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Talk Talk Rep: Help please.
A friend of mine is on the Draycott Exchange EMDRAYC, internet has been down for around 12 hours, I've been trying to check out the exchange/network status but the page. http://www.talktalkmembers.com/content/view/51/121/ is down. The router is syncing with the exchange but the internet light on the D-Link router is…
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Cancelling a contract: cooling off
Hi, I've just bought a mobile broadband contract with vodafone on a month by month contract, 2GB for £15 However, the connection disconnects every 5-10 minutes, the connection can be quite fast but most of the time it is about 2-3kb/s downloads and try as I might I cannot get them to remove the content lock which i was not…
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FTTC 80Mb
Its been mentioned to me that OR are upping the speed of FTTC to 80Mb/s...its apparently not been decided yet if this will be a free upgrade for all users or will be something you pay extra for, but is to be rolled out this summer
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Help with choosing internet connection
Hi, sorry bit out of date when it comes to these things. Basically, just got a new laptop and I now need to get internet access. I have been looking at the options, and I really like the sound of wi-fi. seems like I can then connect anywhere in the house or on the move (plkease correct me if I am wrong). are there any…
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Is it possible to get out of a 12 month contract?
Sorry if I have posted in completely the wrong area. I signed up with Sky 2 months ago after switching from Virgin (biggest mistake grr). I have internet, tv and phone line.. the basics. For the last month my internet has not worked properly and I have missed assignment deadlines and not been able to use it as I should. I…
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Sky broadband
I have had Sky TV for several years. I recently changed my phone and broadband to Sky, over a month ago now. Ever since changing over I have had nothing but trouble with the broadband constantly disconnecting on me. I have rung them many times, done all the checks as advised, had my line tested etc but still having the…
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Is there any such thing as a PAYG dongle?
With all the ones I have found the credit expires after a month or some other short period
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How do ISPs estimate Internet Speeds before you buy?
I have recently changed to O2 broadband. My Internet speed from my last provider was always poor due to the distance from the exchange (Distance Direct: 1.93 km By Road:6.92 km) typically 1.7 mps. Whilst I didn't expect a lot better from O2, their estimate of 3.2mps sounded slightly better with part of the line on their…
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Need Some Advice Please - Moving into New Flat in Manchester
Hey Guys, I'm an international student and will be moving in to a private flat in June. Have been staying in halls before this so I'm not really sure about getting broadband for my new flat. Got a couple of quick questions and I hope you will be able to help me out. Also, will definitely be staying there for 6 months, but…
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Using different service provider with VMDG280 Virgin Media/Netgear Wireless Hub
Hi All, I have got Virgin Broadband at home using the Virgin/Netgear VMDG280 Wireless N Cable Gateway Router with built in Modem, I have to go and stay at my parents house for a couple of months who have sky but there router is broken, can I take my router and use it on there sky or is it locked to my virgin account ? It…
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Network Adapter not working?
I've had major problems with connecting for months now and whilst trying to get to the bottom of it I've been connecting with my laptop through a wireless hotspot (BT Fon). For various reasons this wasn't too convenient so I bought a USB network adapter for the desktop so that it could connect wirelessly. No problem. This…
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dongle
need internet but just for shopping so was thinking of dongle no nothing about the so eny help would be good iv got tower computer so dongles work on them dont want contract dongle so help me please
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BT broadband cancellation charges
Hi all I was hoping someone would be able to give me some advice. I moved house recently and when I contacted BT to let them know they said they checked my account and I was paying too much (nice of them to let me know after a year). The woman said that she could give me a great deal etc. etc. the usual stories and I took…
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Has anyone left tt within 30 days
I want to leave them as my bb is v slow. I had dealings with them before i went live & that was amare but i thought i would give them a chance. So has anyone left before the 30day trial & was it hassle free
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Mobile internet connection help
Hi I was hoping someone could advise me please. I am teacher and I am due to mark papers when I am away in England so need a mobile internet connection on my laptop. I will have broadband once I am away but I have a three hour car journey and was hoping to mark while travelling on my laptop. Is there a way of getting…
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Virgin Media - complaints/action
I just replied to someone in another thread, but thought I'd re-post here, for information :- Hi - having had the mother of all battles with Virgin Media over poor/non existent broadband, phone and disruptions to TV service, I was getting nowhere fast. I got on twitter and tweeted to them on @virginmedia - I got fobbed…
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where to find a cheap internet supplier
hi i have moved into a flat and have no internet access. there's no landline either but i don't really need that for now. i am looking for cheap unlimited internet. orange seem to have cheaper prices but i don't think they are so reliable. i have used talktalk in the past in another city i lived in with my parents which…
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Home Business - 2 broadband connections?
I am going to be setting up a small business and working from home. I would like a separate number for the business and understand that I cant use our existing BT residential connection for the broadband. If I go for the business broadband, do I still have to pay for the residential broadband? thanks for any advice
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BT broadband cancellation charge??
I have been with BT for over 2 years and am cancelling broadband and line rental due to moving house where Virgin is already installed. I have phoned them to cancel and have been told I have to pay £30 cancellation charge for Broadband. I am not in a fixed term contract, apparently this charge applies to everyone…
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Cancelling account & family member signing up as "new customer" - ?
Just read in the money tips email that TalkTalk Essentials is cheaper for new customers than what I'm currently paying for it. It crossed my mind that the bill is purely in my name. I'm not in a contract with them anymore so I'm free to cancel. Can I cancel and get my OH to sign up as a new customer to get the same package…
