standard aerial.
Many thanks in advance,
Paul