Sky will be looking to run trials of fibre-optic broadband

[bubblegun]

I was under that impression too, but the statement makes no mention of the Connect package:

Lots of Connect customers have it in their packages already so this is probably just an oversight. Connect isn't really promoted - it's like a dirty little secret.

[146Kg]

There is a power socket, but it is a single one, directly opposite the front door and is used regularly for those boring jobs like plugging in the hoover or iron.

If we have to position a modem and/or router near to the master socket, it will require some major thought and paying an electrician/plasterer, together with repainting, etc. And I really HATE decorating

You can get face plates to convert single socket outlets to double or triple socket outlets. No electrician is required as you are not altering the wiring and no decorating either.

[Stumpy]

You can get face plates to convert single socket outlets to double or triple socket outlets. No electrician is required as you are not altering the wiring and no decorating either.

The nub of it is tho ... the "room" is very small ... no-where to stash one or two bits of equipment without them causing a hazard - I'd need to convert the single socket to a triple in order to still have a spare one for normal household use, but there isn't enough wall space to fit one.

Even if there was, having two power supply units sticking out of the wall socket permanently on the main walkway of the house isn't very satisfactory - they'd get knocked constantly by kids with toys, by adults carting shopping through, etc.

It sounds like my best options would either be to get the master socket moved, or look into the additional data cable kit thing.

[Stumpy]

*giggles* I just checked the Sky website and tried out their "line checker" .. just to see if they had incorporated the fibre option into the speeds, and I got the following result:

Your current phone line is not compatible with Sky Broadband and Talk. To take Sky Broadband and Talk, please use our address checker to see if you can also order a compatible Sky Talk phone line.

Strange that, as I'm already using them! It's obviously just using BT's own system to check (not a BT landline, therefore not compatible!)

[Angel_Rex]

Lol I did the same and got the same yesterday

[Restorer]

. Connect isn't really promoted - it's like a dirty little secret.

Haha, yes. Nicely put. Just out of interest how much does it cost these days - used to be £17 when I was on it prior to upgrade of my exchange. I remember thinking all my Christmases had come at once when my speed went up from 2 to 8 mbps and my bill went down to £10, later to be reduced even further to the current £7.50!

I wonder how long it will be now before the fibre product gets reduced. I know my speed is at present only average for the Sky network but so long as I can play 720p streams through my XBMC setup without glitches and get Anytime+ HD downloads to start in 30 seconds or so I am happy and can't really justify the £12.50 extra. However, once that extra gets down to £10 or less I will be jumping straight on board .

[Scubbie]

For those of you who haven't yet noticed, Ged has added a new section to the forum:

Sky Broadband (Fibre) Help

There are quite a few of you already visiting it today, so I am sure it will only be a minority who haven't seen it.

[deadman1984]

yep got it heh cant wait for fttc like I am all excited hehe.

[Moxey]

i cant wait for sky to get a proper page up on their site actually advertising the product and clearing up all the fine details, things like if line rental is req to get it, if we need another router or it works ok with current sky N router and confirming if it is just 2mb upload or if their will be speed increases to come etc...

[deadman1984]

yea that would be awesome like at the min my mother pays 94 95 a month for broadband TV and line rental and phone but taking the broadband up from 7.50 will almost take it to 120 quid a month mark.