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Archives for August 2006

Tesco.net- ever going to increase speeds???
Anyone else annoyed with Tesco.net? I am still paying £17.97 a month (locked into contract) for just a measly 512k conection. Loads of other internet companies seem to offer 1meg or 2meg connections for that price. I know they do a "finest" broadband but it excessively expensive. Anyone know if they are ever going to…
Broadband + Landline Help
Hi I have been using Telewest Broadband/landline/Cable for last one year now, and paying 28 pounds per month, it waz on my brother's name now i want a contract preferably 12 months from any service provider, that costs me cheap my requirement is broadband with or more 2mb and landline no i do'nt need any free minutes i m…
The truth about British broadband
see article here
broadband and phone bundles?
Hi Could anybody give me some advice about broadband and phone bundles where I’m moving to you can’t get cable (i.e. ntl) thanks
BT broadband number please
Hi currently with BT broadband basic want to leave this to sign up with Talk Talk all in package as currently we have unlimited calls with them. whats the number i should call to get my MAC number from BT? thanks
Live in Hull, phone line is KC
My daughter has her phone line with Kingston Communications. I already know that Orange and TalkTalk don't cover Hull (because their websites specifically say so!). Sky are just a dead end . Ideally she wants Broadband, wireless, so my question for anyone already familiar with telecomms in Hull, is, Is there a good deal to…
Help plzz!! Problem with NTL Freedom dialup
I am with NTL freedom phone n dialup for more more than 2 years now. My services are delivered via a BT line. PROBLEM: I have recently moved to a new house and I have activated my NTL freedom line also on my BT line but the problem is that I cannot connect to internet. Whenever I dial the dialup number it gives a busy…
Dialup Internet slow/often disconnecting
Hi Recently Ive my dial-up internet to be a lot slower than normal and getting into certain cites has been taking ages - eg. MSE & Betfair. It looks promising but tends to be on the blank screen with the timer along bottom for much longer than usual. (Dialup's fine for me for what I need - when its fine. Its just last…
NTL dial up price increase from 1st Sept
Full details of all price increases
Madasafish Broadband-BT exchange full
Hi there I love this website - this is my first post! I took advice from the site to sign up for broadband with madasafish and did so on 10th August. However I still haven't got it yet, as I've been told by them that BT say my local exchange is full and I won't be able to get my broadband until after the 25th September,…
Fast4 sign up
I was filling in the Fast4 signup form and they ask for my night phone number as this is needed for the FreeTalk account. There is no mention in the FAQs of having to move from BT to FreeTalk. Did other users of Fast4 encounter this? I wonder what the advantages/disadvantages of FreeTalk are. Geoff
Monthly broadband
Please help. I am moving to London and need broadband ... however I cannot sign up for a 12 month contract as I will maybe only be in London for 6 months before moving abroad. Any advice on the cheapest monthly broadband offers (ie where you are not tied into a 12 month contract). Maybe it is cheaper to pay for a 12 month…
telewest
is it possible to use an unmetered dial up connection other than telewest or aol on a telewest phone line ???? :T
Winter abroad Internet Access
I am trying to organize myself for spending the winter in Spain/Portugal. I have bought a global simcard but apparently this can only be used for voice/texts. Apart from hot spots, can anyone help me with the cheapest way to access the internet from my laptop. :confused:
NTL the best way to terminate a contract
Hi, all, I am looking for advice that once my twelve month contract expires with NTL how to go about sucessfully ending it. I fully understand that I have to give 30 days notice, I also understand that I ring customer services and ask for retentions but, I have read countless scores on the internet of users having…
BT Broadband broken
My BT Broadband has finally been fixed today after two weeks of not being able to use it. Has anyone had any experience getting any recompense from BT for being 'off air'? I have incurred a fair bit of cost by way of time off work to meet the engineers, calls to the 0845 'helpline', calls to an 0845 dialup ISP, etc. I…
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Ukonline problems
Hi all, I am having problems getting my email and cant even bring up Ukonlines home page, anyone else getting this problem?
Help with bulldog
Can someone give me some advice please. I have been with bulldog since april. Every month i get my bill and it says i have gone over my usage limit and have to pay £4 which they take by dd. Every month i have to phone them and get it credited to the next bill. Now my new bill has come they have charged me £8 for going over…
TalkTalk Broadband on the BBC Breakfast Show
If like me and it would appear countless members of this chat forum have become infuriated and frustrated with the failure of TalkTalk to connect you to their Broadband - we are not alone. On the BBC Breakfast Show this morning (23/08/06) the programme did a piece on the failure of TalkTalk's Broadband Service. In fact,…

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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.

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