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disconnection without MAC code you pay £25.00
Just find out that if i move from a .....phoneline isp[orange]..... to cable [virgin] have to pay a line disconnection fee for not using the mac code. As bt? change a line close fee was enyone had this too
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Vodafone PAYG online top-up
Sorry, if this has been asked already (but I couldn't see a topic on it). Is anyone else having trouble topping up online? It is for a PAYG broadband USB stick which I bought last year. I've been getting the message that their website is experiencing problems and they are working as fast as the can to fix it since last…
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Virgin Media wireless router
Hello, was wondering if any fellow forumers could shed light on the following? We had BB, phone and cable TV with Virgin Media installed recently. However, the VM engineer said he did not have the wireless router with him and would be back. Well, he did not materialise. When we called customer services, we were then told…
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Living with an annoying PC/Xbox gamer - please help!
My brother all the time plays online with his xbox360 (Modern Warfare 2) and he uses up too much internet. We've already had letters and now we're getting our internet capped. It's well annoying. He's really argumentitve and quick to defend his beloved xbox and i don't think he's moving anytime today. He's really getting…
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tiscali bill from 2007 - help needed! :(
Hi basically i have rcvd a bill from tiscali via a solicitor saying i owe 285.00 for services from 2007. I know i cancelled in March 2007 when i took virgin media for broadband but i cant get in touch withy anyone at tiscali - now talk talk to discuss and my bank cant go back to 2007 to see the last dd date. The old…
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How can I pressure BT to unbundle our exchange ?
As the title says.... What can us poor punters do to put pressure on BT to get our little local exchange upgraded from Market 1 ( limited choice and higher prices than other parts of the country). All ideas gratefully received, thanks, Bob
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Help with ISP
Hi all, I am looking at getting the cheapest all round good package I can find, I have just left virgin so please leave them out :rotfl: I have 3 contract phones with orange so can get a cheap deal with them but not sure what the service will be like. I can get the following: The following services are available in your…
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Contact e-mail for Tiscali anyone
Hello all! When my husband and I moved into our new home, he sorted out all the broadband and bills etc! As a result, all accounts are in his name but recently, we moved from Tiscali to TalkTalk. However, we have had an amount debited from our account for Tiscali's bill 2 months after we switched! My husband is so manic at…
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Non cable broadband......
Hi. I need to know if anyone can recommend an isp that provides broadband via a phone line. Main things to consider are; No download limit if possible (as I generally watch streaming). Any extra set-up costs, installation, modem, router etc. Monthly cost (inc. any cashback deals) Contract (prefer not to be tied down to 12…
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Reverting to Vodafone mobile broadband PAYG after contract expires?
Hi I am coming to the end of a 24 month contract with Vodafone mobile broadband and I don't intend to keep the contract running. Because of my changing circumstances however, I am interested in reverting to PAYG mobile broadband and top up when I need to. Since I will already have the dongle and broadband SIM, can I simply…
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AOL, Roxborough and David White Solicitors
Ok...I am now officially losing it with the above!!! Over a year ago we cancelled our contract with AOL and recieved a MAC code to enable us to change our internet providers. This was done without any hassle and we thought no more about it... Around 2 months ago we started to recieve letters from Roxburghe demanding money…
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Controlling family internet access
Hi all. I want to be able to control the type of websites my kids can access (e.g block adult / youtube etc) I want to be able to set different levels of access per person, I guess based on theie Windows login name ? I know you can block various sites using Internet Explorer tools/options etc , but that stops all users.…
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BT Broadband from USB Dongle
Hello, I hope someone can help me. I have a ZTE MF627 USB dongle that is branded with 3 but has been unlocked to use on any mobile network. My brother is with BT Openzone and is planning to travel around the country. His laptop doesn't have a network card, so I was wondering if I could lend him my dongle and he could use…
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AOL Nightmare
Our ISP is AOL. We've been with them for years, but I think that's all about to change. In fact, I know it is. The other day I had a phone call from a call centre way out east somewheres saying our direct debit had failed. As I wasn't certain who I was talking to, I said thank you for calling, but I'll check online. I did…
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recommend an ISP ?
Hi, on a BT Yahoo 2mb fixed line just now, want to upgrade to a BT Wholesale Max package to get 'up to 8mb' as the speed checkers all seem to have a high reading have been quite happy with BT but we pay line rental to another provider so apparently there is no other package available from BT now unless we go back to them…
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Broadband Options
Hello. Moving houses in a few weeks time. I have already used SamKnows website, and every Broadband suppliers/exchange is enabled in the new property. So that aint a problem. I will not be a getting a BT line as i do not need it for the first 10months as i get unlimited landline calls on my mobile contract. If i need to…
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Aol Broadband coming to the end. whats next?
Hi My AOL broadband free laptop offer has now come to an end, I need a new laptop so wondered what was out there now? Ive looked at these Mobile network laptops, but I use my Wii and my wifes laptop to connect through my wireless route, If I buy a mobile dongle then I wont be able to use these other items, is this the…
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Virgin Media
Hi all, I'm moving house soon and currently have Virgin media package ( Phone/internet/TV) Now I'm yet to contact them but looking on there website I can't find my new address that i'm moving to on there checker.. What would happen if they can't supply my new property with cable? and when moving how much do Virgin tend to…
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Ebay using mobile broadband
Hi i'm thinking of buying a 12gb pre paid dongle if i sell about 10-20 items a month how quickly will it use my allwance up?
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BT OpenZone
Hi all, I just noticed that a new BTopen zone + BT Fon wireless connection in my locality. I think it may come from the pub down the road. Do these zones have to say where there are from on the welcome page? I'll ask the LL next time I go for a pint! A pint of John Smiths and an hours surfing please!
