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Need help swaping from Virgin Media to a suitable ISP.

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Currently I'm on Virgin Media and I have there 10MB package, I've been annoyed by their bad service over the phone, speed drops and price. I game alot and I think I need unlimited downloads, I'd prefer this also just to rule out the paranoia of going over the cap of most good ISPs. I was wondering what ISP would you recommend with unlimited downloads that actually has a good connection and cheap. The best internet connection I could find that was unlimited and had a good price was Sky and their MAX package, can someone please tell me about Sky and the Max package or any other internet provider they recommend. Thanks.
 
Download performance doesn't play a huge part in multiplayer, where strong upstream and low latency are more important. Virgin Media is a bit hit and miss with this aspect and if you lived in another area then your experience with them might be different.

For the record, my new flat is connected via Sky MAX, I'm supposed to get 8 to 10Mbps from the line but in reality they only give me 4 to 5Mbps. That's fine for me though and I don't expect much for just +£10 per month on the TV service costs. Haven't tried multiplayer, but I will soon.

Still, other than the Sky MAX package, you should probably check out O2 or Be Broadband's (same network platform) packages. They seem to get pretty good ratings overall and are affordable. Just remember that "unlimited" is a bit misleading as most services still have hidden caveats and usage policies underneath.

Remember to check whether either Sky, O2 or Be’s unbundled network covers your phone number though: http://www.ispreview.co.uk/checker/

It could also be quite time consuming and or cost a little extra to move strait from VM (cable platform) to one based off BT’s separate infrastructure. You may end up having to pay a new-line charge of up to £120, but this is somewhat variable. Discuss it with the receiving ISPs first.
 
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