[Wolves] Re: Broadband Advice

[David Morley]

On 11/09/05, Bobby Singh <bs_wm at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> A lot of good info has already been given here is my
> stuff;
> 
> 
> 
> - You say you don't live in a cable area so that rules
> out blueyounder which is good and ntl which is bad.
> 
> 
> 
> - You can have ntl feedom for non-cable area but they
> are bad avoid them. Bad service etc.
> 
> 
> 
> - Go to http://www.broadbandchecker.co.uk then type in
> your post code.
> 
> 
> 
> - Look at varous offers but avoid ntl freedom.  You
> can have bulldog which is fast, tiscalli which have 12
> month contract but virgin don't.  Virgin is good for
> first time because as you learn more about broadband
> you can dissconnect and choose what ever you want.
> 
> 
> 
> - When signing up watch out for those 'hidden
> charges'.  You may have to pay for a modem (although
> most don't) or some may have a start-up fee.
> 
> 
> 
> - When getting a modem its best to request for a
> ethernet based modem for linux.  Some isp
>  will give away USB based modem which you should aviod
> for linux.  Some isp will have the
> option for ethernet or usb some may not give you the
> option.  Its best to do what i have done. That is to
> get a belkin wireless modem + router.  This is
> ethernet based modem with wirless router.  Belkin is
> ok, sometimes may need restarting but its ok.
> 
> 
> 
> If you need more details or info just reply and i
> would get back to you.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> 
> Bobby
> 
> 
> 
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I don't now about ntl but blueyonder is available in wolves and it works fine.

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