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Dial Up ISP Needed

Hi

I needed a Dial Up ISP. I am waiting for my broadband by sky to get connected but in the mean time i need to use the internet so i need to know how to connect using dial up.

Thanks
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  • clear_blu
    clear_blu Posts: 140 Forumite
    As you only require internet access for a short time (until you get broadband) I would suggest that you join one of the pay-as-you-go schemes.
    Orange run one at orange.co.uk, when you get there look for internet access and click on Orange Shop, then Dial Up and they can enrol you over the net. I think it costs around 1p per minute but they display the charges when you get there.
    I have retired from a career in Financial Services........Thank God. Any advice given may be as a result of senile dementia so dont take it too seriously.......;)
  • I think there must be some Prepaid plans offered near you as well ..
  • tsol
    tsol Posts: 45 Forumite
    Set your computer to dial 0845 604 3090
    Using ANY user name
    And ANY password

    for call charges see here:
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1086555604,78422,
    I think my monitor's running out of ink....
  • devizes18193
    devizes18193 Posts: 1,594 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    http://www.geoisp.co.uk/ Has on 02 number so if you get free land lines with your call package it should be free
  • amit_1
    amit_1 Posts: 715 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    http://www.geoisp.co.uk/ Has on 02 number so if you get free land lines with your call package it should be free

    Hi

    Is it really free? I have bt line with free evening and weekend calls after 6pm so this would be perfect.

    How would i set this up on my computer?

    Thanks
  • devizes18193
    devizes18193 Posts: 1,594 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    i belive so .its either cardiff or london numbers begin with 02 . as for setting up theres a wizzard in xp
  • sloughflint
    sloughflint Posts: 2,345 Forumite
    amit_1 wrote:
    Hi

    Is it really free? I have bt line with free evening and weekend calls after 6pm so this would be perfect.

    How would i set this up on my computer?

    Thanks
    Let us know how you get on. If it's good, I'll be able to dialup round my Dad's who gets free eve and WE calls.
  • sloughflint
    sloughflint Posts: 2,345 Forumite
    the basic website scares me though. What's the catch?
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Beware, most free evening and weekend packages exclude certain classes of numbers including dial up internet access( usually 0854)!
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Smashing
    Smashing Posts: 1,799 Forumite
    AOL are doing a 1 month free trial dial up if you are a new customer. Just be sure to cancel within the month.
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