Getting Broadband for new PC

WNBRich

Hi,
I've just ordered a lovely new HP Pc from their website at a great price. As I'm keen to set it up ASAP, can anyone give this silly woman some advice about sorting out broadband for the new PC? I have a dial-up connection with Orange on my existing PC, and I want the changeover to broadband to be smooth. I've had a look at Martin's article on broadband and like the look of Madasafish. Who is the best for price and service? Should I arrange the new broadband connection and keep the dial-up for the time being? I have to give Orange 1 month's notice.

Thanks for any help!:T

Browntoa

it will take up to a month for your broadband to get set up once you sign up anyway so sign up with madasafish now and tell orange you want to keep you account as a PAYG account....gives you time to swap to new email address etc...

unless you are unlucky you will never need to dial up again !!

WNBRich

Thanks Browntoa for your suggestion. I assume that you advise that I set up the new PC with my existing dial-up, and use that until the broadband can be activated. Sorry to be a bit dim, but I'm worried that if I haven't got it clear what I'm doing, I'll have to ring the Orange helpline, which charges 50p a minute, which is way too pricey for my limited means.

Thanks

GreenNotM

Orange give free broadband .on some plans .... http://freebb.orange.co.uk/offerinfo/
Orange offer upgrade path too http://www.orange.co.uk/membercentre/8meg/
Upgrade to Broadband Starter

* try our Broadband Starter for just £14.99

* you’ve got 30 days to make up your mind and get your money back if it's not for you

* Broadband Starter comes with up to 2 Meg download speeds and a free modem

* Or get it for free – all you need is an 18-month Orange mobile £30 plus plan

• find out more
• free broadband

As Martins article says - it is only worth doing the free one if you are already with a suitable plan with Orange and I cannot see if it is with free connection.

Look here for a 0800 number for Orange http://www.saynoto0870.com/companysearch.php 0870 2202002 01642 732773 Technical Support (Middlesbrough)
Also: 01642 732772
Madasafish have rep on the internet forum here - under utils ...