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Internet/Broadband with no phone
I live on a boat & have no BT line. I would like to get broadband (or even just a normal poxy internet connection!) using a wireless modem thing (am a bit of a technophobe so not sure if I have described it properly!) I live in Canary Wharf & read in the Metro that they have rolled out a new wireless system but can't find…
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Virgin Media Broadband charging 25p/min for its helpline
What's this about? On 1 July Virgin Media started charging 25p/min for its technical helpline. One way to get some money back If the reason you're calling the technical helpline is because it has made an error, rather than it's your issue, if you ask, it should refund you the cost of the call against your next bill. Also…
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Pipex want more money.
My stepson went with Pipex for his internet connection in September 2004 because at the time they advertised no 12 month minimum contract. This suited him fine as he was waiting to go in the armed forces. In December 2004 he got the letter telling him he would start his army training in January 2005 so he gave 30 days…
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Who's reponsible for my lost adsl connection?
Recently I had a problem with with my line (had no dial tone) so talktalk got the bt engineers to fix it, and they explained that the problem related to the exchange. So my phone works but now have got no adsl line on my router as it flashes. When I called back the engineers, they said that your phone is working so there…
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Virgin Media offically "Throttling" users.
Today, May 3rd 2007, Virgin Media announced to users that new "Traffic Management", (or "throttling" as it's called in the real World), will be enforced for "heavy" users of their Broadband Internet service. Virgin Media said on their website "We don't like traffic jams Here at Virgin Media, we want all our customers to…
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Whats going on with Virgin Media BB
I am supposedly on 20meg BB with Virgin Media, however for the past 4 weeks my internet speed is kicking less than 300k, Today I had an engineer call round to try and rectify the problem, only to find this morning it was boosting at 13meg. the engineer replaced the power supply to my modem, did a check and still it was a…
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Free Orange broadband- must I get mobile contract with Orange directly to qualify?
Hello all! I'd be grateful for some advice to a newcomer to the forum... I currently have TalkTalk Talk 1 option for my home landline, Vodaphone for my mobile, and Orange (£14.99) broadband. I wanted too make sure I took advantage of any combination deals on offer. After a weekend of researching, I've decided to leave…
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Lost Internet Connection
Hi, My Son has had his Computer (Windows XP ) formatted & is now unable to connect to the internet,is there an easy solution to this problem?.
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Getting A Telephone Line -help
Hello All, I would really appreciate some advice: I dont have a telephone line where I live but would like to have one installed as this would also mean I can access the net as and when as at the moment I have to go to a net cafe. But my problem is my credit rating is bad,all credit card debt of £23,000-its in the hands of…
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Sky+ and See, Speak, Surf ?
Hi I'm moving into a new home on Friday, and want to get the internet & Sky back on ASAP. I read numerous threads on here, and having took the advice on board, I called sky today to try and get a free Sky+ box and free install as advertised on the Shp but don't drop thread. This failed, I was only offered the box at half…
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8Mb Broadband with Anytime calls. (Tiscali Max)
Hi there, We have been a customer of Tiscali for about 2 years now, and their service is good enough for us. Unfortunatly, they have recently changed the phone packages ( we are on the 2Mb with free anytime phone calls ). They have lowered the price of this package now, and introduced an 8Mb package with anytime at the…
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wireless help
hi i have a wireless modem/router ( linksys wag54g). Although the wireless signel is good down stairs, i am only getting a weaki signeal upstairs. Is there a way to boost the signal? I was told by PC world that i need a linksys access point!!! that plugs in between the base unit downstairs and the imac upstairs. it picks…
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re: opinion of talktalk.net
Hi - thinking of changing to talktalk.net for phone and broadband connection, cost is £20.49 per month, anyone using this? opinions good or bad - or is there a better package out there? Need reliable service but cheap aswell! Currently got BT line and Tiscali connection but think this is expensive. Any advise appreciated!…
