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Can someone explain internet speeds to me?
Hiya, Bt have upgraded to me 8mb wireless BB , but my pc isnt any faster? its going at 3.8 mbps ( what does that mean?) Can someone explain thing s to me thanks:o
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Virgin Broadband/Phone
I am considering moving to virgin media for the broadband(upto 8mb) & Phone (Unlimited calls) and was just hoping someone on here can clear up all my questions for me? Firstly when i pay the £19.99 for the Broadband & Unlimited calls will i have to pay anything extra a month?(I know i will still have to pay around £11 line…
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Internet Wireless Piggybackers Beware.
LONDON (Reuters) - Two people have been arrested and cautioned for using someone else's wireless Internet connection without permission, known as "piggy-backing", police said on Wednesday. The practice, which sharply divides Internet users, has been fuelled by the rapid growth of fast wireless broadband in homes and…
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Broadband
Hi, I'm looking to move my internet and possibly telephone provider. I'm currently with BT for both (option 3 for phone). I was looking at Sky but don't know anyone who already has it to ask their advice, and I've been hearing negative reports about Talk Talk. Can anyone help with the Sky issue.....is it worth it, does it…
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BT Vision questions
Thinking of signing up for BT Vision...hoping someone can help me with answers to a few questions. Does anyone know if it's possible to record 2 programs whilst watching a previously recorded program (like the Humax does)? If the broadband connection drops, will BT Vision be affected? Is surfing speed affected by BT Vision?
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Virgin 3 for 30 deal?
Hi, I am presently on Virgin 3 for 30 deal,with basic starter TV package,broadband and basic phone.I hardly use the phone...i was just wondering is there any other cheaper option available anywhere? Thanks in advance
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Exchange questiosn
Thanks for another user to post the link: http://www.samknows.com/broadband I found the exchange covering the house i'm moving to soon. NTL isn't available in the place as its a fairly new building so I've signed a contract. I have a paranoia problem :s so just trying to help my mind. The exchange is "Moortown" and it…
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Need advice -- TalkTalk
Okay, so here's the story.... We moved house mid February. Were under contract with TalkTalk in last house, so had to get it transferred to the new house... But because the broadband SUCKS, we requested just the phone deal. We were on the Talk 3 International plan, and actually didn't mind the phone deal that much, but the…
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Existing broadband connection?
We have just moved into our first house and we have set up a new account with BT and have been given a new phone number. However, when I use this number to try and get broadband on many ISPs websites it says that there is already an existing broadband connection on that phone number and I need to get a MAC code to enable…
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Fax sending/ dial up/broadband problems
On behalf of a friend... My friend has just joined up to broadband via Virgin Media but still has to send and receive faxes via computer for her business. She still has the 2nd line which she pays £11 for rental and pays £12.50 a month for dial up internet access just for the privilage of doing so. I have suggested it…
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Using my exhange info,which ISP is for me?
http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange.php?ecode=SLWAD Thats the state of my ADSL exchange. I'm currently on 8MBmax, unlimited bandwidth, for £24pm I rarely experience more than 3mb so could live with a 2mb ISP but my usage as a gamer is 20gb per month so anything less from an ISP is out of the question.
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Plusnet drop 'you stay we pay'
If you took advantage of the 'free' connection and modem deal from Plusnet (free=pay us back when you leave), Plusnet have now dropped this and anyone who has been with Plusnet for at least 12 months can leave without paying back the modem and connection fee. http://www.plus.net/residential/broadband/freesetup_bbyw.shtml
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Free Orange BB on a 12 month contract
I have just signed up for a mobile 12 month free deal with Orange, so thought I'd see what I could get their BB for as it states on their website you only get free BB with an 18 month contract. The guy I just spoke to said that I could have it on a 12 month contract as long as my tariff is £30. I have to wait to get my…
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Is BT my best option
I currently have a BT line and use BT option 1 and in addition to this I use BT broadband. While I'm quite happy with my broadbands performance I am a little unhappy with the rather steep prices. The primary use for my landline is for Internet access with the odd call made ater 6pm on the landline. I usually get a quartly…
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Orange broadband free trial
Has anyone tried the broadband 30 day free trial from orange? Having read all the bad comments I'm thinking of giving it a try but I can't believe there would be no charge if I cancelled after the 30 days, seems to good to be true. Anyone tried it out?
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question abt broadband
after speaking with dad he told me that he has to upgrade his pc ( he's running win '98) cos ntl ( virgin) told him he has to have @ least XP or it wont work.just checked their site and it does say that but it's rubbish cos i've had BB for around 6 yrs and i'm running ME.if i was him i'd ring up and get them to install it…
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Can I Download Aol Broadband?
Having successfully set up the new PC (thanks chaps for all your advice - you were right, it was dead easy - apart from the monitor). Internet connection is fine, but I can't find my AOL disc to install the software. Can I download AOL silver, or must i get a replacement disc#/ #Will a borrowed disc from a chum work, or is…
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Im leaving talktalk. Are you??
My TalkTalk contract is due to expire in October 2007. I plan to leave then. I would leave earlier but cant pay the £70 disconnection fee. I used to be happy with the service but since the free broadband offer service has gone to pot! How many others out there who signed up at the same time will be leaving when the…
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Freedom 2 Surf cheapest broadband?
No-one has ever mentioned Freedom 2 Surf as one of the cheapest broadband providers. I have been with them for about 3 years and I have to say they have been excellent. There has never been any down time, there was no delay in initial connection and there billing, enquiries and technical service is always efficient. I am…
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Less than 12 Month/No Contract ADSL
Hello, I was just wondering if anybody has any experience of these services or can recommend a particular provider? many thanks, andy
