Sky Broadband

djsim101

Any of ye Limerick lads order the Sky Broadband deal over the last few weeks?

Looking forward to getting mine up and running, 10 a month, cant go wrong.

Berty

Guy tried to deliver HUB today but I was out. I will hook it up tomorrow and let you know. I'm in Newport though so less speed than you. On my Vodafone I get about 5mbps. Line can handle up to 6mpbs here.

djsim101

Cheers Baron, I'd say not much faster than you. I'm out in Caherconlish, with Eircom 6MB NGB, Sky says line can handle 10MB, doubt that, but we will give it a go.

midasman

OB, €10 extra pm? I registered interest but haven't got prices yet from them

Nonoperational

There was a number you could call to get involved in an extended trial. Not sure if it's still going.

Berty

midasman wrote: »

OB, €10 extra pm? I registered interest but haven't got prices yet from them

I think the offer ended for initial beta testing customers on the 18th January. Go to this thread which is a long discussion on it.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82770600

midasman

thanks!

mgbgt1978

Just so you are all aware. Sky will not be installing any equipment in the exchanges.
They are simply reselling existing DSL broadband, so if your current speed is 5MB (for example) then it will still be 5MB with Sky.
It's all down to whoever provides the best value for money.

Mollywolly

Ours has been up and running since mid-December and no problems so far. We're out in Cappamore.

Speed the same as with Vodafone (5mb), upload speed just a bit faster. The main difference has been that we haven't experienced any dropping out so far, unlike with VF where it dropped out at least once a day.

Overall, highly delighted and saving €25/month into the bargain. What can be bad about that

djsim101

Just to give ye an update - Hub arrived, eircom dropped connection today so hooked up all the sky equipment, first hour I was getting 11MB - DL speed, however,now only 2 - 3MB. Was told that for the first 2-3 days dont worry about the speeds, that the speeds will settle down.

Hope so.....

Berty

My hub is not working since Friday when it arrived. They sent a recovery cd but it didnt help. I'm waiting for a courier now to bring the new hub but I'm using the Vodafone one in the meantime.

They have been very helpful to be fair to them.

xxlauraxxox

Beer Baron wrote: »

My hub is not working since Friday when it arrived. They sent a recovery cd but it didnt help. I'm waiting for a courier now to bring the new hub but I'm using the Vodafone one in the meantime.

They have been very helpful to be fair to them.

been from newport myself i cant even get vodafone reception on my moblie never mind broadband :P

tantipie

mine is up and running a few days now..so far so good:)

Berty

New Hub arrived today. 3 Speed Checks later the average is 5.56MBPS which is great for Newport. Averaging about 3.5MBPS with Vodafone. My ISP is showing up as Esat Telecommunications not Sky.

Mr E

I got up and running last night too. I was getting about 320k download speed with Vodafone, now getting 550k-590k with Sky. Absolutely delighted.

keith_d99

Getting serious dips in speed in the evenings (5.75 to 1.5) - seems to be a pattern on the rural exchanges nationwide.
Worth giving Sky a call if you have this issue

Berty

They have said that your speed will not be accurate until your line is active at least 10 days. I had similar with Vodafone, they said the line might say "Up to 6mb" but the traffic on the line might run better with 4mb.

Sky said something similar. They will audit people's lines and correct the speeds so that you have a near constant good speed rather than dips.

keith_d99

Beer Baron wrote: »

They have said that your speed will not be accurate until your line is active at least 10 days. I had similar with Vodafone, they said the line might say "Up to 6mb" but the traffic on the line might run better with 4mb.

Sky said something similar. They will audit people's lines and correct the speeds so that you have a near constant good speed rather than dips.

On day 8 alright - read somewhere that the 10 day testing is only relevant to LLU exchanges (mine's Eircom only and not NGB enabled). Mine is the Clonlara exchange.

Let's see what happens - Sky have logged an issue with "the wholesalers" (Eircom).

I was on flat 2.7 with Vodafone before. would love to keep the 5.75- big difference in browsing and Netflix streams in HD now also

djsim101

Well lads, after a up and down day 2, I got between 2.5 to 3.8.Yesterday and today I am getting over 10MB, very, very happy with this. I got a DL speed of 1.4MB last nite. I hope that they keep this up and dont throttle it back, as Eircom did.

Iang87

anyone got an update with speeds and the like. Dying to get away from upc but the broadband speeds kind of keep me but the box and craig doyle make me want to commit brutal murder

bazz26

I doubt you will get better than UPC speed, all Sky are offering is DSL broadband that uses the Eircom exchange infrastructure. The DSL speed will depend on the speed of your local exchange.

djsim101

Jes, if I could get UPC I wouldnt leave them. Their speeds aren't matched. Although if they only improve their TV lineup, a lot more people would join em.

In my estate I was stuck with Eircom but at least now, I have getting decent speeds with Sky.

mgbgt1978

Iang87 wrote: »

anyone got an update with speeds and the like. Dying to get away from upc but the broadband speeds kind of keep me but the box and craig doyle make me want to commit brutal murder

I am in Crecora on Vodafone-at-home (using the Patrickswell exchange ....just upgraded to next-gen).I now have a constant 5 meg download, and no contention drop in the evenings.
Sky will simply sell whatever Eircom can supply, they are not installing any "faster" gear in the exchanges.
My mother lives near Caherdavin and has UPC "Fibre-powered" BB. Her upload speeds are faster than my download speeds..........stick with UPC.

keith_d99

Sky for TV - UPC for broadband (if you can get it)

Put your number into the checker on http://www.homevision.ie/ to get an idea of what your line can handle

Beaver1

keith_d99 wrote: »

Sky for TV - UPC for broadband (if you can get it)

Put your number into the checker on http://www.homevision.ie/ to get an idea of what your line can handle

is homevision a stand alone company or do they use other companies services.

damull

Were these €10 offers a prelinmary once off thing?

I'm already an existing TV subscriber and I just received an offer for the new Broadband service through the door which is charging €40 for a Phone/Broadband offer, or a €30 offer which has a measly 2GB download limit!

There is no mention of a stand alone Broadband offer or a TV/Broadband only bundle. If this is the best they can offer, they can keep it.

Berty

damull wrote: »

Were these €10 offers a prelinmary once off thing?

Yes for a limited number to test the network and the reward was 12 months at that price.

amdaley28

damull wrote: »

Were these €10 offers a prelinmary once off thing?

I'm already an existing TV subscriber and I just received an offer for the new Broadband service through the door which is charging €40 for a Phone/Broadband offer, or a €30 offer which has a measly 2GB download limit!

There is no mention of a stand alone Broadband offer or a TV/Broadband only bundle. If this is the best they can offer, they can keep it.

Is that offer for talk anytime + unlimited broadband ?

Ankhyu

amdaley28 wrote: »

Is that offer for talk anytime + unlimited broadband ?

€40 is for talk freetime (evenings and weekends to Irish landlines) + unlimited broadband

It's €47.50 for talk anytime + unlimited BB

Melion

I was waiting on Sky releasing their prices and was very disappointed. Moving into a new house next week and have already sorted out UPC, €44 a month for 50mb fibre power BB, half price for the first 4 months

amdaley28

Ankhyu wrote: »

€40 is for talk freetime (evenings and weekends to Irish landlines) + unlimited broadband

It's €47.50 for talk anytime + unlimited BB

That's what I was paying with Vodafone but with a 40Gb download limit before I went on the Sky trial. I also had anytime calls to the UK & Mobile minutes as well even though I never used the mobile minutes.
The Sky €47.50 deal is unlimited bb & is faster where your line can take it.It also has international landline calls & mobile to the US,Australia & New Zealand I think.
I think the Sky deal is better even though the prices are similar.

Ankhyu

amdaley28 wrote: »

That's what I was paying with Vodafone but with a 40Gb download limit before I went on the Sky trial. I also had anytime calls to the UK & Mobile minutes as well even though I never used the mobile minutes.
The Sky €47.50 deal is unlimited bb & is faster where your line can take it.It also has international landline calls & mobile to the US,Australia & New Zealand I think.
I think the Sky deal is better even though the prices are similar.

Don't think mobiles are included, but yeah there's 20 countries you can call landlines for free

Berty

Ankhyu wrote: »

Don't think mobiles are included, but yeah there's 20 countries you can call landlines for free

Includes US an Canadian Mobile Numbers though. I have Sky myself.

djsim101

Must admint, I thought sky would have came in at a lower price point, 25-30 quid to rob customers from Eircom

amdaley28

djsim101 wrote: »

Must admint, I thought sky would have came in at a lower price point, 25-30 quid to rob customers from Eircom

I'm not sure if Eircom have to many customers any more
I thought Sky would be a bit cheaper as well.

djsim101

I know man. Can't believe that I was with them for 2 years. Suppose I didnt have a choice. Glad Sky came in, and although its the same technology behind the BB service, I am getting 3X the download speed.

xxlauraxxox

just signed up for the sky broadband to the fella that came to my door...hope i dont regret it

1huge1

djsim101 wrote: »

Must admint, I thought sky would have came in at a lower price point, 25-30 quid to rob customers from Eircom

They are using Eircoms (and to a lesser extent BT Irelands) infrastructure, Eircom are already charging Sky a high enough price to use their infrastructure so Sky's hands are somewhat tied when it comes to price.

Unless they actually invest in their own infrastructure this wont have any major impact.

If anyone can get UPC, I recommend they do over options like this.

Ankhyu

I think line rental from Eircom could be about 25 or 30 euro? So there isn't really much wiggle room for prices to drop

djsim101

Probably correct, but they could have discounted the first 6 months, to get more people on board.

Their biggest selling point is the unlimited dl, but in fairness, most of the other carriers offered up to 500gb data.

Still, I happy with sky bb, find em better than Eircom

Ankhyu wrote: »

I think line rental from Eircom could be about 25 or 30 euro? So there isn't really much wiggle room for prices to drop

bodonnell

djsim101 wrote: »

Cheers Baron, I'd say not much faster than you. I'm out in Caherconlish, with Eircom 6MB NGB, Sky says line can handle 10MB, doubt that, but we will give it a go.

Hello djsim, how did u get on with switching to sky?
I live in the village, currently with Vodafone up to 8mb, getting 2.57. I am thinking of giving sky a go but would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks

djsim101

Hey man, we are neighbours so

Just did a speed test there:



I changed over cos of the tenner deal, not expecting much to be honest, but am very happy so far with the speeds. I am getting about 10MB speeds, with 1.4MB DL speed, which is nearly 3X times faster than I had with Eircom - I was on their 8MB NGB and was capped at 500kbps.

If you need any other info, let me know or PM me.

tfitzgerald

Djsim101. Can you tell me what your line is rated at. Mine is 6 mb I am with utv Internet. But there speed has dropped a lot since Christmas. And I have had a lot of problems with them. They throttle my speed between 10 in the morning and 12 at night if i use any bittorrent . I am paying them around 60 euros a month for BB and I don't think there service is worth it. Not lately anyway.

djsim101

That seems very expensive man. Eircom rated my speed at 5MB tops, got about 2 - 4.5MB on speedtest.

Sky rated at 10MB, and as you can see, from my screenshot, that is what I am getting, without been throttled, I specifically asked the Sky Rep do Sky throttle back speeds and she said no, and this would be their biggest selling point, and to be fair, it doesnt seem that they have (so far)

porsche boy

I called Sky yesterday to see about changing over. During the chat I had the sales agent done a speed test on the line and said he could only offer 2mb!! I done a speed test while we spoke and I'm currently getting 6mb from Eircom. How, if they are using eircom's lines and exchanges can there be such a difference?? I did ask the sales lad but he didn't seem to know anything beyond his sales blurb. Really fustrated as I want to get away from Eircom due to piss poor customer relations issues.
Anyone in Kildare/Newbridge signed up yet???

tfitzgerald

Thanks a million djsim I will give them a ring tomorrow

djsim101

Cheers, let me know how you get on.

tfitzgerald wrote: »

Thanks a million djsim I will give them a ring tomorrow

Blikes

Hi Guys, didn't want to start a new thread on the subject but thought i'd share my speeds with you right after switch to Sky.



As you can see, it's nearly half the speed of Vodafone but i'm told that the line is in training mode and sky will continually up the speed over the next 10 days until it becomes unstable. The highest speed it achieved before becoming unstable is the speed you'll receive. I was Quoted upto 16.6mb/s so i'm hopeful.

Double the speed of Vodafone at €20 less per month.

djsim101

Hey bikes, funny enough for the last week or so my speeds are gone down from a steady 10meg to around 4meg. Still getting a dl speed of over meg which im happy with but still, why the sudden drop.
Must get on to them

bedstuybosco

Anybody know if u previously had an eircom line but got rid of the landline can u still get sky broadband? Do I have to get eircom to reconnect the line?

Thanks in advance

bazz26

bedstuybosco wrote: »

Anybody know if u previously had an eircom line but got rid of the landline can u still get sky broadband? Do I have to get eircom to reconnect the line?

Thanks in advance

For Sky BB you need a landline. Not sure if Sky will reconnect it if you go with them or if Eircom need to. Give them a ring.