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ISPs with Fast Upload

Lil306
Lil306 Posts: 1,692 Forumite
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Anyone able to recommend the best ISP for me out of this list at my nearest exchange (or an alternative that would work)

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/NEHT

I'm not bothered about download speed, just one with a fast stable upload speed. So ideally a package that can cater for custom packages if needed.

I do a lot of Youtube videos so would prefer something where I can upload at decent speeds. 400k with BT is pretty shameful :(
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  • GunJack
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    S'pose you're looking at Annex M upload speeds, then ??

    Forget Orange.

    FTTC your best bet - have you asked if it's available on your PCP?? Ask BT first, then TalkTalk.

    O2/Be* or some Easynet resellers like Xilo may offer M, but restricted to the capability of the DSLAM/MSAN.

    edit - you state your nearest exchange, not the one you are actually connected to. I ask as they're NOT always the same thing ;)
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  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    I'm on Xilo my LLU exchange
    I get:
    DownStream Connection Speed 12430 kbps

    UpStream Connection Speed 1023 kbps


    1023 kbps is about the best you'll get without going for "FTTC (cable)", which might not be enabled at that exchange.

    Best bet is to see if you can get FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) that tends to give better upload speeds.
    Laters

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  • stilltheone
    stilltheone Posts: 2,131 Forumite
    Be Pro offers up to 2.5Mbps as does O2's The Works. Not sure what FTTC offers and for what cost.
  • GunJack
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    ^^^^ thought O2/Be* did Annex M, thanks for the confirmation :) FTTC will get up to 10Meg, depending on conditions at your PCP
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  • Dalglish7
    Dalglish7 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Sky is pretty slow so avoid them!
  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Domestic broadband is asymmetrical (different up and down speeds - the 'A' in 'ADSL', in fact. This is how they get fast down speeds over copper twisted pair!), so it may be worth talking to a specific business connectivity provider, who may offer a better range of products.
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