Cheapest Broadband Provider Discussion

Rex_Mundi

Tony.B wrote:

Will Wanadoo want their Modem and Filters Back if / and/ when I Migrate ???

I migrated from Wanadoo at the beginning of this year. They never asked for the filters or the modem (still here in a box somewhere). They never sent a charge for these either.

lyricalgangsta

Guys cheapest Broadband offer is Euro1net.

1 MB for 10 pound a month !

Free modem and connection.

Good reviews.

Catch ? Have to pay upfront.

But still beats anything I have seen.

BexTech

Rex_Mundi wrote:

I migrated from Wanadoo at the beginning of this year. They never asked for the filters or the modem (still here in a box somewhere). They never sent a charge for these either.

Did you switch to a router?

When I switched ADSL I didn't see the point up unplugging one modem to plug another one in which did the same job, I did however later switch to an Ethernet modem/router. Have them all now lying around in boxes as I am now with Telewest for broadband.

Rex_Mundi

BexTech wrote:

Did you switch to a router?

When I switched ADSL I didn't see the point up unplugging one modem to plug another one in which did the same job, I did however later switch to an Ethernet modem/router. Have them all now lying around in boxes as I am now with Telewest for broadband.

Yes. I bought the Netgear DG834 modem/router for the home (wired) network. Up untill this, I was connecting using the (flat fish) USB modem, and run another computer through the main one using a proxy (AnalogX free proxy, very good little program).

It's so much more convenient having a router to connect with. I don't have to switch the main computer on for the others to connect, and I've got permanent wired connections to a few different rooms with RJ45 wall sockets. I only have to plug a computer into the socket to connect it to the network or internet.

BexTech

Rex_Mundi wrote:

Yes. I bought the Netgear DG834 modem/router for the home (wired) network. Up untill this, I was connecting using the (flat fish) USB modem, and run another computer through the main one using a proxy (AnalogX free proxy, very good little program).

It's so much more convenient having a router to connect with. I don't have to switch the main computer on for the others to connect, and I've got permanent wired connections to a few different rooms with RJ45 wall sockets. I only have to plug a computer into the socket to connect it to the network or internet.

Sounds a good set up, and similar to one I did for a friend.

Once I had a router, there was no going back, so when I switched to Telewest I ordered another router for cable. It is so much easier being able to switch on any PC / Laptop without the main PC being on.

Donop

Hello everyone, I'm afraid I'm a true dunce when it comes to the Internet, Broadband and anything associated with it. I am currently on a regular phone line (dreadful quality) and have a BT Internet e-mail account. My ISP is BT Yahoo Surftime 24/7 (was BT Internet). My question is this: I'd like Broadband but I'm not a mega Internet user so I'd like to keep it cheap (Max 8 hrs/week). I'm reluctant to sign up for 12 mos as we may move abroad at any time (Forces). I can't work out the costs and what I need. I need a phone line (BT rental?), an ISP? AND Broadband??? Is my e-mail account linked to all this? Told you I'm a dunce.

Is there a kind person out there who can take pity and explain in true layman's terms what I need and how to find the cheapest option? Thanks.

baby_frogmella

Hi donop

i suggest sign up up to metronet (https://www.metronet.co.uk), they offer pay-as-you broadband for only 11.75 a month (min charge) and contract period is only 1 month. I believe you just need a BT landline to sign up to their service. Give them a call and they'll give you all the necessary info.

"I want THAT one!" :rotfl:

beautifulgorgeous_2

What is the best way to use two or even three desktops in one house on broadband ,possibly also occasional use for a lap top if possiblebut not if too expensive or complicated. At the least family comp downstairs and dd`s up stairs for homework and MSN etc

Stumpy

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but AFAIK you will need a broadband router - probably the best for you, if you've got computers in different areas of the house would be wireless one, which would mean getting adapters for each of the computers as well - you can get kits that include a router and 2 cards - sometimes two cards for desktop pc's and sometimes one desktop and one for laptop. Or you can go down the wired route which could possibly be slightly cheaper as a lot of computers these days already have LAN connections on them (looks a bit like a phone socket) so you would just need to pay for the cable. HTH.

Milex

Stumpy wrote:

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but AFAIK you will need a broadband router - probably the best for you, if you've got computers in different areas of the house would be wireless one, which would mean getting adapters for each of the computers as well - you can get kits that include a router and 2 cards - sometimes two cards for desktop pc's and sometimes one desktop and one for laptop. Or you can go down the wired route which could possibly be slightly cheaper as a lot of computers these days already have LAN connections on them (looks a bit like a phone socket) so you would just need to pay for the cable. HTH.

Spot-on, Stumpy, though I wouldn't even consider the wired option for multiple machines. I switched from Dial-Up to broadband in April (e7even, if you want to know) and spent ages researching the appropriate kit and set-up. My incoming phone socket is in an upstairs bedroom, main phone point downstairs, static PC in another upstairs room, and I wanted to be able to connect with the laptop anywhere in the house or garden. The only practical solution was wireless. I went for a 3-Com Office Connect modem/router bundled with a USB "dongle" type adapter (the computer's "aerial"), giving me the option of switching it easily between machines, for about £70 inc.P&P from Dabs. It was very easy to set up - even for a non-techie like me, and I was on-line in about 15 mins from opening the box. You can get similar packages with either a PC-card or PCMCIA adapter from several manufacturers (3-Com, Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear & others), for around the same price. Look at "Reviews" under "News & Info" on ADSL Guide (adslguide.org.uk) for details, and try Misco, EuroPC and Amazon to buy (search on "802.11g"), or ask your favourite supplier for special offers.

I reckon the extra cost of wireless kit was more than offset by the saving on cables and fittings. Also, I have no unsightly wires running around the house, nor the hassle & mess of installing them :cool: , and it's SOOO convenient.