Broadband speed question!

Ally

I went on the BT site and found the following when entering my phone number.
http://www.bt.com/broadband/

"Our initial test on your line indicates that you should be able to have an ADSL broadband service that provides a line rate of 2Mbps, 1Mbps, 512Kbps or 256Kbps. "

We already have 2Mbps, but were considering upgrading to a higher speed and uncapped provider (currently with BT). Does the above mean that the max our phone line can take is 2Mbps? In which case we should look for the best 2Mbps offer?

Sorry if it is a silly question, I only just found out that it was pointless going for 8Mbps if your phone line can't actually deal with it

Thanks in advance all!

Moneysava_wannaB

You have to live near a telephone exchange which can do higher speed 8meg+ yours like mine are awaiting upgrades

Ally

Thanks.
how near is near? there is one down the road, about 10 minutes walk!

Would I have to request an upgrade and does it cost? Or, could I find out when the upgrade will happen if it is something that BT will do off their own backs?

I just need to know if it is worth researching 8Mbps providers or just zoning in on the best 2Mbps provider

thanks again ... and sorry for all the questions

Moneysava_wannaB

Its the telephone exchange needs upgrading maybe this well be done in the next few months if you live in a big town

Ally

Thanks again! Was just checking with telewest but can't get it here £14.99 for 2Mbps no DL limits! Plus £10 off via there site and £40 cashback! Am gutted

Will have to keep looking for the best 2Mbps uncapped

mhendo

If you want to find which of the LLU providers are available at your exchange, see this post for links to their own checkers.

Mr_Skint_2

Dont ever trust those checkers they are rubbish, I mean really out of date.