BT Broadband (512) gone downhill over the past 6 months?

I don't know if it's just me, or BT in general, but it seems
like my BT Broadband (512) connectivity has gone
downhill over the past 6 months. When I initially installed
the kit I'd suffer no problems connecting, and very few
disconnects. These days I cannot connect without the aid of
that damn "optimizer" I found somewhere, and disconnections
are too frequent. If I thought my machine wasn't in spec. then
I'd understand, but it is *more* than capable. And I know I
am not at the edge of the exchange because if I were I wouldn't
get the thumbs up for their 1Mb package (not that I want it).

Anyone else having/had these problems?

On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 08:10:51 +0100, "RancidButtChutney"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I don't know if it's just me, or BT in general, but it seems
>like my BT Broadband (512) connectivity has gone
>downhill over the past 6 months. When I initially installed
>the kit I'd suffer no problems connecting, and very few
>disconnects. These days I cannot connect without the aid of
>that damn "optimizer" I found somewhere, and disconnections
>are too frequent. If I thought my machine wasn't in spec. then
>I'd understand, but it is *more* than capable. And I know I
>am not at the edge of the exchange because if I were I wouldn't
>get the thumbs up for their 1Mb package (not that I want it).
>
>Anyone else having/had these problems?
>
I've had BTOpenworld BB (512) since Sept. last year and can't say I've
noticed a deterioration. Sometimes I have to do the log on a couple of
times, but that has only happened about 4 times - the last time was
last week and it took about 5 goes to log on. Never been disconnected.
I live in Sussex, about 1/2 mile from my exhange (as the crow flies).

By the way, what is, and where do I find, the "optimiser." Just in
case. In Sept., after my 12 months is up, I am thinking of migrating
to a 1Mb service. I have 3 services in mind, all cheaper than BT
Broadband. They are Central Point, Fast24, or Hi-Velocity. I wonder
whether there are any thoughts on these.
John
In limine sapientiae

RancidButtChutney wrote:
> I don't know if it's just me, or BT in general, but it seems
> like my BT Broadband (512) connectivity has gone
> downhill over the past 6 months. When I initially installed
> the kit I'd suffer no problems connecting, and very few
> disconnects. These days I cannot connect without the aid of
> that damn "optimizer" I found somewhere, and disconnections
> are too frequent. If I thought my machine wasn't in spec. then
> I'd understand, but it is *more* than capable. And I know I
> am not at the edge of the exchange because if I were I wouldn't
> get the thumbs up for their 1Mb package (not that I want it).
>
> Anyone else having/had these problems?

Cannot honestly say I've noticed any difference. Although I've installed
a router since so its autoconnect/always on anyway.

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Steve Parry
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(not forgetting the SK90PY)

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"Steve Parry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Cannot honestly say I've noticed any difference. Although I've installed
> a router since so its autoconnect/always on anyway.

I've noticed, every now and again, that if I pick up the telephone handset
there's a fair bit of noise on the line and I can clearly hear the modem
training. I tried switching the filters around but it makes no difference.
Wonder if they're both buggered? Can't say if there's a correlation
between the noisy line and the disconnects (or failure to connect). If
it keeps happening I'll tell me mum. Or get me dad to beat up Mr. BT.

I'm currently getting good service & speed from BTYahoo 512. I'm on the
extended reach ADSL too.
If you are using a USB modem then wonder if your problem is USB related ? I
initially had all sorts of speed and disconnection problems until I started
using the Ethernet connection on my ST 530 router.

"John Edgar" <ejwaddr-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>In Sept., after my 12 months is up, I am thinking of migrating
> to a 1Mb service. I have 3 services in mind, all cheaper than BT
> Broadband. They are Central Point, Fast24, or Hi-Velocity. I wonder
> whether there are any thoughts on these.

Out of those 3, I would go for Hi-Velocity, based on how long they have all
been around, customer comments and Hi-Velocity's customer service - which I
have experienced and is very good..

Regards
Sunil