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Archives for March 2012

BE There Broadband
I've been waiting weeks for Virgin Media installation team to come and see if my flat is suitable for installation. I'm in Central London, not exactly the middle of nowhere! I've given up now. I've heard BE There are very good. Does anyone have experience with them - good speeds and reliability? And does anyone have any…
Are BT and Sky new routers any good?
They are both bragging up new routers at the moment but has anyone got one and do they make any difference?
Broadband, Mobile & Landline Bundle Help
Hi I am interested in a broadband connection, a landline connection and a mobile phone contract. The broadband need not be top of the range in terms of speed or download limits. The landline ought to have free UK calls. The mobile ought to have something close to 500mins and 500texts. I do not want a TV subscription or…
BT Broadband usage
In the past few months, we have received startling e-mails advising that we have exceeded usage and an additional charge will apply. We telephoned on various occasions to enquire why we are receiving these emails every month regardless of our light use of broadband. Last month an additional £25 has beed applied to our bill…
talktalk help
sorry for long post and excuse any miss spellings my "L" button is a wee bit jammed. I need some help in getting out of a talktalk contract, I have had nothing but trouble with them and have spent more time on the phone talking to them in the last 6 months than i have talking to my dad (and me and my dad talk alot!) 1st…
Quick Question - BT OpenZone & BT Fon
Hi, 1) What is the difference between BT OpenZone & BT Fon? 2) As a BT Broadband (Option 3) customer, am I entitled to use their free WiFi hotspots? Regards,
Will TalkTalk be faster (LLU)?
I'm in a rural Scottish exchange. It's listed as Market 1 but according to SamKnows.com TalkTalk LLU was started end of last year. When I go to TalkTalk's website it says estimated speed of 9.9Meg - I know to take this with a large grain of salt... however at the moment we're getting about 6M and it noticably slows down on…
Best broadband options for a first time user?
Since we moved into our home some 4 years ago we've never had BT activate our phone line - we've simply never needed a phone. Now we want to get broadband - what would our best options be? We don't need a landline phone, but do we still need to get BT to activate the line, and rent it from them? Thanks in advance Dan
Need help with my talktalk contract
TalkTalk sort of tricked me into signing a broadband-home phone contract for 18 months. Now 4 months into the contract my broadband and home phone have stopped working. I tried to contact Talk talk many many times and they have been less than helpful. As a result I have not had working internet or a landline for 2 weeks. I…
is anyone having problems with hotmail ,or is it just me
I tried to open my emails yesterday and I cant get any to open, same again this morning, yet my OH can read his via the iphone. Is it a problem with my laptop or is it with hotmail. Dont know how to find this out. thanks
ISP Advice sought please.
Hello again all wise and all knowing advice providers :D Hope you can assist with som advice once again. Currently with TalkTalk ISP (with Tiscali prior to changeover) on their Anytime talk Phone/Broadband bundle which is costing an average of £31.73 per month. Avg Download speed - 2.70 Mb/s Avg Upload speed - 0.64 Mb/s We…
Broadband Help
Hi My BT Broadband contract is up this month and they seem very expensive so i'm looking to switch. I currently pay about £36 per month for package 2 with evening and weekend calls. I rang them and they have offered to reduce to £24.85 a month. I don't download but use the internet a lot and watch tv on it sometimes. What…
Virgin Capping my speeds - Raging!
I have the L broadand package, TV and telephone After 2 months of hell with my broadband speeds a customer care guy has finally admitted that my speed is being "managed" If I download 3gb between the hours of 10am - 3pm they reduce my speed by 75% for 5 hours If I download 1.5gb between the hours of 4pm - 9pm they reduce…
Saving Money with Ipad or Tablet
I am thinking of getting an IPad and wonder if this could save me money. At present I have internet & home phone(£19 per month) and mobile phone (£20 per month) both with Orange. If I do get an Ipad and give my Grandson my Computer, will I be able to cancel the internet and home phone contract and use the Ipad on my Mobile…
Is Grand slam tennis on iplayer ?
Hi I have tried looking on all the BBC iplayer sites and main sport sites. I have not yet confirmed that all the tennis grand slams can be seen on iplayer. Certainly Wimbledon seems to be. I have clicked lots of things and seem to be getting no joy or real evidence. If you know the answer or use iplayer regularly perhaps…
cheapest internet deal ?
whats the cheapest internet deal out there?
Tesco Broadband reviews ...their service any good?
:wave: Hi fellow MSErs - please help.... I'm now in the last month of Plusnet's Value BB/phone service: Plusnet MB: 20MB - actual is 4-7MB download: 10gb monthly capping - but unlimited after midnight (have downloaded, at most, around 100GB in a month - making the most of the unlimited periods). Line rental: free…
First time renter looking for the best internet supplier
Hello all. I am moving into an area where Virgin is available, are they worth a look? I'm after (as we all are) fast, cheap and reliable internet. Had issues with all the big guns in the past (Orange, BT etc.) but looking for advice on who's worth a look. Also could be swayed with the deals they do regarding television.…
BT Broadband & Rental In Advance
I got a great broadband/phone deal from BT a year ago for an 18 month contract. I also paid £120 for a years rental in advance. The advance rental has now gone up to £129 and is now due if I want to take it up. I can get a much better deal than the standard BT broadband price in August so is it worth paying the rental in…
What should I do - when is saving money not worth it?
I've had difficulties with my current ISP and Sky have offered me free unlimited broadband and phone line rental. So I cancelled my BT line and my ISP. As a result of cancelling, maybe, my ISP finally rectified the fault I have complained about since January. Sky told me that broadband and line rental would be set up…

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