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Sky + Box Problems
This is my first thread, need some advice, on April 1st this year I purchased a Sky+ Box from Sky for £159.00. To date they have replaced the box three times so I am now on the fourth box ! (Which has already failed once) As I feel the unit is not fit for purpose, although they replace it within a couple of days, have I…
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Leaving o2 broadband, please advise!
Hi all. My contract expires 30th October 2009, that's when the full 12 months are up. I am moving house though on the 30th of August, my phone line will also be ceased on this date. If I cancel my o2 account early then there is a £48 charge! So I know it's best I wait until the 12 months are up. Can anybody please advise…
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Talk Talk offering refund
Hi guys, I'm new here, but thought I should join in with the Talk Talk stuff that's going on. In a nutshell, my story is this: 1. Signed up for home phone with Onetel, who I have used for years and I quite liked. 2. The landline arm was taken over by Talk Talk 3. When we moved house, I asked Talk Talk to reconnect the line…
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Am I the only one who hates their Orange mobile broadband?
My connection keeps dropping after 35 minutes - I've been told that this is an 'ongoing problem' which the company is already aware of - anyone else been told this? I am seriously considering cancelling my contract with them.
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AOL House Move
Currently tied in with AOL for another 11 months due to a free laptop deal. Moving house this week and I called AOL to see if they wanted to take my landline on as well seen as the service is available in my new area.... No they dont want to take my landline on as I'm on a contract (bizarre that they are turning away…
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Students
Hi there on the 1st Sept 09 i'm moving into another (private owned) student house with 4 other people. The house has 2 floors. I'm looking for the best wireless package I can get. basically want fast reliable internet, with a free wireless box from the isp. Can anyone recommend some good student (10 month) deals? Or any…
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Expat returning for a limited time
Hi, I'm returning to 'rip-off' Britain for a few months and would like to hear from anyone who could recommend an ISP. The main hurdle is the contract - AoL do a one month rolling contract, but I've heard so many bad things about them that I'm not even going to consider it. Talk Talk do a 12 month package but there's a…
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Any suitable webcam for mobile broadband?
I am with Orange Mobile Broadband, (reception not wondwerful) any suggestions for a reliable webcam?
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Email address
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section so forgive me if it should be somewhere else. My internet supplier used to be BT but I changed to Tiscali about a year ago. I thought I would have to change my email address but the BT one was still on the computer so I carried on using it (and I didn't know how to set…
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Broadband decision help.
Hi everyone My brother is coming to see me this weekend in the view to get a laptop - he has never had one or broadband. He is asking me about internet. He lives in a rural area and about a mile from a mobile mast. Looking at vodafones webite (who he has a mobile with a gets connection good with) says the line will be…
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Moving into property with Virgin connection
I'm moving into a flat that only has Virgin (no BT line) next month. I notice that Virgin has some excellent cashback offers at the moment (£150). I'd ideally like the line to be setup and ready to use from the first day I get there. Does anyone know if its possible to setup a Virgin connection to start on a date in the…
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Sky Broadband Vs Virgin Broadband
Hi, I currently have a virgin phone line (£11 per month) which is just used to connect to my SKY+ box (£55 per month with multiroom). I want to have broadband to use for msn, emails and surfing. What are my options? If i have SKY do i have to change to BT? Waht are the costs know and hidden, basically what the easiest,…
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I'm with O2, moving to house with no BT line
As the title says, I'm about 3 months into a 12 month contract with O2 broadband. We're moving soon and the house Has no BT connection. Will I be liable for the rest of the contract term?
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Talktalk - changes to account doubled my bill
I have always got along alright with talktalk and would recommend. HOWEVER!! Recently they phoned me at a tea time and spent ages explaining improvmnets to the security. I said that this seemed ok it sounded great as I could get both my computers covered for a small increase in fee but could they email me with the details.…
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Caught by the renewal clause- webhosting
Q-WHY Does paying for a 12-month service legally automatically bind you to a renewal contract- even if you haven’t literally signed a contract for renewal? Hi, here's my problem: In August 2008 I gave my details to a web-hosting companyand paid by credit card for one year’s web hosting and domain name. In July 2009 I…
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Plusnet value and minimum term
I am thinking of changing to the Plusnet value broadband as I am still on UKonline's package at £10 a month, but am unsure what happens if I change address within the first year. Do these copanies usually insist you pay a fee to tansfer addresses? I might be changing addresses within 12 months but am not sure yet.
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Orange Broadband -a disconnection fee at end of contract?
I currently have a Mobile & Broadband deal where I pay £20 for my mobile £10 for Telephone Line rental & £5 unlimited broadband. It has been quite a good deal for me for the past 18 months but my contract expires this month. I rang customer services for both accounts and expressed my intention to leave and I have a PAC…
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orange dongle mobile broadband price increase?
hi...ive seen that people have received letters about a) mobile phone price increases and b) home broadband price increases..... has anyone heard anything about mobile dongle price increases? im sure it must be imminent if they have announced increases to the rest of the services they provide?
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Laptop and Broadband Deal ?
Was looking for a laptop and home broadband (landline) deal but cant seem to find any now.AOL/carphonewarehouse did do a deal but now it all seems to be mobile broadband.I know its not the most cost effective method but needs must.Anyone came across any deals ?
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Broadband Ombudsman?
Anyone know of a regulating body for Broadband?