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Archives for March 2007

Switching Broadband...practicalities+PLUSNET
Hi would be grateful if someone could just explain the details of doing this. I have the MAC code but what actually happens:- - should one specify a day for switch? - how do you know it has happened? do you have to do anything to router etc? PS if there is anyone on here thinking of using PLUSNET, my strong advice is do…
Intermittent BT Broadband connection anyone?
I seem to be getting intermittent problems with my broadband a few evening per week over the last few weeks when I loose connection for half an hour to a hour. Normally 5.30ish onwards. I am presuming it must be a BT problem as it seems to happen around the same time. Any thoughts?
BT Total Broadband yes or no
im still on dial up with BT and have been for a few years and only have just built the courage to go to broadband and wireless and change my computer (its 5 yrs old) and get a laptop, so i need a bit of help! i have no idea whether to go with BT total broadband or not? if i do, it would be option 1 (for 12 mths) but would…
best deal on upgrading bt broadband
I've been offered an upgrade by btbroadband but I'm looking for some advice on the possibility of getting a better deal. I don't want to switch broadband providers. Here is some background - I'm currently on BT option 1 for broadband which is £17.99 a month and they will upgrade that in return for a new contract of 12…
Talk Talk Problems ???
HERE IS A PAGE TO LOOK AT http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a292.asp SOME INFO THATS USEFUL FOR CONTACTING THEM HARD TO GET HOLD OF Some hard won contact details for those with a Talk Talk Complaint Escalations Department 01925554000 Kerry Bell (Head of Department) Tom HUNTER, manager, x4174 Adam DOWER, x 3037 Ashley WARD,…
A Broadband Question
I have a phone line supplied by BT and I use them for my broadband provider and phone calls, my total bill for this quarter worked out as follows: BT Together option £30.63 Broadband Services £48.48 VAT 16.67 Equipment Rental £3.25 Cost of Calls 13.22 I really only use the phone line for broadband and the total bill for…
Tesco internet
I've read that Tesco offer internet access, and indeed I can see it on their homepage as a link. However, it seems to be a dead link or "Access forbidden". Anyone on Tesco? I should imagine their BB is much the same price as anyone else's?
Broadband Prices
I currently use BT broadband at £48 per quarter and BT supply my phone line. Is it possible to switch to a different broadband provider and keep BT as my phone line provider. If the answer is yes what companies offer a cheaper broadband service than BT Broadband at £48 per quarter? Thanks.
FREE Wifi
Check out the link for listings of free Wifi hotspots in your area https://www.squidoo.com/freewifihotspots:beer:
I need a short term internet.. where do i go?
I am moving to a house soon for about 6-12 weeks and want to keep some internet available due to collage and other comitments I cant use the local library for work etc. so does anyone know of anyone who will do a short term internet package down a BT line (there is no cable in the area) or am I going to have to chug along…
Am i getting a good deal?VIRGIN MEDIA
I am with Virgin i wrote a thread a few weeks ago now i was very disappointed as virgin was going to charge me £50 because my 1 year old had lost my viewing card .I spoke to two different people at virgin and they both stood there ground and said i had to pay.Three phone calls later they did it for free .Going onto a…
Having broadband problems? look here...
http://www.ispa.org.uk/ I spent 6 weeks dealing with aol customer services (not a realistic moniker that) I was lied to on several occasions, also promised I would be called back when I complained re the cost of calls.(never happened) I also discovered 'unlimited' downloads means 60gb a month in aol's eyes (If that's fair…
free24-7 disappeared??
My Dads dial up ISP is free24-7.net and since last week he has lost service, can't get connected to net at all. The website is down/gone so I can't get a phone number for him to call them and find out whats happened. Anyone know of a number to call them? They seem to have disappeared from the face of the earth :confused:…
Watchdog best broadband results
Watchdog 'best broadband' results are on BBC 1 now! 8pm Could be interesting.:D
Advice re getting wireless braodband
I have just cancelled our BT broadband package as it just wasn't working at all - I could connect to next doors wireless internet but not ours! I am now left with a decision of who to go to next and just want something that is relaible after all the problems I have had with BT. I also want to be able to connect 3 PCs…
Any good broadband/line rental combo deals?
Since the demise of Biscit (V21) I've been on the lookout for a new ISP. Does anyone know of any good (reliable) broadband / line rental combo deals for around £20?
Broadband Refferals
Hi, I'm working on becoming self employed doing computer work for people such as setting up broadband connections. Does anyone know any good ISP refferal programs? what I hope to be able to do is provide broadband installations for free or a very small fee. Thanks in advance, Redders
Virgin Media - Be wary!!!
Hi Just wanted to let peeps know, to be very wary of the packages VM are offering. We moved across to the VIP package a month ago, and we have had nothing but problems. In the past month, we have been billed for £150.00 for services - AND it's the usual story, it takes an age to get through to speak to someone, and then…
uncapped dial-up
I require an unmetered and uncapped dial-up service. Please, note the difference between unmetered and uncapped. Most providers have a 150 hr limit. I require double that. Please, don't suggest broadband, GPRS, or satellite as I am out of reach. I am currently with Fast4. However, on most days I am blocked for several…
BTBroadband cooling off period
Does BTBroadband have a cooling off period - ie you can cancel within the first 30 days of the service being activated? I've looked through their terms and conditions but can't find anything. Also does anyone know anymore about their "home mover policy" - again I can find nothing on their website! Thanks

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