17-09-2015 19:32
Is Now Tv suitable for only those who have unlimited broadband?
I write as someone who has a monthly broadband allowance of 40gb.
Can I dip in and out or does Now Tv continue to stream once activated?
BJM
17-09-2015 22:34
Would you consider upgrading your broadband to Unlimited? There are some great deals from the ISP's at the moment which would allow you to enjoy NOW TV and other catch-up services without the worry of going over 40GB.
18-09-2015 11:55
@BicBasher wrote:
Would you consider upgrading your broadband to Unlimited? There are some great deals from the ISP's at the moment which would allow you to enjoy NOW TV and other catch-up services without the worry of going over 40GB.
Hi @Anonymous User
Be careful though not all the deals around are for unlimited broadband. The adverts you see/hear on TV and radio for BT often have ridiculously low data limits attached to them.
If you want to find good unlimited broadband deals go direct to the websites for the ISPs and look for deals that specifically say "unlimited"
18-09-2015 12:29
Thanks for the comments. They have cleared up something for me. My BT broadband usage went over its max 20 gb max, after some checks I discovered usage was 11gb on 5th Sept and 7 gb on the 6th....watching Eng v Ireland and the golf over the two days on a one day pass. Didnt realise the usage would be that high. The info doesnt make it clear, would have opted for unlimited if I had known.
NOW TV ----- make it clear.
18-09-2015 13:30
@Anonymous User it'll be the golf what did it. Watching an 80/90 minute match isn't too much data, but leaving it on all day for golf or cricket really adds up,
18-09-2015 22:34
Thnx. I understand that now, but usage is alarming using 24 hrs pass. Thanks for your comments
27-09-2015 17:29
@Anonymous User, Sky are offering unlimited standard broadband for free with a landline. Currently £16.40.
29-09-2015 7:39
Dear Forum Members
Just a couple of observations/personal thoughts:-
1) I've always thought that signing an ISP contract that has a monthly usage cap was self defeating because when accidentally going over the cap it can be financially very painful and I believe that most of us have no idea how many GBs per month we use, especially when we have family members with their smart phones, laptops, etc. using the Internet as well.
2) When looking for a new ISP, rather than checking adverts, it makes more sense to check out the latest WHICH? report. This will tell you what the ISPs are actually up to, their performance, is their customer service up to par, etc. not just what they say in their glossy adverts.
As said, these are just my thoughts.
UK Bob
29-09-2015 9:01
Can't comment on other ISPs but mine does allow me to click on usage so I know what I use daily/monthly.
With just 2 in house ( one ancient and one even more ancient) we use around 200Gb/month - I switched to unlimited adsl when I first bought Roku LT in Dec 2012
Fortunately, at 8Mb, our adsl connection is fast enough to cope with all our demand requirements so not tempted by fibre which is available as BT cabinet ( not directly with them) is about 300 metres away.