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Tiscali up and down speeds the same
Posted on April 23rd, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have a 256k ADSL Tiscali UK account, and all the speedtest results from various websites show that my download and upload speeds are almost the same at around 250kbps. This is actually true because...

DACS & Broadband
Posted on April 23rd, 2004 | 5 Comments

"banzai" <banzai@aaa.com> wrote in message news:l7ehc.3511$Rj2.2341@news.cpqcorp.net... BT always try and remove the DACS when a ADSL order is received - they have an internal budget of around £900...

Poor speeds with Bulldog
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 4 Comments

I've noticed that over the last 5-7 days, that my connection speeds have been bordering on unusable. I'm on PrimeTime 2000, and located in NW9. Speed tests during the day give around: 450Kbps down,...

Lottery
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 9 Comments

Hi All If u receive an email from cresterlottosouthafrica.com informing u that u have won 1 million 200 thousand in cash, do not give them the details they ask for in their email, its a world wide...

phone switching off pc
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 6 Comments

I have broadband internet connection but a dial up modem for faxes and for dial up backup. suddenly, every time the phone rings, it switches my computer off! Any idea what's wrong? Thanks

Filter Q
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi Just got BB today (£19.99 x 12 months from freeserve) All working fine - I have NO filter plugged into my tel socket used only by my PC Is this correct. I have put filters on all extensions...

limits on the size of an e-mail
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 12 Comments

Hello Until recently BTinternet did not have a limit on the size of an individual e-mail sent or received as long as you stayed within the overall 50mb capacity of the account. Now I notice that...

DSL Modem/Router/Firewall
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 8 Comments

Hi I am currently using ADSL via a SpeedTouch DSL Modem and a software proxy server for my LAN. To improve security and efficiency, I would like to install a hardware rounter/firewall with built in...

Re: Simultaneous cable connection and dialup
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 0 Comments

"Jackeline D" <jenny@privacy.net> wrote in message news:94D2D987341553F89A@194.168.222.122... I have an Ethernet connection to an ICS gateway, which is in turn connected to BB via a USB modem.. The...

B.T.Broadband Webspace...
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 3 Comments

Hi there, I'm with BT Broadband Basic and I was wondering if there is a ISP that doesn't require you to "dial up" to use FTP for webspace? Thanks.

ISP choice Which One
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 4 Comments

E7even, Bulldog, Pipex or Plusnet.E7even appears to be cheapest but have not seen as many happy customers praising them as other isp's I want always on service no evenings only crap, if I am paying...

OT: BBC radio 'Listen Again'
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 12 Comments

Anyone here use the facility on the BBC site to listen to recent radio broadcasts please? I tried this months ago and was disappointed it didn't work properly. Now that I have broadband I thought...

Basic Questions- please help!
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 7 Comments

Hi I'd like to be able to have wireless internet access in my home but need some basic advice. All i want to do is use my laptop around my home to connect to the internet. Please can someone help? I...

Netgear DG834G
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 13 Comments

Where is the cheapist supplier in uk. Usually go with Overclockers or Dabs, never had a problem with either but their pricing is high compared to others.

Plusnet Q?
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 13 Comments

How long does it take to setup an account with plusnet? I opted for Direct Debit payments and given the Bank Holiday, today is the 4th day my account is still on the first bit - Checking your...

Decided to go with Fast24. Good Choice?
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 10 Comments

Went with their 1mbit adsl for £27.50 per month. I think it drops to 512k in the day but thats ok because I am at work in the day. I have 7 days to cancel and then it's a 3 month contract. Anyone...

Re: Simultaneous cable connection and dialup
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 0 Comments

"Jackeline D" <jenny@privacy.net> wrote in message news:94D2D987341553F89A@194.168.222.122... Beware, your system is also susceptible to dialling 0908 numbers when visiting certain web sites.

Advice please
Posted on April 22nd, 2004 | 7 Comments

Hello All I am looking at choosing a broadband connection and want to research the various ISPs before I make a decision who to go with. I am willing to consider one of the packages that give a...

Newsgroup Provider?
Posted on April 21st, 2004 | 11 Comments

Hi, Just signed up for Bulldogs Primetime1000 service, seems pretty good so far, however, they do not provide a newsgroup service. Can anyone recommend a good Newsgroup Provider, I'm aware that I...

BT Satellite broadbad 500/1
Posted on April 21st, 2004 | 2 Comments

Hi, I'm looking at the broadband satellite option from BT, has anyone used this service ? Any ideas why on the 500/1 service the connection can't be shared between multiple computers ? (for up to 4...