Review
6G Internet Review
By Sean Willis 30 November 2016 - 16:21 GMT
Verdict
The 6G wireless broadband packages are excellent value and get the thumbs up from us.
The reliability of the connection, coupled with probably the best upload speeds in the residential ISP world and low latency make the 6G broadband package ideal for people who use their internet for streaming and gaming.
Due to unique way in which 6G is delivered, peak time congestion is not evident. The potential cons may come when the 6G network gets more subscribers and the possible effects on the transmitters during extreme weather.
That said, we have had some pretty miserable weather conditions around here lately and the 6G service has been very stable. The installation team took less than an hour and the service was up straight away. We have the service for just over 6 months, so far so good.
If you’re looking for broadband that’s fast, low latency, doesn’t suffer at peak times and is value for money we would certainly recommend 6G Broadband.
Background
6G is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP for short). As the name suggests 6G provides a range of broadband products using their own wireless "Air Fibre" broadband network.
It is difficult to compare 6G with the more traditional Internet service providers as they do not use the BT Openreach network to deliver their service. 6G internet services are delivered through Wireless network connectivity so there is no reliance on underground cabling or flaky exchanges.
Most noticeably, with 6G there is no need for a telephone line for the broadband to run on which is an instant saving on of £17-£19 per month on line rental.
Without its reliance on the copper based BT Openreach network 6G offers very low latency (the time taken for data packets to be received or leave) which has huge benefits:
- The media streaming experience with 6G is far more superior. The risk of buffering is greatly reduced.
- The low latency is ideal for online gaming. The reduced lag makes for a fantastic gaming experience.
- The upload speeds beat all the competition, achieving 20mbs upstream, compared with 3mbps with a comparable Virgin package.
6G has a number of different variants of its internet packages. Some of these packages include a SIP (VoIP) telephone service through your 6G broadband connection. The SIP line comes with its own telephone phone number so you do not have to lose your existing number.
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Tom 20 April 2017 - 14:01
This is not mobile internet it is for your home, don't let the name confuse you.
Pam 12 April 2017 - 13:55
We started with 6G when a friend told us how quick it is compared to broadband, have to agree it's so fast it is like a breath of fresh air.
Agnes Jones 07 April 2017 - 13:13
Better than broadband - 5 stars
Rachel 22 March 2017 - 12:03
Great service, very pleased.
Mark 16 March 2017 - 11:19
When 6G first came out we thought it was too good to be true so held off from buying for a few months. Pleased to say it is living up to everything they said it would.
Matt R 10 March 2017 - 11:38
6G Internet is much faster than my old provider. We don't get any slow down at peak times which is when we use it most.
David T 01 March 2017 - 12:20
Installation was a bit of a pain but the results are worth it!
Ben Craddock 21 February 2017 - 10:10
We have been using 6G for quite a while now and have never been so impressed with essentially a broadband provider albeit one that uses wireless technology. I am now a huge fan and cannot wait to see what they come with next.
Jim C 14 February 2017 - 12:14
Very happy with the service that 6G provide. Their installation engineers were on time and cleaned up after themselves which is a novelty these days!
Amanda Sherwood 09 February 2017 - 18:47
6G is good for gaming, very fast speeds
Eran Bauman 04 February 2017 - 11:07
Fine broadband services, didn't know this technology existed.
Janine Preston 01 February 2017 - 10:38
Fabulous service 5/5
John Oakley 30 January 2017 - 14:36
Much faster than my 'old' fibre connection, never thought I would be saying that!
Josh P 22 January 2017 - 09:52
When I moved to 6G Internet my friends laughed saying there was no such thing but now I laugh because I beat them at world of tanks
Tina Dominique 19 January 2017 - 09:49
6G Internet unbelievably fast, honestly webpages load in next to no time. Sooooo happy :-)
Kate Webster 13 January 2017 - 11:58
Love 6G internet I would recommend it to anyone who can receive it.
David Hollowell 02 January 2017 - 11:55
6G internet is so much better that my old broadband, great for gaming.
Mohammed Ahmed 21 December 2016 - 09:02
Great service, a real boost for gaming
Tammy Flavell 04 December 2016 - 15:56
We couldn't get fibre in our area so when my friend told be about 6G I jumped at the chance of high speed intenet. There was a problem setting it all up but the support team fixed the problem and it's been great ever since.
Bill Freeth 02 December 2016 - 12:09
I moved from Virgin, the upload speeds are so much faster it's amazing. Highly recommended.