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Which ISP's does Xbox Live Multiplayer works with?
Im currently with talktalk and my xbox live multiplayer keeps disconnecting. Im using talktalk branded supplied DSL-3680 router. My xbox live works perfectly with my next door neighbours sky wireless router. Is there a common problem with talktalk network not liking xbox live? If so which ISP's works perfectly with xbox…
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Sky Contract
Hi all, MSE Newbie here! a year ago we took advantage of a 50% code to join Sky so was paying £26.50 per month for 16mb BB, Weekend Calls, and Entertainement Extra, after paying £119.LR up front, this also acame with the obligatory "free" multi-room box. (In essence £36.42 per month) I called for a renewal and was advised…
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Ovivo Dongle Settings?
Hi, I got the Ovivo Data only sim card (one-off £20). But I don't know how to get on the internet with it. I have two unlocked dongles (were on 3 network), but can't it to work in any. I assume I need to find some settings from somewhere? Anyway the model of the dongles are: Huawei E156G and E160G Can anyone help?
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Dect phones and broadband problems
Hi, my broadband connection keeps on cutting off and I know there has been some problems with dect phones and b/b on the same line. I don't have any choice as my master socket is the only socket in the house. I do not have a micro filter on my line as I was told by the open reach guy that the new openreach phone and b/b…
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according to BT "we dont do compensation"!
So, I had a fault with my phone line, BT engineer came out and I had to book the whole day off work and the engineer replaced an inch of copper wire that went into my house. It was OK for 5 minutes before it broke again and I had to get another engineer out. 2nd engineer came out the following day as I kicked up a fuss and…
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BT Premium Mail ..... Missed Payment
Hi, I have a BT Premium Mai account and they charge £1.60 monthly. I do a one off payment every month but the last one i missed. Do they charge extra if you missed the dealine ???
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O2 are refusing to refund a direct debit
When Sky were in the process of taking over O2 broadband, O2 offered me 12 months free broadband if I stayed with them. In November (month 8) they texted that they would charge me £14.50 by direct debit. I phoned them and they cancelled the charge. In December they did the same again but I phoned them too late to stop the…
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MSE Blog: Internet safety: Are you Cyberstreetwise?
"Internet safety is vital, but it’s not something many of us pay a lot of attention when we’re online..." Read the full MSE blog: Internet safety: Are you Cyberstreetwise? Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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No internet connection
Hi all, I can't get on the internet, I am with talk talk, the connection is ok, am unsure if I have deleted something from the computer, but can no longer connect, I no longer have the small icon on the bottom right of the screen showing your on the internet. My computer is windows vista. I am totally stuck. Any help very…
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Talk Talk vs BT Infinity
I'm with TT for broadband and phone at the mo and no problems with them, bit slow at times but as a casual user it doesn't really bother me. Good value IMO. But I've found out that BT Infinity would give me access to BT hotspots when I'm out and about which would be useful. So my questions are - is BT Infinity a superior…
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Talk Talk Fibre Optic installation, but not working
I have been with Talk Talk for years and to be honest not had a problem, I decided to upgrade to fiber Optic as there a few of us in the house that use the internet at the same time, My connection date was 10th Feb, the engineer came out yesterday and connected me but I could not get access to the internet, I rung them and…
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BT charging to stop broadband service?!?
So, I have recently left BT broadband in favour of Sky - using the code from MSE - a great deal... All transferred smoothly and now running much better than when I was with BT, for half the price. Happy days! However, today I received an e-mail from BT stating that they were going to charge us £30 to stop the service... I…
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BT Changed Broadband contract after I cancelled my Line rental supplier
As above. I was recently contacted by a supplier about a business line and when I seen the savings made the change. Things look cheaper and the line wasn't interrupted during the process. The supplier then contacted me to say they could also save me with my home line rental. I didn't want to be charged a cancellation fee…
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Norton Auto Renewal taking money from banks
My mother discovered that Norton (the antivirus people) had taken a chunk of cash out of her bank account, seemingly without her permission. After searching the web I discovered that this is a known issue to the point where in the US they have won a payment for everyone who this happens to, google "Symantec, McAfee to pay…
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New Customer Deals - Allow Same Address?
I have broadband. It's wholly in my name. I live with someone who has a different last name. Could I technically cancel then get them to sign up to take advantage of the new customer deals? Thanks
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HELP - O2 charged for an account which was no longer active
My parents signed up to Sky fibre broadband on 5th November 2013 and have been paying Sky for their services however O2 have debited their account on the 29th November and 3rd January for services up until January 2014. O2 say that they were with them until 7th January 2014. What can I do to get their account refunded with…
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BT is ripping me off!
Hello everyone, I don't often post in this website, but a recent issue with BT made me so infuriated, I decided to seek help here. Basically, I signed up for BT broadband way back in September and after a very hard time dealing with their customer service, I finally had my BT broadband installed and active in October.…
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Cheapest line rental and internet?
Hi can anyone tell me whats the cheapest line rental and internet access?? I have no plans whatsoever to use the phone line to make calls it is simply to use the internet . There wont even be a handset plugged in to the line just to connect hopefully broadband I am in Nottingham . Thanks in advance.
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Cancel BT Broadband?
I had broadband enabled Tuesday and after several days of poor speeds (0.3Mbps) I called BT and was told they'd 'reset' the line and see how it fares over coming days. Today it is still at 0.3Mbps despite when I ordered the BT speed checker said I could expect 2-5Mbps with 2Mbps likely. Am I stuck with the 12 month…
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Virgin Media Broadband + Mobile
Have been looking at this but the only details i can find on the site are £12.50 extra for mobile, with £7.50 discount for first 12 months. Included: Unlimited calls and minutes, 1GB of data. My question is what is meant by unlimited minutes? Does this include 0845 numbers? Very poor from Virgin not to actually let you…
