Reliable, cheap broadband?
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From: Twickenham, home of rugby
I've had Telewest 512 (soon to be 768) since last August with only a minor hiccup over installation. I'm not aware of any outages / contention problems.
£10 install, £25 per month. That's with a Telewest 2nd phone line, though.
SD
£10 install, £25 per month. That's with a Telewest 2nd phone line, though.
SD
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From: Witnesham, Suffolk
There's a website with much of the info you need - www.adslguide.org.uk
That will tell you what the customers think of them.
I'm with Pipex and happy; there is one out there that calls itself broadband but isn't - it's something like 150k. Not sure how they do it, or why they advertise it as broadband.
That will tell you what the customers think of them.
I'm with Pipex and happy; there is one out there that calls itself broadband but isn't - it's something like 150k. Not sure how they do it, or why they advertise it as broadband.
'nough said
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From: Raynes Park
I did quite a lot of research for my Dad re Broadband in the UK - gave me a nice headache but eventually went for the services of plus.net - the option without the modem cost £18.99 x month + VAT for full-blown unrestricted bband access. Startup cost are quite high but I reckon you save long term.
I'm going down to see my Dad today to hook it up - I'll come back and revise my post if it goes t*ts up.
hth
Charles
ps. Personally I use Telewest Blueyonder - very pleased with it but it's definitely not the cheapest.
I'm going down to see my Dad today to hook it up - I'll come back and revise my post if it goes t*ts up.
hth
Charles
ps. Personally I use Telewest Blueyonder - very pleased with it but it's definitely not the cheapest.
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From: Omicron Persei 8
FWIW I recently went through the same process, and went with Pipex.
The monthly costs are comparable with everyone else for 512k down (256k up), but the USB "modem" and filters are cheaper than most.
What finally swung it though was recommendations from PPRuNers, and I have not been disappointed.
The monthly costs are comparable with everyone else for 512k down (256k up), but the USB "modem" and filters are cheaper than most.
What finally swung it though was recommendations from PPRuNers, and I have not been disappointed.
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From: U.K
Hi,
You might find this site useful.
http://www.net4nowt.co.uk/
I use Pipex (www.dsl.pipex.com), they're pretty cheap and reliable. Most of my family and friends use them and have had no problems. If you plan to use the connection for more than one computer, its probably best to opt for a package where you can buy your own router/modem. Bulldog also do a good ADSL service and its dirt cheap.
Pete
You might find this site useful.
http://www.net4nowt.co.uk/
I use Pipex (www.dsl.pipex.com), they're pretty cheap and reliable. Most of my family and friends use them and have had no problems. If you plan to use the connection for more than one computer, its probably best to opt for a package where you can buy your own router/modem. Bulldog also do a good ADSL service and its dirt cheap.
Pete
'nough said
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From: Raynes Park
More info about plus.net
Well, I attempted to connect my Dad's PC to plus.net yesterday, and yes it did go t**s up....BUT it was BT's fault (surprise surprise). They "forgot" to switch the service on (despite confirming the activation date etc to plus.net).
At least it gave me the "opportunity" to test the support from plus.net.
And I must say I was very impressed. They have an on-line reporting system (as well as a phone number) - query was answered within two hours asking for more info, I replied, one hour later BT were on the case. Early this morning BT called to apologise etc and line up now.
That just leaves me to configured my Dad's router and he should be away - will report back on Thursday (using this thead as my personal blog..!).
Charles
At least it gave me the "opportunity" to test the support from plus.net.
And I must say I was very impressed. They have an on-line reporting system (as well as a phone number) - query was answered within two hours asking for more info, I replied, one hour later BT were on the case. Early this morning BT called to apologise etc and line up now.
That just leaves me to configured my Dad's router and he should be away - will report back on Thursday (using this thead as my personal blog..!).
Charles
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From: Rural Yorkshire
Can also recommend plus.net for dial up.. a tenner a month for 20 hours anytime per week (and 1am to 7am does not count toward your quota). Excellent support. I've been with them over 6 months and no complaints whatsoever.
