I promised I'd get there in the end

New user registrations are trickling in slowly; because I've asked for two speed test results I'd expect it to be a little while before we get many results back.
The wiring tips sounds like a good idea - I'll do just that. That said, this is about something longer term; the best anyone is going to get from ADSL is 6.7Mbps which is abysmal in this day and age (I recognise it's the country average, allegedly, that's dire as well) and in our house there's nothing that can be done because we have an ancient star wiring configuration close to perishing, it's all just so hopelessly naff and antiquated. Yes, I could rewire it myself (even though I'm not allowed to, because it is not "customer's internal wiring"), but the performance still wouldn't be any kind of solution. But if people can get more out of their lines in the meantime that can only be a good thing.
I spoke with East Hants yesterday about their plans, and updated the information on the site (the link further down on the left hand side) - they have a bid in with BDUK, expect to hear back soon, and on that basis if successful would look to move to procurement around the middle of 2012 with possible rollouts from early 2013.
Encouragingly (and the call was very encouraging, a fair bit of useful information was exchanged in both directions) they're trialling a variety of different technologies since Hampshire is 85% rural by geography (25% by population) so presents some special logistical challenges for fixed line options.
As regards the survey, it's very early days yet. We have some results in ranging from sub 1Mbps to 6.1Mbps (I think my 3G thing is winning at the moment, laughable really!) which is broadly what I'd expected. I wondered whether asking for the router stats might put people off as it's a bit "tech" but they're very useful in order to get a picture of the quality of the lines, which has a bearing on the possible performance of a cabinet based solution.
Oh, and the village does have two cabinets - there's one near the Hen and Chicken apparently, I've never seen it - must be well hidden. Have you seen it
Keep an eye on the site, as I'll post up a "wall of speeds" page when we have enough results to do so, with the results so far (that won't personally identify anyone, just to reassure you).
And thanks for being one of the first to complete the survey. Aside from the broadband, there is quite a range of interesting local planning stuff going on, so the site will be very useful as we go forward.