Starting Internet for 1st time... help!

danielle21_2

Hi Guys

Ive just got a computer for home & am wondering what internet provider I should go with.... we wont be using the computer all that often as I work on one all day so mainly just a quick browse some nights.

Was gonna go with talk talk however since reading all the new threads ive changed my mind!

Thanks in advance

Ian_W

Don't blame you about TalkTalk. I guess 90% or more of their customers are going to be pretty satisfied BUT if things go wrong it looks a real bummer to try to get it sorted out.

Sky have got to be worth considering IF you're already a Sky customer as their basic package has only set-up fees.

If not then really, given your limited useage, I'd look at services with <2mgb transfer allowances each month. Namesco have a thread on here, again only set up costs for a basic service. Others are suggesting Primus.

Two good sites to compare ISPs and get feedback are:
https://www.adslguide.org
and
https://www.ispreview.co.uk

Personally I've just left Pipex and gone to IDNet whose customer service is truely outstanding. At £18pm for <2mgs [inc vat - some co's quote pre-vat price, so watch out for that] they aren't the cheapest but they're certainly good value IMO.

mrJ_5

i recommend zazizam - they offer a good vaiety of different options to suit anyone's needs - and it appears that they offer free activation and modem now....

... but looking at what you have written - seems like you may be better off with a dialup connection, if you will not be using it much

danielle21_2

Cheers, really helpful

Edinburghlass_2

Have a read of Martin's article here regarding broadband and dial up article can be found on the blue bar above this board

System

Welcome and congratulations for making MES what may be your first port of call. I think to be fair, however much you pay for an ISP, things CAN and DO go wrong. I'd be prepared to bet that those people who shed out a great deal each month, do not sail through without hicups. For over a year, I had no reason to fault e7even, it's true they had taken my £240 which equated over two years at a tenner a month. Only when I succumbed to their bait of increasing speed did I loose connection. That's when the rot set in.I think it is also true that there may well be half a dozen ISP's out there who claim a "free" service. Mind you, you have to commit yourself to a 18 month contarct for your phone.I have gone from a £1 per min technical helpline to 10p, that's with TT. Whoever you decide to use, you are bound to discover a better deal later. Best of Luck.