Broadband & internet access

Archives for October 2005

Static IP Broadband Deals
Hi, Does anyone have any advice on the best deals out there for uncapped broadband with a static IP address? Thanks!
To Change Or Not To Change
I am thinking about changing to broadband but am not sure if it's worth it. I currently pay 14.99 per month on wanadoo anytime and am looking at their broadband package. Some days we don't use the internet at all but others it could be up to approx 5 hours. Am I correct in thinking that your computer is connected to the…
NTL - Customer ha-ha Service
I tolerate NTL service on TV and Broadband but think they have just broken my tolerance level. My e-mail died last week, and a very nice lady in India was able to check and determine it was an NTL problem. As I need email and web access for my business NTL said they would rush an engineer out in 5 days! I am now sat here,…
wanadoo - comments?
Hi i am thinking of swapping to Wanadoo broadband, they advertise £14.99 for the 1st 6 mths then £17.99 for up to 8 meg (currently only 2mb in my area, but may be 8mb by xmas) it is also free wireless for the 6mths then £4 after that if you choose to continue, this is something i have wanted for a while and they provid all…
Thinking to get a unlimited Broadband, speed quicker than 1Mbps?
Curently with Plus.net, good speed and service but not happy to pay 1.25/Gb data once using more than 1GM quote, always do. Prepare to pay about less than 20/month, need the good service. Thinking about Tiscali, but not sure bout quality? Any help, great appriciated!
Not being billed for NTL 1mb Broadband.
I am looking for some advice really!! I used to have phone and internet access with NTL - I cut off the phone about 2 months ago as I changed to a contract mobile which was 500 free x-network minutes and 100 text a month for £5.99 (will tell you about this again!!) so was only being billed by NTL for my internet, £17.99…
Swopping phoneline/no. with broadband??
I am currently on Eclipse Flex Business 250 @ £17.99 pm (1 month contract) but wish to move my broadband to another tel line/no that we have coming into the house. I assume this would be classed as a new set up rather than a migration? If I have to pay set up fee or cancel existing and start again, what would…
Upgrading to broadband basic
Please I need your advice. What do I do first when I upgrade to broadband basic? Still thinking of doing it. I am now on btyahoo surftime 24/7, do I get broadband first and when it is up and running then cancel my btyahoo surftime? I intend to go with another provider e.g virgin or toucan rather than bt. Is it possible to…
aol
Has anyone ever tried getting out of a broadband contract with AOL?! i have tried numerous times (aprox 15hrs a week,each week for a mth) bnasically i can`t get online, and haven`t been able to for over 1 mth. i have had a replacement modem, but still no difference, there are no probs with the phone line, so AOL have…
Printing Labels from Free Email Address Book
Does anyone know of a free email servive from which labels can be printed?
Is There A Cheap Dial Up Connection
that you don't have to enter your credit card details for???
Non Contract Broadband
I would like to get non contract Broadband, please could I have people’s recommendations? I already have the modem/hardware etc. I'm not necessarily looking to go with the cheapest provider but the one who provides the best balance of service/cost. Thanks SB
PIPEX acquired Freedom to Surf
http://www.freedom2surf.net/aboutus/press.php?release=30 Will they retain the exellent service or should we expect some future problems ?
Wanadoo?....well no...I don't!
Just wondering whether anyone has found a handy loophole for the latest bugbear from Wanadoo! :naughty: They now offer 2meg broadband for the same price as the 1meg that I signed up for just under a year ago (having been a pay as you go/pay monthly customer for years!) and Mum signed up for about three months ago.....In…
new to broadband
can anyone help me? i have just got tesco broadband but my computer is upstairs approx 10 meters from the phone socket, i have an extension lead which i used for my dial up is this sufficient or will this slow me down?
BT Anytime dial up on Telewest
the 0808 993 3001 number supplied by BT is constantly engaged on Telewest but fine on BT, I know the shortcode 120 is for AOL users dialling in from Telewest does telewest have a shortcode for BT users?
BskyB internet
intresting....... business.scotsman.com/media.cmf?2098162005
Unsure what to do.
My computer system is dated. It is windows'98. Of late I've been wondering if the time has come to a newer system. I've seen for about £350, Tesco have a complete package and recently Dell are offering systems for less than £300. On paper, everything seems fine, but we don't live in a perfect world and I'm wondering what…
should I move away from Tesco?
hi guys. I know there are loads of threads about different packages - but i'm just back from being away for a while, and wondered if you could give me some opinions on the following. I'm currently with Tesco, paying 17.99 for a 512mb connection. My one year contract ends next month. Should I: a) Change to a better package.…
helpp pleasee making my BB package
hey just a quick question here right now i have a ntl broadband package with telephone packages which is something like 30-40 pounds my speed is 1.5mb so dats pretty good i have recently seen betheres 24mb broadband for 25 pounds and i am intrested so i am thinking to cancel ntls package with them i will then have a normal…

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