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Odd problem with getting Broadband installed
This is, I am sure, a problem that others have had.. In a nutshell I am trying to get a broadband connection installed in a club building shared by several user groups, the problem is that the building is not on the Royal Mail Postcode address finder and as such the provider of choice has hit a "computer says no" issue. I…
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Saving with existing BT contract
I live in an area which went over to fibre just over two years ago and had to go with BT because they were the only provider offering ultra high speed via fibre to home (fibre to cabinet was not available in our village location). All went fairly well but I became concerned because we were paying £71 a month for 300Mbps…
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Talk Talk Calamity
Hi Everyone, Wondering if anyone can provide me with some advice. Placed an order with Talk Talk on 05th Dec as there was an offer on which mean I got their fastest internet with speed boost for £20p/m plus £150 (might have been £130 cashback). Instantly got an email saying there was an issue with the order. Several weeks…
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Cheapest Domain Name Registrars UK
Hi folks, I just got a Domain Name registration renewal notice from 123-reg which seems pretty high: £96 to renew a.com domain or 5 years. I've been with them for 25 years so I guess they think I'm a soft touch. I noticed that Ionos is offering .com domains at £13/year which would save me £30, but wondered if there are any…
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Running two NTE5C master sockets
Posted elsewhere, apologies. I've installed CAT5e cabling from one corner of the house to the opposite corner (lounge to office) via loft and used two NTE5C master sockets as per image below. I know this isn't the accepted norm and expect to get shouted at, certainly not something a telephone engineer would ever recommend…
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changing dns settings
Can anyone advise how I can change the dns settings on my router please? I don't want my youngster accessing harmful sites and I've read this is the best way to filter content. I've got a BT smart hub.
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EE 4GEE Home Router 2017
Is the above router able to be unlocked, coming to the end of my contract and looking to go to Smarty for my Data Sim. So can this be locked, or any other recommendations for a Home Router? I am looking to use this a few days a month max for when working from my parents, as they don't have Wi-Fi.
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BT Superfast fibre
Hello, I am from Birmingham and coming up to the end of my contract with my current provider and i don't want to carry on getting WiFi with them due to the price increases. So i have been browsing and come across the BT Superfast Fibre was wondering what people thought, this will be the first time i have been with this…
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Switching provider, confusion
Switching from Plusnet for Broadband to another provider (Post Office) just came out of the 18 month minimum period, on their site it says I'm confused whether I'm option 1 or 2, I pay line rental and have the evening and weekend call (have bit got a home phone).
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Satellite Broadband
Because of where we live, fibre optic telephone line broadband is not available to us. We therefore have to have satellite broadband. Recently the company we use was taken over by Bigblu who now seem to have a monopoly so can charge what they like. Does anyone know of a satellite provider not owned by Bigblu who might…
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Anyone else having Plusnet billing issues?
Or is it just me? I know MSE mentioned it last year but at the time I was not affected. Since then I renewed my contract and paid one years line rental. They began with overcharging me the first month - then refunding the bit overcharged after I contacted them. Since then they have been taking the broadband payment from…
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How much speed do I need?
So, if I am streaming three services (say BBC iPlayer or Netflix, Youtube in HD and Amazon Prime) at the same time, how many mbps would i need from the router? I'm trying to reduce monthly cost and could not get an answer to my question from Virgin, just guff about total downloads. I think 50mbps would be enough from what…
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Virgin Gigacube
Does anyone use a Virgin Gigacube, is it Good? The only fast broadband we can get here is with Virgin, its great but its expensive and hard to haggle because theres no competition around here. Except I've just ready about the Gigacube and wondering if it might be worth considering. We use quite a lot of data for tv, yoube,…
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£15 exit fee for Shell broadband, even though i'm out of contract.
Quite frankly i'm pretty annoyed with myself, but i feel it is pretty underhand to be charged an exit fee when i am out of contract?? Has anyone got any advise, or do i just have to lump it?
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Switching from BT for cheaper deal
I’ve been pondering switching Broadband and line provider for a month or so, as BT are very expensive and my current contract is about to end. Having done the research and found cheaper deals to replace the Superfast Fibre that I currently have (TalkTalk, Plusnet, John Lewis, EE & Vodafone), am about to opt for one of…
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Bt access controls issues/not working
Hi just wanted to post this here for anyone having problems with bt access controls on smarthub. There is clearly a fundamental issue with these controls shutting Internet access down to all devices on your wifi network when you only choose a specific device to turn off at a specified time. I just posted the link for…
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Sky broadband and phone
Does anyone have any issues with Sky broadband and phone. Really having trouble deciding which provider to go with
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Notifying Plusnet if I change supplier
I had a fault on my line and during the tech support calls to Plusnet to get that fixed I was told I was out of contract. I apparently couldn't get a new router to replace my 10 year old fossil without a new contract, if you believe that. Tentatively agreed to a new deal for fibre but have found cheaper deals elsewhere and…
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Database Address Missing
I seem to be stuck in a perpetual loop trying to get an internet connection to my studio. The building is listed on the Royal Mail Post code finder but not the individual studio door numbers. BT database has some studios listed such as my immediate neighbour. I have emailed the Local Council Planning Department and they…
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Now Broadband
Anyone have Now Broadband as their provider? Did you have any problems setting up or since.
