Broadband. Who's the Cheapest? Article Discussion Area

mrJ_5

i have used them since 2004, and have found them to be quite reliable - so have friends, family, etc - so i naturally highly recommend them on here also

I think adslguide only shows the big providers out there, but I have found that usually the smaller scaled ones do just as good of a job, if not better.... perhaps zazizam need to submit an application to be listed on that site, or something like that....

When I joined, and still think it is policy, you get 2 weeks after getting connected to them, that you can call via their customer services number - if any problems did occur... failing that - can always raise a free support ticket, via members area

bssmaa

Hi I took youtr advice and signed up with madasafish broadband. However my connection speeds are abyssmal depending on the time of the day I login. Here is the result of some speed tests shown below.

0.05Mbps 03/03/2006 20:17:59
0.28Mbps 03/03/2006 20:07:23
0.19Mbps 03/03/2006 20:05:51
1.22Mbps 03/03/2006 12:12:53
0.67Mbps 03/03/2006 12:09:06
1.17Mbps 03/03/2006 11:39:43
1.14Mbps 03/03/2006 11:32:56
1.45Mbps 03/03/2006 11:13:07
1.89Mbps 03/03/2006 10:14:57
0.79Mbps 02/03/2006 21:18:09
When I have contacted their support with these figures I have got no help. Is anyone else having problems with madasafish?

maximus78

rammell wrote:

Without seeing what you signed up to with Pipex it is difficult to say. However, unless you've got 2 telephone lines, you'll only have one BB connection and can therefore only sign up with one ISP at a time. Therefore, if you attempt to sign up with Madasafish, they'll begin procedures to cut off your connection with Pipex and this could break you current contract with Pipex..... plus any penalties for coming out of your contract early. Best wait until 2/3 to be on the safe side.

i waited and signed up today with madasafish.
the Voyager 240 router for free offer is over!!
but still the cheapest provider on the market.
by the way my pipex montly charge was £35,-/month for 512 Mbps, no download limits!!!rabbish price but highly reliable customer service!
i'll leave feedback as soon my connection is achieved!!!
bye

Edinburghlass_2

A gentle reminder folks.....


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golfescort

Can anyone tell me if there is a provider who´s contract can be renewed on a monthly basis? I´ve moved house but will be going abroad for 4 months in the summer.

mamazaac

maximus78 wrote:

i waited and signed up today with madasafish.
the Voyager 240 router for free offer is over!!
but still the cheapest provider on the market.
by the way my pipex montly charge was £35,-/month for 512 Mbps, no download limits!!!rabbish price but highly reliable customer service!
i'll leave feedback as soon my connection is achieved!!!
bye

If you use the link provided by Martin giving the extra £1 off per month, the free Voyager 240 router is still part of the offer. I signed up yesterday and when I selected this modem the price against it was "free".

boozyjane

hi I'm looking to changing to broadband in the next cpl of weeks but am clueless lol which is best any ideas thanks

suzieq

Hi Golfescort

Hope it's not too late, but I've just seen an ISP called Eclipse who offer monthly contracts. Try here... http://www.eclipse.net.uk/index.cfm?id=home_res

Suzie ~x~

rammell

I've just tried using the uSwitch.com service to find a cheaper broadband supplier. uSwitch.com have been in the press a lot recently, mostly about their claims to find the cheapest gas and electricity providers. However, they also have a "cheapest broadband" service.

I put in my details, including existing provider, and whilst it identified a couple of cheaper providers, it missed out several ISPs that have been mentioned on this bulletin board that are even cheaper e.g. V21. I could save myself over £60 per year by going with an ISP that failed to be listed with uSwitch.

So, if you're thinking of using the uSwitch service, just a word of caution. By the way, I called uSwitch Customer Services to ask why providers such as V21 were not listed. They claimed that if a provider is not included, it is only because they've not been given relevant information by the ISP.

mr_fishbulb

rammell wrote:

I've just tried using the uSwitch.com service to find a cheaper broadband supplier. uSwitch.com have been in the press a lot recently, mostly about their claims to find the cheapest gas and electricity providers. However, they also have a "cheapest broadband" service.

Always have a look over on adslguide after finding a cheap provider. Broadband can't be compared like for like the same was as utility companies can. You never hear of people complaining that their gas comes through really slowly at peak times, or that you are not allowed to use the electricity on certain appliances.