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Confused by wifi, routers and modems? Need help picking the best broadband for you? Not sure if cable or fibre or 5G is the way to go?

Paying too much?
I have been with Tiscali for 2+ years, I changed to them after moving from BT dial up. I currently pay £17.99 a month for a 2MB connection, (I can't get the up to 8MB). Is there anything I can get that is cheaper? I am happy with Tiscali, have only had about 2 tech problems in the whole time, connection is good and am…
Help-Cancellation of talktalk contract
Orange won't pay me back
utv broadband
Bulldog closed?
I've been with bulldog for 18 months now but today I received this email, it came from cable & wireless and I know there in some way connected with bulldog as it had my bulldog account number on it. Anyone else get it?
cheapest braodband connection?
Do BT still offer an incoming-only call line for £10/quater? If so would the sky broadband be compatible with this? Just a thought 2 save the dosh!!!
Good start!
Just thought id post to say i signed up with Madasafish tuesday (yesterday) morning, and recieved my wirless router this morning! lets just hope theres more of this good service to come!!!! :j :j :beer: :j
Unfair terms in ISP Contracts
Anyone know of any unfair terms in ISp contracts. - I can only think of two maybe three. 1. suspension of service and the ISP still keeps charging you. 2. 30days payment required <i>after<i> you have migrated 3. Payment penalties which are not mentioned in T&C How to they think they get away with these? Anyone know any…
BT Broadband T&C Changes
I recieved an email today, laying out their new T&Cs which come in to effect on 01.08.07. There's a major change to Broadband that I don't quite agree with, basically by moving house and staying with them, you are agreeing to a new 12 month minimum term. Leave them early and you have to pay for the remainder of the…
Tiscali to carry Sky Channels lost by Virgin Media.
"BSkyB today moved to outsmart Virgin Media with a deal to show the channels that were pulled from the cable operator’s service on its rival, Tiscali. The satellite operator unveiled an agreement which will see popular programmes such as Lost, 24 and Prison Break made available to Tiscali’s 1.8 million subscriber base. The…
Short Contract Broadband (else dial-up)
I am likely to be at an address for a relatively short-time (maybe 3 months). I need access to email, though it would also be good to use the normal internet stuff and install broadband. I am looking for a provider that will provide a short-contract, with minimum cancellation charges. Any advice appreciated. (It may be…
Fast.co.uk bb
Hi I am trying to find a new bb isp. I tried unsuccesfully to connect with Virgin bb in March but was unable to establish a connection with BT blaming Virgin & Virgin blaming BT. I reverted back to dial up but am now ready to try again. I have read good reviews of Fast especially their helpline (which is essential for me)…
Disconnect from Virgin/NTL Broadband without paying fee.
Hi, could anyone help me here. I've been a telephone and broadband customer with NTL/Virgin for over 3 years. I recently moved house (May) however Virgin/NTL had trouble switching my telephone number, which basically meant for approximately 4 weeks we could not receive incoming calls from anyone but could make calls from…
Amazing swift response from TT
This really has to be unique. I've never used talktalk email, simply because I couldn't gain access. So this afternoon, I decided to email them from my yahoo account. I swear to you that within 5 mins they were on the phone trying to resolve the problem which they did. In the past, I've been on the bandwagon calling them…
FAB PIPEX Deal - Existing Customers READ on....
I don't know if they will offer everyone this? But it's definitely worth a try! I rang up yesterday as I had decided to cancel Pipex mini standalone broadband (£14.99 a month) and go with Newnet (£9.99 a month). I just explained I wanted to leave and they put me through to the cancellation department to request a MAC code.…
Coming to end of Virgin Broadband Deal, next cheaper option
My 12 months are up on 23rd July. I've been on the £20 deal where I get 2MB Broadband and a basic TV package. Broadband has been excellent with only 2 faults in year which I think is acceptable. I rang up to cancel the TV side as I'm already on a sky package for my tv but Virgin wan to charge me £18 a month just for the…
Virgin broadband helpline new charges
Just received this e mail from them Hello, From 1st July, our broadband helpline number is changing and from then on it'll cost 25p per minute to call from a Virgin home phone, plus 10p to connect. Mobiles and other networks may vary. The new number is 0906 212 1111.
Dell and Waitrose wifi
Hope someone can advise me. I'm trying to set up a wifi set uo on a Dell inspiron. I've signed up with Waitrose and have got the BT voyager 2091 wireless router. I can get on line fine with a cable set up but the router won't connect with the internal wifi. Waitrose say I'll have to buy the Voyager wireless USB adaptor or…
20GB Webspace and 10 Domains for £1! Bargain?!
Just found this while scrolling through the net. Looks like a wicked offer and for only £1 I thought it was too good to be true but then realised they may be doing it to get in new customers. Here's the offer: http://www.drumnbass.info/dnb/news/promos/20gb-webspace-and-10-domains-for-1-pound.html Or just go on their site…
New broadband setup (Tiscali 8MB unlimited)
I just moved into a new house and applied for a Tiscali 8MB unlimted package. We are 5 people in the house and all want to have internet access. Ours is a two storeyed house .One bedroom on ground floor,3 bedrooms up and a loft room. None of the bedroom has a telephone / network point. There is only 1 BT master socket in…

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