thinking about upgrading internet server, not too bothered about speed, just as long as its quicker than 56k modem i run now. more bothered about price. think freeserve was £30 a month is this the cheapest and is it any good? can you keep it none tech as i`m i a bit vauge on computers.

regards mike

 

have you got cable? NTL do a cheapest of the cheap broadband at £15/month for a 128k line, else it's about £25/month for a faster 512k if you subscript to their digital service as well.

have a look at www.adslguide.org.uk and www.ispreview.co.uk for broadband provider. companies that spring to mind are plus.net, pipex, nildram and v21.

 

I'm currently using Plusnet and have no quibbles. £22.99 (inc) and I'm on a monthly contractly.
I'd definitely go to the ADSL Guide to make a comparison of all the companies first.

Daz

 

Faster Mike!! - Have a chat with me tomorrow on the Lakes run - I'll do you a special deal (work for an ISP)

Jon

 

cheapest is www.fairadsl.co.uk at 19 per month all in.

their hardware does not seem great though, so buy a router or something.

check adslguide.co.uk for hardware.

 

Can anyone recommend someone that will supply broadband down a phone line, without a Credit Card.. for a Mate.

He has no cable in his street either... and due to *problems* in his past is unable to get a switch/visa etc...

 

 

Are you coming on the Lakes run this morning Avi? - I take it "your friend" does not want to write a cheque for one years fees upfront...

 

still a little confussed about all this, looked on adsl guide. the prices quoted are without a modem and filters i take it. how much is a cheep modem and all the gubbins? the pipex extreem solo (wires only) seems good value at £19.95 + £50 install.
jon can you enlighten me all broadband makes the phone line free for calls whill on the net.

forgot to say i`m not on cable tv and running windows millennium ed


[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 10/13/2002 8:19:17 PM]

 

Hello Mike - Liked your Zorst when you came by us parked up in the layby

Go for the £20/month deal with Pipex as it is as cheap as you will get it - it WILL be plus VAT as BT Wholesale charge us ISP's £50 + VAT to convert the phone lines

I am happy to send you a USB Modem (Zyxel Prestige 630) and a line filter at cost - should be around £50 inc P&P and Inc VAT

 

I had mega problems with Pipex, they ignore letters as well, I experienced appaling service, now back on dial up.

 

what problems have you had with pipex?

 

yeah - must have been waaaaay bad to ditch getting broadband with another ISP and go back to snail paced dialup

 

I am with Plus Net and they will do the subscriptions though Direct Debit.

No issues, no hassles and a very helpful bunch when you call them, they even answer e-mail!

Oh and their support lines are local rate numbers!

If you are intesrested let me now and I will refer you to them... they reduce the bill if you refer people!

www.plus.net

 

Do I get it cheaper aswell if you refer me or is it just you?

How do i start getting BB? should I buy my modem seperately or through the service provider?

How much do I have to pay through plusnet a month? How much is the activation fee?

I want to get BB but it seems to be very expensive when you first get with the equioment charges, connection fee, activation fee, etc

 

You have to pay the activation fee to the ISP you rent the BB service off and you usually have to pay for the monthly rental of the service in advance.

You don't have to buy hardware from same ISP (though most seem to) as you can get your ISP to give you "wires only". this means you have to find your own Modem or Router and line filters as the ISP will only give you a Username and Password (the IP Address you get is associated with this) and activate the line.

Starting out the cost can seem expensive but believe me, so is buying a scooby! (hang on, BB is cheap to run, unlike my petrol guzzler )

 

hi jon thanks for the deal gonna do a little more resurch, ive got your email address off your profile so i`ll be in touch.
you liked the zorst me to not to loud and defenetly not to quiet

 

I have Pipex ADSL, and despite all the moans about it, I have been very happy with it.

£19.95/month + VAT

[Edited by dharbige - 10/12/2002 4:37:19 PM]