We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Broadband & internet access

Archives for January 2005

lixxus broadband
Has anybody on here used them? It's payg starting at 5p/Mb up to 300Mb, then dirt cheap; Good for low users, not for radio, voip, or mp3 etc
Broadband £9.99 + vat
http://www.efhbroadband.com/migrations.asp Has anyone heard of these guys?
tiscali broadband
has anyones tiscali broadband automatically upgraded yet
Problems with Belkin modem/router
I bought a Belkin FSD7630 when I got broadband from e7even.com a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't get connected regularly and after being assured by E7even and BT that there were no problems, I contacted Belkin. After several calls, fortunately to a freephone no, they said the unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. I…
reliable, cheap isp?
hi, I need to leave wanadoo as theyre too expensive and I need to save some money. I was considering fast4 but from what ive read on another thread they dont seem very reliable, especially in the evening. So, anyone know of a reliable, cheaper than wanadoo, anytime package. Ive been considering Tesco, does anyone know if…
broadband for £15.00
im after going onto broadband but i only wish to pay a maximum of £15.00 per month what is the best package around at the moment thanks for any help
Broadband
Decided to move further into the 21st centuary and i'm looking to upgrade from dial up to broadband. Don't want to change telephone number. I'm an average user i.e. don't download loads of tunes or vids. Anyone got suggestions for a good braodband package?
How do you make voice calls on your PC to another PC or Landline International?
Hi guys and girls, Could you please let me know, how it would be possible to make international calls via my PC? Regards, Kam
Looking for dial up provider but also would like to know about broadband???
I'deally looking for a cheap dial up provider but does anyone know any unlimited download providers for broadband that are also cheap??? I'm on a bt phone line not cable though, but willy to try broadband if i can cancel with a months notice and have unlimited download capability. Cheers everyone.
Looking for a chaep Internet dial up provider????
Hi everyone, My situation is that i'm looking for a cheap internet provider with standard dial up. I am looking for something that covers between 7am and 9pm ideally mon through to sunday. I'm on BT not a cable area. I'm on tesco at the moment and it is just up until 4pm which is no good only £5.99 or something a month…
Free Washington State Phone number
http://www.ipkall.com/ You never know you might find a use for it, I guess you could combine it with 1899 VoIP and their 3p/call to the USA offer to allow people to ring your SIP phone for 3p/call Alternatively you can get a free UK number from https://www.sipgate.co.uk
Excuse me but you've deleted my thread.. :)
.....................................
E19/01/04 BROADBAND VIRGIN
to quote the email: "If you've been thinking of getting broadband, look no further than Virgin.net's New Year offer. Sign up before 19th January 2005 for Free activation and Free Starter Kit - saving you nearly £70." click here if you want virgin
E7Even ADSL Offer
Hiya, I've just seen a good ADSL offer on https://www.e7even.com for the next 250 Customers connection is free. Therefore price is £15 per Month for 512kb line. I've just signed-up. If anyone signs up please use my referal code: ** Referrals only on the Referral Board please - Edited by Abuse Controller ** Hope this offer…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Broadband & internet access

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Broadband & internet access

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free