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    Default How to check how far you are from the exchange

    http://www.samknows.com/broadband/checker2.php

    Type in Phone Number and Post Code - then click on BT ADSL or whatever

    Less than 1km is fantastic

    2km you should expect half speed to what you order

    5km forget it

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    i'm 364m away from the exchange - i only get 5mb though on a good day (paying for 8mb)

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Sweet. My exchange is literally right outside my door! (Well, on the next street )

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Humm im about a mile away (982 metres)... seem to get about 6mb on a good day tho
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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    1.34Km away...maxes out at about 6.5....good enough for me.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Yea the site deals with straight line distances, not real cable distance. I'm less than a mile from the exchange yet over 3k in cable distance.

    It sucks but there you go.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    BT ADSL broadband availability
    You are connected to the Darwen telephone exchange.

    ADSL is available in your area
    Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL Max services

    According to BT Wholesale, your phone line should be able to support a 4Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max.

    Standard ADSL RAG results:
    [BT ADSL Code: GEGEGEC] You can receive 2Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: GEGEGEC] You can receive 1Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: GEGEGEC] You can receive 512Kbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: GEGEGEC] You can receive 256Kbps ADSL

    You are approximately 2.24km from the exchange (straight line distance).

    I tend to get a 6meg connection via Tiscali's TV service. I'm happy with that.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    I am approximately 378 metres from the exchange (straight line distance).

    Still get only 6mb, sometimes a little more but usually only on ng.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    You are approximately 879 metres from the exchange (straight line distance).

    Get about 5MB on a good day
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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    According to BT Wholesale, your phone line should be able to support a 7Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max.
    You are approximately 131 metres from the exchange (straight line distance).

    Its just round the corner, my speed seems shite though

    never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups!:thumbup:

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    It's down to the wiring, your exchange might be next door, yet the wire from the exchange to your home could go for miles before it reaches you.

    Stick everyone on superfast wimax and be done with it!!!

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    I dont have an 'Exchange' on Cable.

    Pure speed all day until capping time!


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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Quote Originally Posted by CueballKrill View Post
    It's down to the wiring, your exchange might be next door, yet the wire from the exchange to your home could go for miles before it reaches you.

    Stick everyone on superfast wimax and be done with it!!!
    That is so true. my m8 lives right opposite the exchange and he gets on average 2.1.
    Im 1.43 km from exchange and get 4.00 on average.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    1.98km away and can get 3mb. hmmm im sure bt sold me an 8mb package lol

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    You are approximately 1.55km from the exchange (straight line distance).



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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    You are approximately 48 metres from the exchange (straight line distance).
    Surprising!

    According to BT Wholesale, houses at your postcode should be able to support a 8Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max.
    20Mb with VM, So I'll stay put!


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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Standard ADSL RAG results:
    [BT ADSL Code: REGEGEC] You cannot receive 2Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: REGEGEC] You cannot receive 1Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: REGEGEC] You can receive 512Kbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: REGEGEC] You can receive 256Kbps ADSL

    You are approximately 3.80km from the exchange (straight line distance).
    doesnt really work out, the distance to the exchange as the crow flies must be at least 50% kess than the actual cable distance, but if i'm lucky i get a whopping 1.5meg.

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    well i am 1.40km from exchange
    i get 12mb on sky broadband
    and very happy with it

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    2.83km
    and mine is shite!!!

    So at least this tells the truth, not like my fooking suppliers

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    Default Re: How to check how far you are from the exchange

    Sh1te.

    BT ADSL broadband availability

    ADSL is available in your area
    Your exchange is also enabled for ADSL Max services

    According to BT Wholesale, your phone line should be able to support a 3Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max.

    Standard ADSL RAG results:
    [BT ADSL Code: AEGEGEC] You cannot receive 2Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: AEGEGEC] You may be able to receive 1Mbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: AEGEGEC] You can receive 512Kbps ADSL
    [BT ADSL Code: AEGEGEC] You can receive 256Kbps ADSL

    You are approximately 2.60km from the exchange (straight line distance).


    I pay for 8 meg connection (PIPEX MAX) but get nowhere near that.

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