I want to get the internet at Home

hellokitty08

Hello,

I feel a bit like a dog chasing my tail, running round in circles and getting no where fast! I would like to get broadband at my new address, but I have no idea what type of deal would be suitable for me. I wanted Virgin media, but its not available in my area, so I am really confused.

I dont really want a home phone as I wouldnt ever use it, but dont mind getting a telephone / broadband package if its going to be cheaper. I just wont use the phone. However I am usure about certain packages, will i still need to pay BT line rental on top of this?

I might download maybe a dozen songs in a month, but think i might need unlimited downloads to look at photos or go on certain websites? Is that correct?

I am used to quite fast speeds, but not sure how fast they are. I had virgin broadband in my last shared house.

I basically want unlimited use of the internet, i.e no time resrtictions and ideally a deal under £20 a month. Eveyone keeps saying all the providers are the worst in the country, which doesn't really help me. Any advice would be gratefully recieved. (I was considering Orange)

ged1980

hellokitty08 wrote: »

Hello,

I feel a bit like a dog chasing my tail, running roung in circles and getting no where fast! I would like to get broadband at my new address, but I have no idea what type of deal would be suitable for me. I wanted Virgin media, but its not available in my area, so I am really confused.

I dont really want a home phone as I wouldnt ever use it, but dont mind getting a telephone / broadband package if its going to be cheaper. I just wont use the phone. However I am usure about certain packages, will i still need to pay BT line rental on top of this?

I might download maybe a dozen songs in a month, but think i might need unlimited downloads to look at photos or go on certain websites? Is that correct?

I am used to quite fast speeds, but not sure how fast they are. I had virgin broadband in my last shared house.

I basically want unlimited use of the internet, i.e no time resrtictions and ideally a deal under £20 a month. Eveyone keeps saying all the providers are the worst in the country, which doesn't really help me. Any advice would be gratefully recieved. (I was considering Orange)

well dont use orange if you want good speed coz you wont get it

have you checked your exchange to see what BB providers are on it


put your postcode into here http://www.samknows.com/broadband/checker2.php

hellokitty08

(thanks Ged1980) - i dont know what it means, but this was the answer,

BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale ADSL Max
AOL LLU
O2 / Be LLU
Bulldog LLU
TalkTalk (CPW) LLU
Sky Broadband / Easynet LLU
Tiscali LLU
Tiscali TV (via Tiscali LLU)

According to BT Wholesale, your address should be able to support a 5.5Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max. I am apparently 1.3 km straight line length away from the exchange, which i know can affect speeds. Well it looks like I can't get Orange anyway........... so ohh look there’s my tail........... ohh there it is again!

ged1980

hellokitty08 wrote: »

(thanks Ged1980) - i dont know what it means, but this was the answer,

BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale ADSL Max
AOL LLU
O2 / Be LLU
Bulldog LLU
TalkTalk (CPW) LLU
Sky Broadband / Easynet LLU
Tiscali LLU
Tiscali TV (via Tiscali LLU)

According to BT Wholesale, your address should be able to support a 5.5Mbps or greater ADSL connection via ADSL Max. I am apparently 1.3 km straight line length away from the exchange, which i know can affect speeds. Well it looks like I can't get Orange anyway........... so ohh look there’s my tail........... ohh there it is again!

From that the best ones are ( just in my opinion )



02/BE https://www.bethere.co.uk / http://www.o2.co.uk/


if you have an 02 mobile you get there BB even cheaper



Sky BB is good also have a look at there site


mind look on referrer board some deals on there at moment

hellokitty08

Call me stupid, but when someone says i need a BT line, does that mean I have to rent the line from BT and pay say for example £22 for Sky TV, with the upgrade to 8mb BB, and then £10.50 to BT? Or just that you cant get this broadband on a digital (e.g Virgin) phone line.

ged1980

hellokitty08 wrote: »

Call me stupid, but when someone says i need a BT line, does that mean I have to rent the line from BT and pay say for example £22 for Sky TV, with the upgrade to 8mb BB, and then £10.50 to BT? Or just that you cant get this broadband on a digital (e.g Virgin) phone line.

yes you will need a bt line

hellokitty08

ok, so i am probably unlikely to get the internet inlcuding all costs for under £20 a month, seems at i will have to pay £10.50 line rental. Thanks for helping me clear that up.

Hoseman

Have you thought about sharing a wifi connection with a neighbour? That way you wont need to pay the line rental and you can offer to pay half (or less!) of what they pay per month. You need to ensure there is a good signal though.

hellokitty08

well I had joked abuot this, but wasnt sure how secure it would be. As i am sure if they half an ounce of sence, they could probably do something without me knowing.