Choosing new ISP (1 Viewer)

[T0ny]

Can anyone help me, please ? BT have decided to introduce a usage limit on their unlimited 24/7 Surftime package, which I currnetly use. I am seeking another ISP which actually understands that 'unlimited 24/7 Internet access' means just that - a maximum of 732 hours on-line per month, with no cut-off after two or four hours usage - and will accept payment by direct debit, standing order, or cash. Has anyone any suggestions as to where I can find such a beast ? I cannot even get a response from the BT site regarding Broadband, and my e-mails go unanswered.

Tony

 

[Green Fields]

Well, whatever you do, dont go with Glow Internet!

We signed up to their promise of "24 / 7" "no restriction" service, but if we go online for more than 2 or 3 hours a day we have to phone up and get a good ticking off for using outside of their terms of service (more than 24 hours a day 7 days a week???). It takes us at least 12 trys to connect during busy times, and the speeds arent great!

Take a look in the shops for .net magaine, it often has sections on anytime ISPs in it.

 

[Dave Smith]

It may be worth considering Demon Internet. I have just gone Broadband with them for £24.99 per month and no time limit.
Have a look at www.demon.net
:t:

 

[IanF]

I'm with Ntl and have been so for years. Some people have had problems in the past, but I can't fault the service that I have had.

I have the 128 kps Broadband which works out at £14.99 per month and they have half price installation at present (£25). If you want the next up, the 600 kps service is £24.99 per month with free installation. Of course you need to have Ntl in your area or whatever the local firm is called.

 

[El Annie]

Just changed to Tiscali after getting extremely fed up with Freeserve's 2 hr hoof out!! So far so good and their broadband will be £19.99 pr month when we finally get it out here in the sticks!!

El Annie :t:

 

[T0ny]

Thanks one and all for your suggestions - I'll certainly try a copy of .Net next time I see one. Discovered that Virgin.net take direct debit, and advertise 'no restrictions' so thought I'd try them. Three times I tried to sign up on-line, only to be dumped right back at their home page when everything went Wahoonie-shaped. By the way, Annie, I think my sticks are stickier than yours - even if broadband reaches Broadland (no, not Broadmoor - not yet), apparently I will not reap the entire benefit, as I am too far from the exchange. They don't have cables that stretch a mile, apparently.

Ho hum.

Tony

 

[monkeyman]

I've been with Telewest Broadband since October and so far not experienced any major problems . . . and the price is better than anything I've seen anyone else offer! And it is 24/7!

B

 

[burhinus]

Hi all
I left Demon some time ago as I was not alone in experiencing problems getting my emails. I am also dischuffed at BT putting a limit on my surf time. I think I read somewhere recently that the beeb are providing a service or was I dreaming. Seem to think it was cheaper than BT.

This thread has ben interesting to read as I am thinking of changing yet again.

burhinus

 

[Gaye Horn]

We have 24/7 high speed cable... we own our own modem and we are on all the time.. for this we pay about 34.95 a month...it is a good deal for us.

 

[paula]

I am in the same boat: out in the sticks with a isp who cuts me off frequently and although it is 24/7, it is now just 90 hours per month!!
There is a good website full of info and reviews:
http://207.228.234.38/uk/unmetered/unmeteredatoc.asp
Happy hunting! (it drives one round the bend!)
Paula

 

[T0ny]

Thanks Paula - I'll check it out later today - when I've had some sleep !!

Tony