Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Hmm some new ideas to go with, thank you ladies :) I will ask tomorrow about line bonding. When I spoke to plusnet regarding leased lines though they didn't seem to have a clue what i was on about :/ Argh, i would be happy if i could just get 2mb at least lol
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
I spoke to the Tech support team at AvonLine.
He said that Latency shouldn't be an issue, your sound and video will just get to the customer 1/2 a second later (if anyone is on iFriends this is basically what happens there for me anyway - on bethere fast broadband).
Obviously for shoot n kill video games 1/2 a second is a big deal, but for camming is it really an issue ?
As long as my audio doesn't arrive 1/2 a second before or after my video I am not too worried.
They also said that if you get the satellite installed and it doesn't work then they will take it away and cancel the contract.
I know the OP isn't interested in Satelite anymore due to her partner needing to game, but I thought this may be useful information for someone else.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Noo i'm still VERY interested. But we'd have to keep our current package and have satellite as well so he can still game. All in all that will be incredibly expensive. Which package were you looking at hun? I'm just about to ring up about line bonding now x
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
OK, here's the verdict -
Tooway/ Avonline Satellite - Their reps both said this is great for uploading/ downloading docs, but latency means real time apps like camming/ voip will not be improved, and may actually worsen!
Line bonding - It is possible in my area but it would at best double the upload, which would still only be 0.78. At that cost it's just not worth it.
Business broadband - My line is restricted by the crappy local exchange and no package can improve it business or otherwise. All it will do is make the connection more stable, whatever that means.
Leased line - Too expensive
So basically, I am stuck with what I've got. Unless we move :(
Thank you all for your suggestions. I really hope someone can come and update this thread when we find a solution x
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
I feel your pain ^ , I've been waiting for ages, for a solution to enable me to move into my dream house , but it's rural location and the shitty uploads prevent me from doing so :-(
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
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Citychick
I spoke to the Tech support team at AvonLine.
He said that Latency shouldn't be an issue, your sound and video will just get to the customer 1/2 a second later (if anyone is on iFriends this is basically what happens there for me anyway - on bethere fast broadband).
It sounds like you and the OP have been given contrasting information from the customer service at Avonline. I'm hoping that Citychick has the accurate version, but I fear out of no reason other than bad luck , that Suzies account is probably more realistic :( Interesting point about them cancelling the contract though - But I guess our version of it 'not working' and theirs, could come down to discretion on their part though.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
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ukmissy
It sounds like you and the OP have been given contrasting information from the customer service at Avonline. I'm hoping that Citychick has the accurate version, but I fear out of no reason other than bad luck , that Suzies account is probably more realistic :( Interesting point about them cancelling the contract though - But I guess our version of it 'not working' and theirs, could come down to discretion on their part though.
Okay this is an e-mail I had to confirm from Tooway10
Hi,
Thank you for your enquiry,
I can confirm if there is a lag the software is available that can be adjusted to offer a synchronised webcam and voice call.
We do not offer the software, it should be relatively easy to find suitable software and as you would expect I will be happy to assist you to do so.
http://www.tooway10mb.com/benefits
I am unaware of systems supporting online gaming. I would be interested in looking at the website that offers this.
Hope this helps, feel free to call or email me with any question.
Kind Regards
BUT - I have this morning spoken to a friend in rural Ireland (fellow cammer), she said DON'T DO IT.
They will tell you it's fine and that you can get a refund ...but you still have to pay the installation and first month which is expensive.
That's her personal experience after having Tooway and being told that it would be 'fine' for webcamming.
Sexysusie : I was looking at the 10meg Download and 4 meg upload one
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
is your friend still with them or did she find something better? x
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sexysusie
is your friend still with them or did she find something better? x
She moved :)
Have you had a look here ?
http://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=29017
Sometimes it says if Infinty is due to come to your area
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
lol i wish. there is no chance we'll even get adsl1 within the next 10 years. I checked my number and postcode and it said "Sorry, you're not currently able to get BT Infinity."
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Hi Susie,
I' in the back of beyond at the moment
Download = 1.30
Uplad = 0.37
So I am using my 3 Mifi and the upload is 2meg
It's not ideal but probably would cost you the same amount as a Satelite.
If you go into the 3 store they can tell you what % coverage is in your area.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Hi,
Don't know if this helps but i am using Virgin Media non -business package XXL 50Mb broadband and it cost me with all my tv stuff etc..around 80£ a month. And my upload is always around 5 Mbps and i am using my connection wireless.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
We cannot get cable here. I assume you're in a city or close to one. We are rural, hence this entire thread lol
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Browneyes
Hi,
Don't know if this helps but i am using Virgin Media non -business package XXL 50Mb broadband and it cost me with all my tv stuff etc..around 80£ a month. And my upload is always around 5 Mbps and i am using my connection wireless.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Cheers hun, we did look into this with 02 but were told the latency would also be a problem here. How do you find camming with that connection, and can you split?
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Originally Posted by
Citychick
Hi Susie,
I' in the back of beyond at the moment
Download = 1.30
Uplad = 0.37
So I am using my 3 Mifi and the upload is 2meg
It's not ideal but probably would cost you the same amount as a Satelite.
If you go into the 3 store they can tell you what % coverage is in your area.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
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Originally Posted by
sexysusie
Cheers hun, we did look into this with 02 but were told the latency would also be a problem here. How do you find camming with that connection, and can you split?
It's my second day camming with my 3 mifi dongle, I ad their standard one and this blows it out of the water.
Not sure how much this is going to cost me, but am trialling it for 2 weeks.
Picture is really clear, sound is perfect.
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Just spoken to 3 about mifi and tempted to get it for one month as a trial. Will have to pay 39.99 for the device and 15.99 for the month's contract but she says coverage is excellent and i oculd get 3-5 upload omg omg omg!!! lol. Data costs are astronomical though - 10p per mb over your included usage allowance. Trying to work out roughly how much it would cost me per month as I'll go through 15gb in no time. Thanks for the suggestion tho citychick, i'm all hopeful again now :D x
Re: Uk girls - satellite broadband/ how to get 2mbps+ upload?
Had a little play today, getting my boyfriend to watch my cammodels page and come into JCI free chat on his computer while i used the wifi hotspot tethering thingybob on his phone (3 network) to connect on my laptop. My phone network (vodafone) was absolute shite... wouldn't even open a page!! 3 was excellent, couldn't see any latency at all. We tried skype too and was brilliant although it dropped to medium quality and the video froze after about 2 mins. He was rushing out to work so we didn't get chance to have another go, but sometimes skype quality does drop for me even on my normal asdl connection so not sure if that is a bad sign. Speed wise though it seemed ok. 3 say i am 5 miles from their mast and have full coverage so will get full 2.57 upload and 7.2 download though i won't hold my breath on that lol. If it's better than 0.37 upload and 3.5 download then it'll be worth it especially if i can splitcam :D
Worked out the data usage problem - just buy 2 15gb dongles, works out £26 per month and £100 initial outlay :D
I've bought a mifo dongle off ebay just now so will let you know how it goes. If anyone else wants to get one/ has already got, maybe we could do a comparison over the next couple of weeks? x