It has become clear that these problems only arise because everyone is trying to use the internet at the same time, i.e. weekday evenings etc. I've been playing weekend mornings over the last few weeks and whilst not perfect it is certainly playable, although it usually starts deteriorating after midday as more people come online. Hopefully with an ISP that prioritises gaming traffic I won't have any of these problems, and can offer myself up as cannon fodder on the OcUK BFBC2 and TFU servers!
Regarding interleaving, I've checked on their website and there is mention of interleaving, and the ability to switch it off if your line stats are decent, which with any luck mine should be!
I foolishly thought I'd give Orange a chance to rectify the problem, but apparently as my speeds are acceptable (i.e. I can usually download and upload without too many problems, except a Sunday night of course when everything slows to a crawl!), there is no issue with the ping! Err, wrong!
Regarding interleaving, I've checked on their website and there is mention of interleaving, and the ability to switch it off if your line stats are decent, which with any luck mine should be!
I foolishly thought I'd give Orange a chance to rectify the problem, but apparently as my speeds are acceptable (i.e. I can usually download and upload without too many problems, except a Sunday night of course when everything slows to a crawl!), there is no issue with the ping! Err, wrong!