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"Broadband :: This ISP okay?"

Hi.

Some of you know I want Broadband... and for those of you who didn't know...I want Broadband.

I've been searching through ADSLguide.co.uk to find the best ISP...and well, when I got to page four, I stopped. Virgin.net Broadband!

Right, has anyone here got Virgin.net Broadband, and if yes, is it good? Also, is this deal good. I think it is, but you may beg to differ.

£24.99 :: Monthly Charge
£59.99 :: Modem and Filter
£00.00 :: Activation Charge

Virgin are a top company, and so far, I'm happy with what I have seen and read. The FAQs have answered all but one of my questions, and now I'm confident that I'm getting a deal here. My one question is :: In the period that I'm waiting for my access to be activated, can I still come online using my 56k modem?

cjh wrote:
> I believe Cable is a digital line, where as a normal BT line is
> analogue, therefor a filter is needed to enable to data to flow over
> the analogue lines correctly.

Yes Cable is a digital line and is seperate to the phone line so wouldnt need a filter. I don't have Cable as its not in our area but I assumed you get it fitted and its a different Socket from phone lines.

For ADSL, your phone line is split into two channels/frequencies (sp?) one for voice tranfser and the other for data transfer.

The splitters just make sure the voice and data signals go down the right channel.

Been reading into it. Seems that u use your existing phone line but these filters are like a new line for the ADSL therefore you can use the phone and use the ADSL.
As far as i know this doesn't make a difference compared to companies who use a digital line that doesnt need this.

The wonders of a cable modem..

*pats his on ... erm ... PC light*

*PC light lights up*

Ooooh :P

I believe Cable is a digital line, where as a normal BT line is analogue, therefor a filter is needed to enable to data to flow over the analogue lines correctly.

§niper wrote:
> I don't understand these filter boxes..
> Cable modems too expensive for them? O_O i'll have to see what
> difference it makes if nothing at all.

Cable modems dont use filters. A filter is for ADSL only. As ADSL runs off the phone line there needs to be some sort of device that filters the ADSL frequencies to the modem and then the normal telephone frequencies to the telephones, Sky Digital etc. If a filter is not fitted to each phone socket that is used, when for example the phone rings on the unfiltered socket and its answered, the internet disconnects if your on it, due to the mix up of frequencies.

I don't understand these filter boxes..
Cable modems too expensive for them? O_O i'll have to see what difference it makes if nothing at all.

YEY!

Sounds like your alright then. Its just a pain if you have a unfiltered socket as if your using your connection you can get disconnected if you get a phone call.

It has two Filters.

I have one phone box (them things where you plug the internet wire into) downstairs, where the phone and Sky Digital is, and another box on the same line upstairs, where the web is connected.