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Decent Broadband deals
Posted on February 8th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Hi all. I know this sort of question comes up a lot, I can see that from previous posts, but I would like some clarification just in case I am missing something. I am currently on Pipex Xtreme 500...

Plusnet cuts to 14-99 a month for 2MB !
Posted on February 8th, 2005 | 14 Comments

Plusnet have announced that from Friday 11th the cost of it's Broadband Home 2Mb Lite service will be reduced to £14.99, saving an extra fiver a month. *************** wonder what the cap is ?

NTL Telling Porkies to new customers.
Posted on February 8th, 2005 | 10 Comments

My uncle recently found out that NTL was to up it's 300k broadband to 1mb for no extra charge in April so he enquired about the service. I told him that I had heard a £25 upgrade fee would be...

How long?
Posted on February 8th, 2005 | 8 Comments

When you ask for ADSL to be installed, how long does it take the ISP? (I assume if the ISP is BT and the phone connection is BT it takes less time?) Also, if you are ordering telephone service at...

Reconnection fee...
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Hi A coupel of years ago we changed the person whos name out BT account is in at home. This lead to our PIPEX ADSL being disconnected, I had to pay 50quid or so to have it reconnected again (took 3...

What is a good ADSL connection?
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 8 Comments

Hi I have recently changed all my micro-filters from plug-in types to proper wall mounted BT-style sockets and I was wondering what a good set of ADSL connection figures are. I didn't actually...

In terms of a News Service, who are RingNet?
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 5 Comments

And what is their retention and selection of NGs like? I ask because I'm scouting around for alternative ISPs, and V21 look a possible candidate, and apparently their news access is provided by...

VoIP over ADSL WAN Network Configuration. How?
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 7 Comments

Hi there! I was wondering, how does the network configuration (OSI) of a WAN ADSL-link that includes VoIP and Data simultaneously looks like. I am sure there are many possibilities, but I am...

ADSL newbie question
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 1 Comments

I've a FairAdsl account which has been running very nicely (two machines wireless to a 3Com router/modem, plus one wired) for a couple of months. However, today every other site I try is giving the...

BT Broadband Basic and BT Openworld email
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 3 Comments

I know there have been similar questions to this in the past but I haven't seen a definitive answer to this configuration issue and I'm hoping someone can help. A friend of mine has signed up to BT...

Plusnet/Force9 FTP Prob (rant) but help appreciated :-)
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 37 Comments

Hi Guys, After 4 days of bashing my head against the wall with Plusnet/F9 (total lack of sensible) Tech Support Dept, I totally give up and publicly beg for any helpful and relevant suggestions ! ...

Tiscali usage monitoring + connection choice problem
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Is monitoring actually taking place now ? - I,m new to BB and have a 2GB monthly limit. I understand that usage was not being monitiored initially. Also I have problem. I previously used dial-up on...

When does "Dave" sleep?
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 3 Comments

As subject line. But then, such a minuscule brain probably doesn't need much rest....! -- [Davism - a condition by which the sufferer experiences an inability to give concise answers, express...

Broadband usage
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 12 Comments

I am with Demon and would like to check my usage both download and up load. Could anyone where I can do this. Regards Alan

Microsoft crax down on PIRATE COPIES !
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 21 Comments

Microsoft shuts Windows on pirates ARE you using a pirated copy of Microsoft Windows? Beware, the software giant is getting tough. Microsoft plans to introduce a new authentication system will...

Ethernet/USB
Posted on February 7th, 2005 | 6 Comments

Have I got it wrong or do a lot of Broadband providers only offer usb connection via modem and not ethernet unless you have a router ?.

How do I find out if my line can cope with 1Mb or 2Mb
Posted on February 6th, 2005 | 6 Comments

I am currently on a 512K line. I may wish to upgrade my broadband. How can I tell if my line will cope with a 2Mb transfer rate? I try the BT Broadband checker and it says that it thinks that it...

telco provider
Posted on February 6th, 2005 | 1 Comments

If your stuck for a reliable national provider who can be dealt with totally on-line including viewing an up to date account instantly try http://dialwight.go-call.net landlines,mobile phones,...

UKOnlione or Zen?
Posted on February 6th, 2005 | 5 Comments

Zen is more expensive for 1MB than UKOnline is for 2MB. UKOnline has 500GB allowance (someone said they class this as fair) which is fine for me. Zen is monthly contract whereas UKOnline is a yearly...

Returning password
Posted on February 6th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Please can somebody help? I have been changing adsl modems. When I reinstalled the Alcatel speedtouch 330 I have developed a password problem. The dial up box already has a 16-character password in...