[Gllug] New to UK - ISP recommendations

[Paul Brazier]

> I've just arrived in the UK and have absolutely no
> clue as to which of the numerous ISP's is good for
> a flat-rate dialup account (Linux friendly of course).
> Your suggestions would be welcome!  I'm looking for
> an 080... dialup with a fixed monthly fee, reliable
> service (duh) and clued-up support desk (if there's
> actually such a thing?).

ADSL is pretty cheap and readily available now (as low as 21 UKP a
month) and you can get monthly contracts so it might be worth
considering instead. Comes down a normal BT phoneline as well so you
don't need any special equipment except for a ADSL modem and a
analog/digital splitter for the phone line (over 100 UKP).

A normal fixed rate dial-up isn't going to be much cheaper and of course
it'll be a lot slower.

Unless you have some other reasons why this isn't an option (e.g. ADSL
not available in you area), I'd say go for this. e.g. www.plus.net (this
is what I'm on at home)

Paul.


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