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Which ISP for multiple POP3 mailboxes on 512k ADSL?
Posted on January 3rd, 2004 | 19 Comments

As the title suggests, I'm looking for an ISP that offers multiple pop3 mailboxes with the standard 512k ADSL service. Good performance is an issue, no filtering of p2p and as good a price...

Skype
Posted on January 3rd, 2004 | 0 Comments

Can I start by saying I have no connection whatsoever with the above named programme, in fact I have been an advocate for other voice and video communication programmes, that is until the other day...

IS WAR CHALKING ILLIGAL IN THE UK ?
Posted on January 3rd, 2004 | 55 Comments

www.warchalking.org Who get's their ADSL for free then ?! Own up!

Line Status Concern
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 2 Comments

Seasons greetings all. I recently ordered a 2nd line due to my existing line failing broadband testing. The reason for this is that all of my neighbours appear as green for 512 on BT's checker and...

ADSL Lighter flickers on router but exchange not enabled.
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 3 Comments

My exchange is going to be ADSL enabled in mid February and have pre registered with PlusNet. Because I needed a wireless access point I bought myself a D-Link DSL 604+. It is being used simply as a...

broadband help
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 1 Comments

Hi. Can anyone help please. We have one main BT socket coming into the house. This socket is not used for a telephone but we have 3 extensions running from this socket. All of these extensions are...

Connection speed
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 1 Comments

Hi all I just got my latest phone bill and noticed that me package includes "(ADSL) BT DataStream Office 2Mbps". Does thia mean that the connection is capable of 2Megabit / sec and that my ISP caps...

Belin cards and ad hoc network
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 13 Comments

I'm trying to get an ad hoc (router-less) wireless network off-the-ground (at home) and I bought two 54Mb Belkin wireless cards - one for my desktop (with ADSL access to the Net) and one for my...

Online shopping question
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 4 Comments

I'm new to the UK, and must admit I miss the North American internet culture. Now that I'm up and running with Blueyonder broadband, there are a few online services I'd love to have access to. Any...

Broadband ISP without 12 month contract?
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 8 Comments

Hi all, I want to get broadband but am not keen on the 12 month contract thing; I really don't know if I want to keep something for that long when the service may get crap and I'm stuck with it! Can...

5.65 from exchange, Refused!!....best options now??
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 5 Comments

Although i`m 5.65k from our exchange i`ve been constantly refused by BT due to line noise they say. Zen in fact tried three times by `manual request` but no joy. So is it worth while even considering...

Freeserve ADSL any good?
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi, is Freeserve ADSL any good? Cheers.

Freeserve Broadband connection problems
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 6 Comments

I am half way through my trail month with Freeserve ADSL using the Thomson Speedtouch 330 modem. When I boot up, the left hand green light (USB) comes on, but the right hand one (ADSL) blinks. It...

Can I share ADSL with my neighbours, and split the cost?
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 16 Comments

I know that it is physically possible to share my ADSL connection, but are any ISPs going to kick up a fuss about it? (And can they find out?) I can't see anything in the Freeserve or Plusnet terms...

Installing WiFi card on laptop
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 5 Comments

I've just bought a 802.11b WiFi card for my laptop, which has ethernet port. Laptop is configured to connect to internet through LAN. When I install the WiFi card with driver, will it create conflict...

Ad hoc network up-and-running
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 6 Comments

I tried to get the Belkin wireless networking kit (two cards - one desktop and one laptop) in the PC World sale - but there was none left. But one was returned to my local store and I managed to buy...

broadband installed on wrong number
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 11 Comments

A friend of my brothers has ordered broadband from pipex, with his phone number ending xxx897, he found out yesterday that the service has been installed on xxx891 instead!!. Does anyone know if...

Blueyonder 512 service
Posted on January 2nd, 2004 | 2 Comments

My brother in law has just been fitted with the Blueyonder 512K system, his download speeds are normal but his upload speed is reporting around 100K. This seems kind of low, he is in East Kilbride,...

Re: IP Stream vs DataStream
Posted on January 1st, 2004 | 0 Comments

It's what happens at the exchange end that is different. With one (and I can't remember which), at the exchange, the data is routed over BTs backbone. With the other, the data is routed onto the...

Blueyonder Censors Customer Complaint
Posted on January 1st, 2004 | 6 Comments

The following Blueyonder customer thread posted under the heading "BLUEYONDER MAIL SERVERS ARE DEFINITELY BLACKLISTED" was completely removed from the Blueyonder Newsgroup earlier this month and the...