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BT Hub Phone vs Skype for VOIP
Hi guys I was wondering if anyone knows how competitive BT's call charges are when using its Hub Phone (which comes with its Broadband Home Hub) compared to Skype for domestic and international calls? (not PC to PC). Or where I could find a break down of the call charges for the Hub Phone from? Can't seem to find this…
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Another AOL mac code problem
Well i am getting so annoyed with AOL. We asked for our mac code on Friday and since then theyve been giving us the run around. Yesterday i get told "You will definately have you mac code emailed within 3 to 24 hours". 24 Hours came, still no mac code. So i contact them and now ive been told to call them in 3 days because…
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Best No Tie Broadband / best cheapest broadband (minimum bandwidth)
Hi all, My sis currently shares a house with someone and wants to consider broadband. However, either she wants the broadband to be cheap / free so that if she does leave, she doesn't have a problem paying the remainder of the bill or the other person doesn't mind because its cheap. Alternatively, she wants to look at the…
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Any offers with SKY or BT Broadband?
Hi all, Are there any money discount offers going on currently for existing SKY TV customers who want to take up SKY broadband? Are there any BT Broadband offers going? Thanks
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Internet/Phone Line for 6 months
Hi, I'm moving house in two months after our landlord gave us notice. The plan was to move in July when me and my house mates went our separate ways. We will now have to get a place for six months. Assuming the new place had a previous active BT line and is in a cabled street, would I be right in assuming its quite hard to…
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Moving home and taking Sky with you?
We are hoping to move in the next few weeks as soon as our tenancy contract has finished. We have a Sky package which consists of tv, internet and 'Sky talk'. We are only 6 months into the Sky 12 month contract. What I'm wondering is whether we can move our satellite dish and services to the next place we move to or…
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Switching from BT Business - how's best ?
Hi all, :hello: I was hoping someone could advise my Dad on switching from BT Business to BT Retail(?) after retirement. My Dad is 70 years old now and retired over 3 years ago, however he is still lining the pockets of BT with his business line from home, a package which was about £65 a quarter plus calls, but with…
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Postcode checker
I am looking to change broadband provider and whilst doing a postcode checker, I get this Speed your line supports: Up to 1.5MB. I am with bt option 1, does that mean I cannot get a speed more than 1.5MB? I could get sky broadband for £5, but not very sure how reliable it is!! Thanks
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AOL Broadband won't stop taking money.
All you serious money savers out there put your coffee cups down now. Every month for the past 5 years my other half has been paying £15.99 a month to AOL Broadband for a service he does not use and has no documentation for. It comes out of the Visa card and short of cancelling that credit card I am not sure what he can do…
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How do I change my IP Number
Hello I would like to be able to change my IP address. Can someone help me how to do this. I currently have Virgin Broadband. The modem is connected to a wirless router and I have a USB connector that allows me to pick up the internet. If I unplug my modem I believe the IP number changes after a while. For me to pick up…
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How to go wireless
i currently have aol broadband and i am thinking of going wireless. how do i know if my computer will support wireless broadband? i have a 3 year old packard bell computer. also which is the best isp to use? because i am thinking of going to sky. thanks for your help
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Download limits question
I think I know the answer to this but want to check with people who know more than me. I'm looking for a new broadband provider and the cheapest seem to have a limit on downloading - I'm not sure whether I download or not (whats the smilie for being dim?;) ). I "listen again" and "listen live" to a lot of radio over the…
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New Phoneline and Broadband Advice!
Hi There, I have been with Virgin for a long time and as they are unable to provide me fast broadband I am going to take up BT line. BT have told us that we have to take either 12 or 18 month contract to get their line. I am interested in TalkTalk phone and broad band but how do I go about getting it with BT line? Do I…
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Want to migrate to O2 but need XP...Help!!
Hi..I was quite keen on signing up to O2 broadband (i'm currently on Bulldog) but was gutted to learn that it is only compatible with windows XP or above. I have windows98SE, is there any fix for this, or alternatively whats the cheapest way to upgrade to XP?? Many thanks!!
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MSE not connecting ,WPA?
I recently noticed I couldnt connect to MSE , I am on wireless through virgin , I reinstalled XP and noticed at first I could connect then whilst finsihing off inatalling all my old software it wouldnt, I have now narrowed it down to the wireless , if I have no security options ie if I put WEP or WPA on I cant connect to…
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Changing ISP provider
We currently have our Broadband connection through AOL. We've been experiencing a problem now for months. Our connection is fine all day but every evening we are unable to log on. We live in a rural area with overhead cables and are quite a way from the exchange. Someone has told us this is why we have this problem,…
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Locked out of AOL account
Hi, I have just been told that I have been locked out of my AOL account for 24 hours because I entered the wrong details. How is this possible? Any idea on what to do next?
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Mac Code
I am currently trying to switch from Tiscali broadband to BT broadband, i'm waiting for tiscali to give me my Mac code. I haven't received an e-mail from them and the 5 days are up, what do i do now?
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Sky broadband
My friend has just switched from bt broadband to sky broadband. She told he had loads of problems with the wireless router as she was told she had to connect the wireless router to the main telephone line downstairs and not the extension in the bedroom. Is this correct as I plan to switch to sky broadband as well and my…
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Cancellation of BT Broadband ?
Hello, Im new to too this site so please bear with me. i ordered a bt line then at the same time i ordered BT Broadband Option 3 now i got the line activated with broadband on the 9th of january and now i dont need the internet any more so i phoned them and they said i would need to pay £70 admin charge plus the rest of…
