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AOL Broadband rubbish?

Looking to get AOL Broadband but heard they will install loads of things which ruins the computer - is it wise to get broadband with them?
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    There is no need to install any ISP's crap on your PC.
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  • missile
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    AOL service is the pits.
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  • espresso wrote: »
    There is no need to install any ISP's crap on your PC.

    how do you do it then? is it a simple case of: knowing the dial up number, username and password?
  • espresso
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    how do you do it then? is it a simple case of: knowing the dial up number, username and password?

    There is no dial-up number for broadband as your specific line is ADSL enabled. Basically you simply enter your username/password into the router provided i.e. the router connects to AOL and then your PC or PC's talk to the router either via Ethernet of wireless.
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  • luckyme38
    luckyme38 Posts: 41 Forumite
    I have been with AOL for roughly four years and never had any complaints with them.

    Would highly recommend. :T
  • dazbfc
    dazbfc Posts: 35 Forumite
    AOL service is pretty good. Been with them for years and only 1 day my connection was dodgy. Had an email the following day from AOL saying sorry.

    Relaible service IMO.

    My only gripe is its pretty pricy compared to other providers
  • espresso
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    dazbfc wrote: »
    My only gripe is its pretty pricy compared to other providers


    :confused:

    What £9.99 for AOL Platinum!

    :rolleyes:
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  • I have been with AOl for years.

    No connection problems and any queries promptly and efficiently dealt with.
  • dazbfc
    dazbfc Posts: 35 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    :confused:

    What £9.99 for AOL Platinum!

    :rolleyes:

    How you get that price?
  • I was with AOL for about 5 years until last year and I thought they were abysmal. Until I joined Talk Talk, that is.
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