broadband reccomendations??

DAVE HARRIS · 04-Dec-2004, 14:10

Since we purchased a new pc for home our dial up service has slowed down to clockwork levels(over a period of time). We are thinking of getting broadband access but do not know which provider to use, we do not need superfast access but reliabilaty is important. Any suggestions apart from go forth and procreate would be helpfull.

dave

Dementor · 04-Dec-2004, 18:05

Dave, worth trying onspeed on your dial up first.

Want to speed your dial up to broadband speed, well you can using this www.onspeed.com
You can download a 7 day trial here http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/Onspe...-10293068.html

Cheers Roy

doogalman · 04-Dec-2004, 18:09

I've had NTL's package for about a year and half.
Great no problems. Was told to avoid AOL cause i would regret it.

Doogalman

HellsBells · 04-Dec-2004, 18:28

Echoing Doogalman....

Avoid AOL at ALL costs, we had loads of trouble with them. Been on NTL Broadband for a few months and it is HEAPS better !

ali · 04-Dec-2004, 18:53

On eclipse at the mo as it's only a one month contract. Pay £20/month for 512kb service, but they've just launched a cheaper, faster (2Mb/£14.99) service this month, which could suit fine as long as you're not downloading loads of movies.

Best independent comparison site I know:

http://adslguide.org/

Go to 'Compare Service Providors' and check a few boxes.

Cheers,

Ali

Nigel C · 04-Dec-2004, 19:08

I'm on virgin.net just changed my package to 512kpbs with a 3 gig download limit £17.99 was on unlimited downloads at £24.99 but as i don't download much it was a bit of a waste of money and there is no contract on virgin

Murray Mint · 04-Dec-2004, 20:01

Dave

What ever route you go down it is vitally important to get a good firewall in place, this could be one reason that your machine is slowing down, even better is the get a router with built in firewall including statefull packet inspection.

Murray Mint

Ozz · 04-Dec-2004, 21:48

I know a few of us on here are with Plusnet (Desmondo, Totto?).

I have had no real problems so far.

kwikbitch · 04-Dec-2004, 21:52

We are with NTL...ours is £24.99 for 750k...Its on offer at half that price though at the moment.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GO AOL!!!!!!!!!!

Nigel C · 04-Dec-2004, 23:41

Zone alarm

here's a nice firewall!!!

free download as well

[Edited on 4-12-2004 by Nigel C]

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04-Dec-2004, 18:09	#3
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early I've had NTL's package for about a year and half. Great no problems. Was told to avoid AOL cause i would regret it. Doogalman Reply

04-Dec-2004, 18:28	#4
HellsBells Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 240 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Poole Mood: In fear of what's in store. Echoing Doogalman.... Avoid AOL at ALL costs, we had loads of trouble with them. Been on NTL Broadband for a few months and it is HEAPS better ! Reply

04-Dec-2004, 19:08	#6
Nigel C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,710 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: happy bike passed MOT I'm on virgin.net just changed my package to 512kpbs with a 3 gig download limit £17.99 was on unlimited downloads at £24.99 but as i don't download much it was a bit of a waste of money and there is no contract on virgin Reply

04-Dec-2004, 21:48	#8
Ozz Registered Forum User Cucciolo Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse Posts: 4,941 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Mood: Waiting for the revolution! I know a few of us on here are with Plusnet (Desmondo, Totto?). I have had no real problems so far. Reply

04-Dec-2004, 21:52	#9
kwikbitch Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,911 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nottingham Mood: Smiley and waiting for the sunshine We are with NTL...ours is £24.99 for 750k...Its on offer at half that price though at the moment. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GO AOL!!!!!!!!!! Reply

04-Dec-2004, 23:41	#10
Nigel C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,710 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: happy bike passed MOT Zone alarm here's a nice firewall!!! free download as well [Edited on 4-12-2004 by Nigel C] Reply