Best 8MB Broadband deal Wanted

Mark060457 · 20th December 2007, 21:57

Hi Everyone
Just had the bad news that virgin are going to stop my broadband in march 08 has i am an old NTL Customer,They have offered me a deal but it involves taking on their Phone package has well, but i don't want the phone,and this is the only deal they will offer has i am not in one of their cabled area

Can anyone recommend a good Broadband service and provider with at least 8MB speed

:xmas-smiley-031:

look forward to your replies

Jontie · 20th December 2007, 22:05

AOL are currently offering 8mb for £14.99 a month HTH

empsburna · 20th December 2007, 22:10

that is madness - shame on VM.

Greeners · 21st December 2007, 07:12

I've been with Bt for nearly 6 years now, and never had a problem. It's not cheap, but I regularly get connection at 8.1Mb.

I wouldn't personally touch AOL with a barge pole.

Cuda-uk · 21st December 2007, 09:17

I have Sky broadband I think it works out about £16.00 a monthbut not to sure as it is paid for in a package with sky plus etc, apart from a small hiccup with my email a few weeks ago (now resolved) touble free for the last fifteen months.

I was warned to steer clear of AOL aswell..

BMC123 · 21st December 2007, 12:11

I am also with BT, again as I get a full 8.1 80% of the time, any problems have been quickly sorted (just a minor one in 2 years when my broadband phone went off - sorted in less than 2 hours) and as for AOL? erm.. it's actually not that bad to be honest, and up until the carphone warehouse took them over it would have been my next choice, however thier call-center based "help" lines can cause major frustration (as can BT's although to a lesser extent) I have had to call them on a number of occasions on behalf of customers, and sometimes I just cannot understand them at all. I do really believe call centers in the UK should be regional.

Over here we get no cable or no digital TV so all we have is the usual line-up, all of whom use BT's network anyway.

mayor · 21st December 2007, 13:29

Hi I'm with Tiscali with 8M free telephone calls (01 and 02)only and free line rental -£19.00/M. Tiscali have their on LLU (local loop unbundling) which a lot of big providers are offering

r44712 · 21st December 2007, 13:31

My choice would be Demon, priced higher than most (from £18/mo) I know...but you pays your money and takes your choice. I've been a continuous customer of theirs for over 10 years, no regrets.

Gryphon · 21st December 2007, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayor

Hi I'm with Tiscali with 8M free telephone calls (01 and 02)only and free line rental -£19.00/M. Tiscali have their on LLU (local loop unbundling) which a lot of big providers are offering

I am also with Tiscali same package it also includes free calls to about 8 European destinations and also Australia America & Canada.

I sort computer problems out and the least problems i get with broadband is with Tiscali

Jontie · 21st December 2007, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jontie

AOL are currently offering 8mb for £14.99 a month HTH

Sorry guy's, I was only trying to help, honest!! I've only been with them since 1997!!

20th December 2007, 21:57	#1
Mark060457 Loves to post MG ZT 180 + 2.5 V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kings Lynn Posts: 290 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Best 8MB Broadband deal Wanted Hi Everyone Just had the bad news that virgin are going to stop my broadband in march 08 has i am an old NTL Customer,They have offered me a deal but it involves taking on their Phone package has well, but i don't want the phone,and this is the only deal they will offer has i am not in one of their cabled area Can anyone recommend a good Broadband service and provider with at least 8MB speed :xmas-smiley-031:look forward to your replies

20th December 2007, 22:05	#2
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	AOL are currently offering 8mb for £14.99 a month HTH __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

21st December 2007, 07:12	#4
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21st December 2007, 12:11	#6
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am also with BT, again as I get a full 8.1 80% of the time, any problems have been quickly sorted (just a minor one in 2 years when my broadband phone went off - sorted in less than 2 hours) and as for AOL? erm.. it's actually not that bad to be honest, and up until the carphone warehouse took them over it would have been my next choice, however thier call-center based "help" lines can cause major frustration (as can BT's although to a lesser extent) I have had to call them on a number of occasions on behalf of customers, and sometimes I just cannot understand them at all. I do really believe call centers in the UK should be regional. Over here we get no cable or no digital TV so all we have is the usual line-up, all of whom use BT's network anyway. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th December 2007, 22:10	#3
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	that is madness - shame on VM.

21st December 2007, 09:17	#5
Cuda-uk Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nr Rugby Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have Sky broadband I think it works out about £16.00 a monthbut not to sure as it is paid for in a package with sky plus etc, apart from a small hiccup with my email a few weeks ago (now resolved) touble free for the last fifteen months. I was warned to steer clear of AOL aswell..

21st December 2007, 13:29	#7
mayor Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porthcawl Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi I'm with Tiscali with 8M free telephone calls (01 and 02)only and free line rental -£19.00/M. Tiscali have their on LLU (local loop unbundling) which a lot of big providers are offering

21st December 2007, 13:31	#8
r44712 Loves to post ZT-T+ 135 & ZR+ 115 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 398 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My choice would be Demon, priced higher than most (from £18/mo) I know...but you pays your money and takes your choice. I've been a continuous customer of theirs for over 10 years, no regrets.