ps3/internet connection

rabialiones

any advice welcome on how to go about this and which provider is best to go with.
currently not with sky, virgin or anyone else.
only need broadband, dont really need tv or phone line.
thanks
would 02 wireless be suitable?

joe_pesci

You have to have Sky TV i think to get the Broadbrand with them, so that rules them out.

Virgin Broadbrand can't be got in every area, so check here with your postcode to see if you can.

http://www.broadbandchecker.co.uk/?source=goog&keyword=can%20i%20get%20broadband&gclid=CLus3Ir4s5sCFY4U4wodjT6QQQ

Too get Broadbrand you need a phone line( i think), if so probably best to go with BT, as they got a new router which is suppose to be the "best".

rabialiones

thanks for the prompt reply. although i am not connected with virgin or sky, i do have them installed in property as i have been connected with them in past.
what about the 02 broadband, would that be any good for ps3 gaming, as i have 02 contract

joe_pesci

Ive never used them, but don't see why not. Says upto 20mb speed. All though you never get that with any of them, im sure you will get 6mb+ speed wise. Which is what i get and at peak around 8mb with Sky(all though should be 20mb!). BT is same really.

To be honest they are all crap, but partly down to the router, you could pay for a decent router once connected and that will improve the wireless speed. Gaming wise i find it ok wireless on around 8mb, but it's not perfect.

So yes O2 will be good, but if planning wireless only, then maybe in future, get a decent router to help boost the speed.