Changing Broadband provider

I want to change my provider how do i do this?
Car £1500
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all on my lonesome

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  • Browntoa
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    if you are going from cable to Bt type ADSL then just sign up with the new one and cancel the old

    if swapping adsl then ring up current supplier and ask for your MAC code, then give this to new supplier

    What is a MAC? - Migration Access Codes, generally known as MAC codes allow you to seamlessly switch broadband provider, without any break in your service. Technically, a MAC code is like a serial number used to identify your broadband connection within the local exchange. If you’re switching provider and they have this code, they can simply move your connection over to their service.
    What does this mean? - This means that rather than going without the internet for three to four weeks while you wait for your new connection, your switchover will be seamless – with little or no downtime, no need for an engineer to visit and you could even save on connection fees.
    How do I get one? - The handing out of MAC codes used to be discretionary, but this was deemed a restrictive practice by Ofcom. They have since introduced new legislation so that all ADSL ISPs must now provide customers with a MAC code when requested.
    Restrictions - If you have an LLU or cable connection you won’t be able to use the MAC migration service to switch provider, although some ISPs are trailing LLU MACs. Instead you’ll have to wait without broadband until your new connection is up and running.
    list of contact numbers here

    http://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/mac-migration-codes.html
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