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Topic: Recommended broadband providers in Dunfermline
21. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Fri 7th Feb 2025. 20:45

Raymie, by the time you`ve paid `adviser`s commission` you`ll probably be out-of-pocket!

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22. Author:  ipswichpar        
Date: Fri 7th Feb 2025. 20:45

It will be the walls. Powerlinks, Ethernet cables and boosters make a huge difference in terms of resolving issues that many attribute to a broadband problem (appreciate that hasn`t been done on this thread).

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23. Author:  Aaron Labonte        
Date: Fri 7th Feb 2025. 21:56

Been with virgin for years and iv not had a single issue with it. Sky was almost non existent. Going by things others are saying it’s just the luck of the draw what you end up with.

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24. Author:  JTH123        
Date: Fri 7th Feb 2025. 21:56

jake89, Fri

I`d say Vodafone had a better router and Plusnet the best customer service. We`re up for renewal in a few months and will likely stick with Plusnet unless Gofibre are in the area by then.


I`d also say that Vodafone gave us a better router Jake. I`ve had no issues with Plusnet. My experience of TalkTalk is that they were a right PITA when we had issues with connectivity but otherwise no problem. None of my experiences would put me off just going with the cheapest provider.

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25. Author:  Jeffery        
Date: Fri 7th Feb 2025. 22:23

I`ve had virgin fibre to the premises for about 3 years now, across two different houses. The speed is absolutely rapid. I can`t really comment on how good the WiFi router is as I have an eero mesh network so coverage is really good everywhere, and half way down the street!

My only criticism of Virgin is that in the two times there have been major (area wide) outrages they have been quite slow to repair them, almost two days one time.

Also despite it being evident that it`s a widespread issue they still dispute this and said they`d `book an engineer`, and add that if it`s in my home there will be a significant charge. I assume they monitor their network and would know if a large number of devices had fallen off it but this info doesn`t get to the call centre.

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26. Author:  brian        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 09:20

I`ve been with Plus.net for quite a few years.
don`t have fibre but download/upload speeds never an issue.

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27. Author:  Raymie the Legend        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 09:24

Thanks for the advice. I’ll work my way through them and make a decision.




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28. Author:  Raymie the Legend        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 11:56

rikaka, Fri 7 Feb 18:05

Go fibre is available in parts of dunfermline. Small independent isp based in edinburgh. We get flyers in the post I think they have decent intro offers.


£23.50 for two years. Don’t think anyone will beat that ?




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29. Author:  ipswichpar        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 12:54

The altnets are cheap but I`d be careful checking out customer service experience.

The likelihood it`ll all be fine but the commercial strength of some altnets have been significantly impacted by higher interest rates.

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30. Author:  Raymie the Legend        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 14:14

It’s a fair point, Ipswich.

Maybe one for Rikki here. I think they use cgnat for their standard fibre. Would you avoid this ?




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31. Author:  rikaka        
Date: Sat 8th Feb 2025. 21:44

I don`t think it would much of a difference from your average Internet user

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32. Author:  PARrot        
Date: Wed 12th Feb 2025. 03:01

I had a big issue with Virgin, and Sky several years ago. Both mis-sold max packages to someone with learning difficulties. I explained the situation, and Sky dropped the contract with no quibbles.
Virgin refused to and insisted He pay it in full.

I told them they were not getting a penny, and I looked forward to seeing them in court.
Never heard another word.

Years later, they dug up my lawn and fitted a cable.
It disappeared soon after. No idea what could have happened to it.



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33. Author:  ipswichpar        
Date: Thu 13th Feb 2025. 10:18

A whole of market view...



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