Virgin Media and Sky Broadband Question?

Question

Im not an expert at this broadband thing but when I had Virgin Media I used to have 2MB download speed. But when I changed to Sky, I now have 8MB download speed. But the thing is when I had Virgin Media, people on Xbox Live will say I had a really good connection when I hosted. Now when I host with Sky, people complain about how bad it is.

Why is this? Is it because Virgin Media uses Fibre-optic cables (so they say) and Sky doesn't?

Answer 1

Yes, fibre-optic cables transfer data using light and light travels much much faster than electricity itself (which is what sky use). So I suggest you get back with virgin media and if you want get a faster connection.

Hope this helps.

Dan

Answer 2

Just because you subscribe to 8MB it unfortunately doesn't necessarily mean you get it! It can depend how far from local exchange you are.

Try  http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/ and run a test to see what you are really getting!

I use Virgin and think they are great.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Virgin also are a brilliant company to deal with, their customer care is second to none