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Title: Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: mrt on July 03, 2006, 12:20:30 PM
Hi,

Firstly, hi to all!  I am new to signing up to these forums although have been a floater for about a year now.   Thought Id sign up just so I can commend Brummie on his bad jokes!!! They make me laugh!!

I would like to get broadband at home ... currently between me and my fiance we have two pc laptops and an Apple minimac.  Ideally would want a wireless router.  Can you recommend me an ISP which will allow both the PCs and the Apple to connect.

I was thinking Tiscali off the top of my head ... but would generally like some recommendations.

Cheers,

MrT
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: Chaostime on July 03, 2006, 12:47:37 PM
Any isp will allow either PCs and Macs to connect.

The simplist solution for you would be to get a router. As for an IS, Pipex are good, ive never had a problem with them, and they arnt too bad price wise.
In regards to the router id reccomend a Netgear DG834G. Its both wired and wireless, so you have the option of both if you need it.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: funkychicken9000 on July 03, 2006, 12:51:44 PM
Take a look at www.adslguide.org for info on ISPs.  I like plusnet :)
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: mrt on July 03, 2006, 15:38:51 PM
A friend at work has recommended Freedom 2 Surf?  Any good?  I think I may well go with Pipex or Plus Net - have had a look at ADSL guide and done comparisons against Tiscali, BT, Bulldog and TalkTalk which I seem to hear a lot about, they both came out above all the ones listed.  

Will make a decision this evening so if anyone else does have an opinion on this; all replies appreciated.

Many Thanks
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: DEViANCE on July 03, 2006, 15:57:10 PM
i am abig fan of Pipex and Nildram, not the cheapest but good support and service.

i have heard nothing but bad about talk talk.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: Serious on July 03, 2006, 19:08:33 PM
Talk talk have a three month plus waiting list, its also a lossleader , they dont make much if any profit.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: brummie on July 03, 2006, 19:43:38 PM
Quote from: SeriousTalk talk have a three month plus waiting list, its also a lossleader , they dont make much if any profit.

talk talk just did my old mans house in 3 weeks.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: Serious on July 03, 2006, 19:52:08 PM
I asked them in their metrocentre shop and thats what they told me.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: mrt on July 04, 2006, 11:17:34 AM
Many Thanks for all your help!!!!  I signed up to Plus Net this morning.  They say 5-7 days before I am switched on ... is it really this quick?  I was expecting 3-6 weeks?
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: Serious on July 04, 2006, 16:11:34 PM
In France you would be connected before the weekend, the equipment is already at the exchange so all they have to do is send someone out to connect your line.

Talk-Talk have had the problem of excessive success in people applying.
Title: Re:Broadband Advice Needed
Post by: brummie on July 04, 2006, 16:26:11 PM
Quote from: SeriousI asked them in their metrocentre shop and thats what they told me.

probably so you dont go back complaining if they are late.