Calling All who switched from AOL recently

erb

Just wanted to know how long it took to switch from AOL to your new ISP and if you were without internet access how long were you without it.

I am preparing for a switch but can't be without internet at the moment due to children's exams coming soon.

lottyxx

it took 2 weeks aol left tags on the line ,but they gave me crappy dial up in the 2 weeks ,i also have kids doing coursework etc...they managed fine.

mishkanorman

i was without for a week, swapped to madasafish, not sure who was to blame but think it was my new isp rather than aol

espresso

If you request a MAC and give this to your new provider, you should be given a changeover day. You should then not be without BB for very long (minutes), although if your AOL is on their LLU equipment, things may well be different.

erb

espresso wrote: »

If you request a MAC and give this to your new provider, you should be given a changeover day. You should then not be without BB for very long (minutes), although if your AOL is on their LLU equipment, things may well be different.

Yes my AOL is on their LLU and I will be moving to another LLU provider O2 which I think could cause delay.

del1001

erb wrote: »

Yes my AOL is on their LLU and I will be moving to another LLU provider O2 which I think could cause delay.

I'll be interested to know how you get on with your changeover, I am looking to join either O2 or Be* in june which is when they go live on my local exchange, so please keep us posted.