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dam099 · 17-01-2021 2:08pm

Kiith wrote: »

So that site is saying i can get Lightning 1000 FTTH Gigabit Broadband for €24.54 per month for 3 months (€63.89 after). Those speeds seem...unbelievable for the area. Only other provider it lists is Satellite broadband.

Its quite possible I would think. Not from the area but been down for a few days holidays the last 2 summers and there are FTTH Drop Point boxes on poles all over the place down there.

iAcesHigh · 17-01-2021 3:49pm

I have been Virgin Media customer for years now, but since I moved into new duplex house I am regularly having issues with speed as router is placed in living room while my "office" (if you can call it an office) is placed in the opposite room of the house, on the first floor. While connection is almost perfect in living room I barely get the signal in to office and already tried number of ways to make sure I have somewhat stable connection, but to this date I often drop out of calls. At the moment, the setup is router in living room and then another, personal one in the corridor below the office and I do get 30 Mbps but the problem with dropped off connection during meetings is still prevailent.

I noticed that in the corridor, where I have my second router, there is "eir" box in the wall and I was thinking if switching to eir might make sense? I know they are, to say the least, not that much liked, but simple fact of placement of the router might finally give me a much better internet connection throughout the house.

Any opinions / experience with similar issues?

Kiith · 17-01-2021 3:58pm

iAcesHigh wrote: »

Any opinions / experience with similar issues?

Have you tried using a Homeplug? Have plug 1 right beside the router, connect it with an ethernet cable, plug 2 beside your computer also connected with an ethernet cable. I've been using that for years, and it's far better then any wifi signal i could get.

This is the one i'm using at the moment, and it's perfect.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/tp-link-tl-pa4010kit-v1-20-n600-powerline-starter-kit-2-pack/1207r

iAcesHigh · 17-01-2021 7:07pm

Kiith wrote: »

Have you tried using a Homeplug? Have plug 1 right beside the router, connect it with an ethernet cable, plug 2 beside your computer also connected with an ethernet cable. I've been using that for years, and it's far better then any wifi signal i could get.

This is the one i'm using at the moment, and it's perfect.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/tp-link-tl-pa4010kit-v1-20-n600-powerline-starter-kit-2-pack/1207r

Tried, didn’t help, probably too much cable/interference

DrPhilG · 18-01-2021 12:29am

I'm with Pure FTTH. on a 500mb package, getting about 450mb throughout the house via Unifi access points.

Irish based and very helpful customer support (for the most part) definitely helps. Although when increasing from 100mb to 500mb I had a few problems with them repeatedly forgetting to flick the switch...

Edit, just did a speed test and got 473/48.2 up/down.

brady12 · 18-01-2021 2:07pm

Any one any suggestions bar Lightnet or imagine ? Both on the shortlist . Vodafone through phone line has become basically unusable

amdaley28 · 18-01-2021 3:37pm

iAcesHigh wrote: »

Tried, didn’t help, probably too much cable/interference

You didn't by any chance plug it into an extension cable did you ?

iAcesHigh · 18-01-2021 4:22pm

amdaley28 wrote: »

You didn't by any chance plug it into an extension cable did you ?

Nope

amdaley28 · 18-01-2021 6:37pm

iAcesHigh wrote: »

Nope

The only things I can suggest are.
(1) Reset router. It may need replacing. If you don't know how to reset the router then go to number 2 on the list.
(2) Contact Virgin customer services.
(3) The problem is with the software used during the calls.

Do you get dropouts during regular internet usage ?

iAcesHigh · 18-01-2021 8:55pm

amdaley28 wrote: »

The only things I can suggest are.
(1) Reset router. It may need replacing. If you don't know how to reset the router then go to number 2 on the list.
(2) Contact Virgin customer services.
(3) The problem is with the software used during the calls.

Do you get dropouts during regular internet usage ?

1. did, didn't help
2. did, didn't help

3. nope, across various ones

It's simply that wifi signal is low and when I use router in between I suppose it simply dies off from time to time (high ping or whatever). If I don't switch to eir I might actually ask Virgin if they could put their "box" where eir one is...

amdaley28 · 18-01-2021 9:17pm

iAcesHigh wrote: »

1. did, didn't help
2. did, didn't help
3. nope, across various ones

It's simply that wifi signal is low and when I use router in between I suppose it simply dies off from time to time (high ping or whatever). If I don't switch to eir I might actually ask Virgin if they could put their "box" where eir one is...

Well if Virgin didn't help & you're out of contract then you might be better off moving providers.
I don't fancy Eir myself but it all depends what's available in your area.

Kiith · 19-01-2021 11:37am

I'm going with Eir, as they can get out to me this week whereas the rest will take a while.

I just know i will regret this decision

Ah-Watch · 19-01-2021 12:32pm

Kiith wrote: »

I'm going with Eir, as they can get out to me this week whereas the rest will take a while.

I just know i will regret this decision

I won’t say you’re mad but.... I understand when the install date is nearer.

Kiith · 19-01-2021 12:39pm

I really tried to hold out, but for the 2nd day in a row this was my office due to bad mobile connectivity at my house.

Great for an hour or two, but not ideal for any serious work.

tubercolossus · 19-01-2021 5:11pm

Kiith wrote: »

I'm going with Eir, as they can get out to me this week whereas the rest will take a while.

I just know i will regret this decision

I'm currently with Eir, and it's actually not too bad, connection-speed and maintenance of service-wise. I do understand that they are reputed to be nightmarish when you need customer service, though. Thankfully however, I haven't needed to interact with them much.

penev10 · 21-01-2021 8:21pm

I have Eir fibre and can only get 90MB to my house. With 5 of us its not great when we are all online. I can't get a faster connection (to my knowledge the line in my area is only 90MB max) so I was wondering if its possible to get a second connection/router that's not via the fibre/phone line and just split the load that way?

Kiith · 22-01-2021 1:30pm

Had Eir (actually KN guy) gut to check the house on Tuesday, but there is an issue with the ducts to the house apparently. They've scheduled another visit on Tuesday to install new ducts, lay a cable into the house and get fibre setup, all at no cost, which is great. Hopefully will have 1GB by Tuesday evening.

Need to call the landlord to make sure he's ok with them having to lay a cable under the driveway...should only be a minor bit of digging, as most of it will go under the grass. Just a single line across the tarmac driveway. It will get his house fibre'd up at no cost to him, so I don't imagine he will mind.

fionny · 25-01-2021 2:08pm

Anyone have any views on Pure Telecom vs Vodafone for FTTH service? Id lean pure as had bad experiences with VF in the past but have nothing to go on with Pure?

All other providers are over priced in my view

narodvale · 25-01-2021 2:57pm

How do you determine who can offer the fastest in your area?

We’re currently with Eir at home and get around 90mbpb on a good day.

Moving up the road, would love to do fibre if I could.

Do I just ring everyone/all providers?

Kiith · 25-01-2021 3:09pm

Airwire.ie/avail (thanks Ah-Watch) is what i used.

fionny · 25-01-2021 3:26pm

narodvale wrote: »

How do you determine who can offer the fastest in your area?

We’re currently with Eir at home and get around 90mbpb on a good day.

Moving up the road, would love to do fibre if I could.

Do I just ring everyone/all providers?

They are all using same infrasturcture so speeds wont/shouldnt vary.

Either you have FTTC or FTTH home... on FTTH there are 2 providers in Ireland Open Eir or Siro (ESB)

Real question is price and customer support.

narodvale · 25-01-2021 3:57pm

fionny wrote: »

They are all using same infrasturcture so speeds wont/shouldnt vary.

Either you have FTTC or FTTH home... on FTTH there are 2 providers in Ireland Open Eir or Siro (ESB)

Real question is price and customer support.

Thanks @fionny,

To determine whether we have FTTC or FTTH is a case of contacting Ireland Open Eir, or Siro?

I have a feeling we are going to be stuck with basic 'up to 100mbps' again which is a nightmare as we both work from home and struggle with this currently

Work will cover our internet, but that you can't buy what's not available to the house

fionny · 25-01-2021 4:48pm

narodvale wrote: »

Thanks @fionny,

To determine whether we have FTTC or FTTH is a case of contacting Ireland Open Eir, or Siro?

I have a feeling we are going to be stuck with basic 'up to 100mbps' again which is a nightmare as we both work from home and struggle with this currently

Work will cover our internet, but that you can't buy what's not available to the house

As Kiith mentioned this is a useful site Airwire.ie/avail it will show you whats available to you... (see my screenshot)

Ideally youll want Fibre to the Home or Siro available to you. if its upto 100mbs its VDSL only.

You can then price around.

Kiith · 26-01-2021 11:36am

So much for getting broadband this week. KN guys came out today, but can't do anything. Network blockage somewhere, and there's an ESB box in the way of where they'd planned to tunnel the duct. They've put in for a Network Blockage, to see if Eir can move their point further up the road. If they can do that, KN can install the duct. **** knows how long that'll take though.

Completely ****s me over, and need to figure out alternatives now.

Great start to the morning :mad:

Xios · 26-01-2021 6:32pm

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get BB in Naas, new build house, I'm thinking of getting the Vodafone gigabit and tv deal for €55 a month.

The house says its configured to receive Eir and Virgin broadband, am I wrong to assume there's no real difference in tech, so vodafone should work ok?

Edit: I work from home and game online, so reliability is important to me.

fionny · 26-01-2021 6:55pm

Xios wrote: »

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get BB in Naas, new build house, I'm thinking of getting the Vodafone gigabit and tv deal for €55 a month.

The house says its configured to receive Eir and Virgin broadband, am I wrong to assume there's no real difference in tech, so vodafone should work ok?

Edit: I work from home and game online, so reliability is important to me.

2 different infrastructures. Virgin is a fair bit more expensive runs on cable.

Vf is prob open eir. A lot cheaper. (I heard their tv is ****e) vf service is awful with all outsourced agents in Egypt.

Look into pure or sky also.

st3veebee · 02-02-2021 11:12pm

Looking to get setup in new apartment with broadband in Dublin 15, contacted PURE who have a good price but can't get over to initial setup until 3 weeks. I said that I really need it sooner if possible so will ask around other providers, but the PURE contact told me that every broadband supplier in Dublin use the same technicians etc so 3 weeks minimum no matter what.

Is this true? Anyone get a sooner appointment than this? Are PURE any good also??

Kiith · 02-02-2021 11:14pm

Depends on the setup i think. KN Group are used by a lot of them to do installs, so the delay might be with them.

fionny · 02-02-2021 11:25pm

st3veebee wrote: »

Looking to get setup in new apartment with broadband in Dublin 15, contacted PURE who have a good price but can't get over to initial setup until 3 weeks. I said that I really need it sooner if possible so will ask around other providers, but the PURE contact told me that every broadband supplier in Dublin use the same technicians etc so 3 weeks minimum no matter what.

Is this true? Anyone get a sooner appointment than this? Are PURE any good also??

I’m in cork and just signed up with them. Ordered on Wednesday last week and install on Thursday so I guess it’s legit how busy they are and they are right it’s open eir so either eir themselves or kn. unless you have an option on siro or virgin then you will be stuck.

NotAnotherOrange · 05-02-2021 8:21am

Hi all,

Fibre to the home is finally available in my area.

I'm with Airwire right now for fixed wireless and I do think their customer service is pretty good, so happy to stick with them but they are quite expensive.

How do Digiweb compare? Does it matter who we go with in terms of speed? I want to get 1000/100

Cheers

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