02 broadband feedback wanted

Rozlynmac

Lots of questions...
Is o2 email ok with outlook/outlook express?
Has anyone experience of using o2 with a VPN?
I'm in the Outer Hebrides - is Maidenhead the closest server I can use to test my speed? If so the results suck.

Thanks,
R

gcn504

Rozlynmac wrote: »

Lots of questions...
Is o2 email ok with outlook/outlook express?
Has anyone experience of using o2 with a VPN?
I'm in the Outer Hebrides - is Maidenhead the closest server I can use to test my speed? If so the results suck.

Thanks,
R

1: I use Outlook Express on my kids pc and Microsoft Entourage on my Mac. They both pick up my o2 (and other) emails fine

2: I use a VPN every day to 'dial in' to work. It works fine for me

3: I used Speedtest.net to run a test from

a: Faroes 116ms Ping
b: Dublin 130ms Ping
c: London 63s Ping

When you get to Speedtest.net the map can be moved (the box telling you to select a server is probably blocking servers nearer to you so move the map to make them available for you)

rummy

gcn504 wrote: »

O2 Broadband is a 12 month fixed contract and has a 30 day cooling off period and can be got with unlimited downloads from as little as £7.50

Is it 30 days? I thought it was 7. I thought they ended the 30 day thing...Maybe I got it wrong.

gcn504

rummy wrote: »

Is it 30 days? I thought it was 7. I thought they ended the 30 day thing...Maybe I got it wrong.

Actually we're both wrong just checked the website and its currently 50 days

"We've given our home broadband service a lot of thought to make it the best it can be. In fact we're so proud of it that if you sign up by the 31st of October 2008 and change your mind within the first 50 days, we'll refund all your money. "

rummy

gcn504 wrote: »

Actually we're both wrong just checked the website and its currently 50 days

"We've given our home broadband service a lot of thought to make it the best it can be. In fact we're so proud of it that if you sign up by the 31st of October 2008 and change your mind within the first 50 days, we'll refund all your money. "

What?!!!!! That's just so not fair!!!!!:mad:

I joined up in Aug cos I wanted to be within that 30 day thing. I was told they'll never do more than 30 day again and that offer was back in August!!! If I knew that I would have done it now!!!!

My service with them has been good overall but I'd still like that additional 20 days!! I asked them about buying myself out of the contract if I don't like them and they said, "well if you do that, you'll be stuck with us for twelve months" So they dont do the whole buying out of contract business, just cancelling the contract for £50 but that means no MAC code so having no internet for some while.

I hope they are good during my twelve months with them.

shammyjack

Llyllyll

For info O2 Broadband are now offering £60 cashback if you sign up through Quidco: http://www.quidco.com/o2-broadband/

dollarjon

Fantastic here no problems or issues