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Druidor
post Sep 16 2016, 09:00 PM
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Well I am in Stockcross and only get 1meg dsl.

Thanks to bt cutting my line and then reconnecting to a different cabinet I cannot get fibre wowwhich nun likeneighbours who get 30meg

Being stone walled by BT as to when this farce will be rectified.

Gigaclear still not coming up on their site for connectability as it would be a god send for home and work tasks for me.
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post Sep 16 2016, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE (Druidor @ Sep 16 2016, 10:00 PM) *
Well I am in Stockcross and only get 1meg dsl.

Thanks to bt cutting my line and then reconnecting to a different cabinet I cannot get fibre wowwhich nun likeneighbours who get 30meg

Being stone walled by BT as to when this farce will be rectified.

Gigaclear still not coming up on their site for connectability as it would be a god send for home and work tasks for me.
I'd probably start with a new keyboard before you worry about your line speed. wink.gif
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post Sep 16 2016, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Sep 16 2016, 10:04 PM) *
I'd probably start with a new keyboard before you worry about your line speed. wink.gif

Is it any wonder we don't get new peeps posting?


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post Sep 17 2016, 06:14 AM
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QUOTE (Druidor @ Sep 16 2016, 10:00 PM) *
Well I am in Stockcross and only get 1meg dsl.

Thanks to bt cutting my line and then reconnecting to a different cabinet I cannot get fibre wowwhich nun likeneighbours who get 30meg

Being stone walled by BT as to when this farce will be rectified.

Gigaclear still not coming up on their site for connectability as it would be a god send for home and work tasks for me.


I can well understand your frustration. There are rather too many locations in the area where connectivity is appalling. Today, connectivity is a critical utility provision, in many ways of higher priority than say than electricity or gas. Trying to challenge the oligopoly providers on your own is almost impossible. However, this sort of thing is exactly what Parish Councils are for. Your neighbours doubtless have similar issues and together pressures can be applied as a community. So, I'd suggest Stockcross Parish Council may be a good place to start.


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post Sep 17 2016, 06:57 AM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Sep 17 2016, 07:14 AM) *
I can well understand your frustration. There are rather too many locations in the area where connectivity is appalling. Today, connectivity is a critical utility provision, in many ways of higher priority than say than electricity or gas. Trying to challenge the oligopoly providers on your own is almost impossible. However, this sort of thing is exactly what Parish Councils are for. Your neighbours doubtless have similar issues and together pressures can be applied as a community. So, I'd suggest Stockcross Parish Council may be a good place to start.

You won't get much connectivity without electricity. laugh.gif
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post Sep 17 2016, 03:52 PM
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You won't get much connectivity without electricity. laugh.gif
Yes, putting it above power as a priority seems a little strange.
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post Sep 17 2016, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE (Turin Machine @ Sep 16 2016, 11:55 PM) *
Is it any wonder we don't get new peeps posting?

Yes, but they need to use the Queen's English, and not use a phone to post.
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post Sep 17 2016, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE (gel @ Sep 17 2016, 06:22 PM) *
Yes, but they need to use the Queen's English, and not use a phone to post.

Why? Who made u the boss.
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post Sep 17 2016, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE (newres @ Sep 17 2016, 07:57 AM) *
You won't get much connectivity without electricity. laugh.gif

Yeah, won't be able to get on foolbook like.
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post Sep 17 2016, 06:43 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Sep 17 2016, 04:52 PM) *
Yes, putting it above power as a priority seems a little strange.


Sigh, haven't you old lags ever heard of batteries or solar panels?



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post Sep 17 2016, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE (gel @ Sep 17 2016, 06:22 PM) *
Yes, but they need to use the Queen's English, and not use a phone to post.


Can't see either mentioned in the rules; could you post a link, my copy must be out of date. laugh.gif


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post Sep 17 2016, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE (newres @ Sep 17 2016, 07:57 AM) *
You won't get much connectivity without electricity. laugh.gif


Might be worth you avoiding hospitals when power outages are likely! tongue.gif


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post Sep 18 2016, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Sep 17 2016, 07:43 PM) *
Sigh, haven't you old lags ever heard of batteries or solar panels?
There aren't many household routers that run off batteries or solar panels.
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post Sep 18 2016, 04:00 PM
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Hey man, like you gotta get green man! Like it's the new way man. Its like, the environment man. Anyway, gotta go there's like a plant in the garden I really gotta try!


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post Sep 18 2016, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Sep 18 2016, 04:43 PM) *
There aren't many household routers that run off batteries or solar panels.


Err, but rather a lot have at least one car (equipped with a charging socket) on the drive! It's now 2016 not 1986; age creeps up on us all. cool.gif


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post Sep 18 2016, 07:12 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Sep 18 2016, 06:59 PM) *
Err, but rather a lot have at least one car (equipped with a charging socket) on the drive! It's now 2016 not 1986; age creeps up on us all. cool.gif
How many household routers would run off a car "cigarette lighter" socket?
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post Sep 18 2016, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Sep 18 2016, 08:12 PM) *
How many household routers would run off a car "cigarette lighter" socket?

Both my broadband modem and wifi router are 12V electronics and would run perfectly happily off a car battery or solar-charged 12V leisure battery, although you'd typically have a 240V inverter.


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post Sep 18 2016, 07:46 PM
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Deleted while I go and inspect my router.
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Sep 18 2016, 08:46 PM) *
Deleted while I go and inspect my router.


The issue isn't about powering up routers, more about ample and adequate broadband connectivity which is a different issue.

Like it or not, it's almost impossible to run a business of any worth without being on line with adequate connectivity, even third world countries recognise that. Similarly, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to conduct individual lifestyles without adequate access. Not only for entertainment, but for education, health and government services too. Yes, there is still a sizeable minority without, but that is fast reducing.

Low voltage power is likely to become far more common. Most electronic appliances these days are manufactured to operate at low voltage. Transformers are fitted to suit individual nation state electricity distribution voltages. Solar panels and micro wind turbines etc, generally output at the same low voltage. So, taking out the transformer, reduces transformer loss and enables direct use (even via battery) of home produced off grid electricity.


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