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  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,791 Forumite
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    Jenni_D said:
    Dial-up? Do you mean ADSL (or ADSL2+)? Those speeds suggest a copper line connected as ADSL2+ (up to 24Mbps down and up to 1.3Mbps up) ... so whilst they're poor by most people's standards (those used to fibre), they're not bad for ADSL2+ and shouldn't be the cause of the problems the OP is complaining about.
    Our old ADSL (Fibre not available) used to be around 2.8 Mbps download :(
  • Jenni_D
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    Dial-up was a specific connection type - you had to physically dial a number to make a data connection (e.g. at 56kbps) which would tie up your line. (That's the point I was trying to make). ADSL (or ADSLMax) followed this which allowed for an always-on, up to 8mbps connection. ADSL2 (or rather ADSL2+) followed after which allowed for higher data rates. Based on the speeds posted then ADSL2+ is likely what @derrick currently has. :)
    Jenni x
  • derrick
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    All I know is that it is neither dial up or cable, just BB via phone line.
    Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition


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