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[cliver]

Hi all,
I'm currently on TalkTalk fibre large service, up to 72 Mbps. I get a consistent  50Mbps download test result on this service.
My contract is up shortly and Ill be looking at options.
If I take up the BT 52Mbps service can I expect to get the 50Mbps that I get now or will I lose a chunk prorate due to the different configuration?

[j0hn]

FTTC is essentially identical on all ISPs. Your sync with TalkTalk should be the same with bt. Looking at your stats in another thread, their 52/10 looks perfect for you.

[gt94sss2]

Your speeds should remain the same though its possible that might be temporarily different for a short period (i.e. if changing ISP resets g.inp assuming its active on your line until its switched back on again by DLM)

[Weaver]

What happens about the upstream?

[Chrysalis]

the upstream will reduce from up to 20 to up to 10.

[cliver]

Thanks guys 😀

[cliver]

Just a thought.. what will talk talk do if I move to their standard fttc service, up to 32Mbps? Something must change surely?

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[kitz]

You'd likely also see the same DLM reset as mentioned above.

But more importantly your upstream would drop to just 2Mbps less overheads.

[j0hn]

BT's lower offering was 40/10, it's now 52/10. TalkTalk fibre large is up to 80/20, and fibre medium is 40/2. With your line you would achieve the full sync, but it's quite a big drop in upload.

Sorry I didn't quite understand what you meant by what would TalkTalk do? They would take your money and put you on a new contract. The change in product would also trigger a DLM reset.

[Weaver]

Tip: If you're thinking about TalkTalk, would TalkTalk business be any use to you? I read that they have a good reputation, and it has been claimed that they are quite a different bunch from the home user team. Possibly better service too. Health warning: I'm just going on what others have said tho, so don't put too much trust in these comments.    Perhaps worth a look anyway.

[cliver]

Thanks guys, think I understand now. @j0hn: I now see that my profile would change from 80/20 to 40/2 so I would get the full download speeds on my line but drop in upload as you describe. I was unclear as to what would change on my setup, I am now clear it would be my DLM settings. Thanks
@Weaver: Worth looking at but to be honest I don't personally get a lot of trouble with TT now. I'm not one to ring support every time I get a glitch. I don't have a standard setup anyway as I'm not using their supplied router ( apart from the modem side) so they wouldn't be much help anyway. If only call in if I thought my line was down for some reason. IMHO they are all much of a muchness when it comes to support, especially if you don't have a standard setup. I'll have a look at business but to be frank I'm looking for the best in terms if cost while still keeping good speeds within my lines capabilities.
@kitz: Thanks for the input here and for a great forum. I'm slowly learning by reading here and messing at home 😁. My trouble is that as I begin to get a grip on one technology it moves on to something new. I was happy messing around with 56K dial up modems and knew where I was with them 😂😂😋😊😉
Regards
Clive

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[jid]

I'm currently with TalkTalk and Fibre Large. Have you considered haggling with them? Not sure how much you're paying currently per month but I pay £20 p/m for my new 18month contract due to discounts on the Plus TV package and a £5 discount on Fibre Large.

I would think that's considerably cheaper than moving to BT and keeps the higher upload? Edit: pay line rental up front.

[cliver]

@jid: I called them last week but they won't talk about a deal until my current contract expires on 14th sept. I will be taking to them then to see what they can offer. :-)

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[jid]

Yes they're funny like that with renewing contracts! Let us know how you get on