View Full Version : Broadband providers which one?
TopiToo
10-Sep-2005, 14:55
Hello
I know this has been covered before, but I guess pricing plans/good service has moved on. So
At present with Telewest, but moving house so have decided to cancel, as there appears to be cheaper out there!
http://www.onetel.co.uk/index.php?node=internet-broadband-standard
for one . . the other option being I stay away from Telewest for a month then re-join as a new member and reap all the benefits. . . . which are . . . . em no bloody idea:D
any input would be great.
regards
TopiToo
It's a bloody minefield! There's a few providers coming up with 20/24Mb connections soon, but in the mean time check here:
http://www.adslguide.org/isps/compare.asp
I use Eclipse as you don't need a contract, just pay monthly. They've just upgraded my line to 2mb for free and without me asking for it whaich is fine by me. :)
Ali
Rattler
10-Sep-2005, 15:33
Also check here;
http://www.uk-broadband-review.com
A good site for info and recommendations
Tim
(Not sure if I can be sued for using the company's full name,so I'll just have to give you a clue......!)
NAWADOO are absolutely useless,and would never recommend them to anyone!! :mad:
all much a muchness to a certain extent. if you are happy with a wires only service (you supply your own router / modem and self config) then i would stick with either nildram, zen, plus net, ecllipse or bulldog. they can work out slightly cheaper for some cases but their speeds and service is good.
i have used many and found the above very good.
I do though require static ip's and do some VPN configs with mine so perhaps a bit of overkill for you.
i would reccomend going wires only if you are confident with a router and config'ing yourself (ie username / password) and also reccomend using a router over a cheaper modem just for that extra level of protection.
need any help or advice feel free to PM me
TopiToo
11-Sep-2005, 20:28
Hello
Thank you for all the tips/advice. Yep looks like a "minefield"
But some of the links are helpful.
regards
TopiToo
Plus net for me:
www.Plus.net.com
rcgbob44
12-Sep-2005, 09:34
I`m with AOL and the only problems I have got with them is that they now charge for technical calls to a service centre in India where the staff can hardly be understood!
I have also just installed a wireless router at home and it keeps locking up and needs constantly re booting.
have a nice, glitch free, day!
I am plusnet too. No problems in about 2 years (ish)
ive just moved some of our work qa/c from pipex to plus net and we have been upgraded to 2 mb's so will be changing others as and when.
We need static ip's and they are included as well as a fax number, which just sends the faxs to your specified e mail address so we have cancelled two telephone lines as well.
Just went with Tiscali after dumping BT. Very fast and efficient. 17.99 for 2Mb & 15Gb download.
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