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Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: suzysu on June 04, 2007, 06:21:55 PM
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..anyone got this?
Is the broadband connection reliable?
Have never had any problems with my BT broadband, but its quite expensive and my BT calls are too, so wondered about swopping to this, but dont want to do it and find the broadband connection plays up ;)
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I have Sky broadband, it costs £5 per month and I pay £18 for Sky digital as well. I think it's fab, I've had no problems whatsoever, it was connected within days of applying and I have never lost the connection at all :D
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My friend was looking into this - thanks for your comments Nic I'll pass them on to her ;)
I have Sky broadband, it costs £5 per month and I pay £18 for Sky digital as well. I think it's fab, I've had no problems whatsoever, it was connected within days of applying and I have never lost the connection at all :D
Blimey my Sky package (just sky digital cost £53 per month :o , yeah well I need all the films, which we hardly watch ::) and all the sports channels of course ::) , which I never watch but OH does)
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Su, I asked about this package a little while ago..... here (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=28405.0)
Still haven't done it yet though ph34r
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Blimey my Sky package (just sky digital cost £53 per month :o , yeah well I need all the films, which we hardly watch ::) and all the sports channels of course ::) , which I never watch but OH does)
Blimmin eck!! :o I don't have the movies, sports or kids' stuff so I guess that saves quite a bit!
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Blimey my Sky package (just sky digital cost £53 per month :o , yeah well I need all the films, which we hardly watch ::) and all the sports channels of course ::) , which I never watch but OH does)
Blimmin eck!! :o I don't have the movies, sports or kids' stuff so I guess that saves quite a bit!
Yep it obviously does :005:
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we have sky plus and multi room, if we didnt have the movies sky would
rip us off charge use a tenner for the sky plus.
can i also ask in relation to sky broadband, is there a limit or charges , or is it one price , when i thought about cancelling aol they informed me that sky charge for certain websites,
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Su, I asked about this package a little while ago..... here (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=28405.0)
Still haven't done it yet though ph34r
Ooops :embarassed: ..thanks Michele ;)
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Su, I asked about this package a little while ago..... here (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=28405.0)
Still haven't done it yet though ph34r
Ooops :embarassed: ..thanks Michele ;)
Don't apologise Su, just thought it'd give you a bit more info. ;) :D
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can i also ask in relation to sky broadband, is there a limit or charges , or is it one price , when i thought about cancelling aol they informed me that sky charge for certain websites,
I've never been charged any extra for anything :huh: I've had it for a good few months now and it's £5 per month and that's it.
Maybe they were talking about certain dodgy websites :005:
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right I know I'm sad, but I work for BT and so in order to keep myself in a job, check your package with BT is the most up to date before you make any decisions.... if you're like me you bin the updates so more than likely you're on an old or out of date package. Also if you've had broadband for a while you may be out of term therefor you're eligible for money off as a retention offer.
Also ask about broadband talk for your calls, evening and weekends are free to UK landlines and international calls are really cheap too.
There thats me earned my pay for another day lol!!
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Don't apologise Su, just thought it'd give you a bit more info. ;) :D
....thanks Michele :D
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Sorry to go off topic but Kazzcar, can I ask you about these updates please?
I've got BT Option 2 and I don't pay by direct debit. If I was to update on that package, would I have to pay by DD and also I see it is for a limited time, will I end up paying more?
You can really earn your pay now. ;) :D
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right I know I'm sad, but I work for BT and so in order to keep myself in a job, check your package with BT is the most up to date before you make any decisions.... if you're like me you bin the updates so more than likely you're on an old or out of date package. Also if you've had broadband for a while you may be out of term therefor you're eligible for money off as a retention offer.
Also ask about broadband talk for your calls, evening and weekends are free to UK landlines and international calls are really cheap too.
There thats me earned my pay for another day lol!!
oooh thats interesting Kazacarr...thanks ...will look into that ;)
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michelle, are you on broadband with us too? direct debit is usually needed for broadband. also with option 2, now i need to double check this but theres two offers i think, option 2 for the price of 1 and option 2 for £1.95? with the option 2 for 1 offewr I'm sure it was an 18 month contract which meant that for the first 12 months you pay the same as option 1 and last 6 you pay full price of option 2. provided you agree to stay for 18 months then thats exactly what you pay so save quite a bit.
now if you had broadband, I'd say you'd probably be better moving down to standard line rental for your line as with bb you get the talk package evening and weekends free so no point paying for option 2 as talk gives you the same benefits n costs nowt!
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No, I'm still on piddly dial up which is why I was looking at the Sky package. ;) :D
I took out the Option 2 when it was talk for up to an hour free, I believe they then later introduced a 5p call levy?
I just wonder if in the long run I'd be any better off :dunno:
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michele you're way out of date. I think your on bt tog local calls which is ancient. option 1 will give you eve weekend for 5.5p for up to an hour. opt 2 is best if you make loads of quick short calls but work it out like this.....it's 3.95 for opt 2 so divide that by 5.5p which is around 70 so if you make more than 70 calls in eve n weekends opt 2 is for you. how much you paying for dial up?! its usually not much if any cheaper than broadband to be honest. for example our dial up is £15.99 a month and bb (without discounts and special offers which you will get as a new customer) our broadband is normally 17/18.99 and at the mo new customers get it for 8.95 for first 6 months, opt1 basic package which would prob do you if your not dowwnloading music n videos loads.
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We're with BT for t'internet. Think it's one of the big packages though of unlimited download as we download a lot of stuff and OH plays online games ::)
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Think it's one of the big packages though of unlimited download as we download a lot of stuff and OH plays online games ::)
Jan do you know how many GB playing on line games counts as? IYKWIM. We have unlimited download at the minute, but we were thinking of swapping to the Sky package which only allows 40 GB. Now my son informs me his X Box Live is classed as a download, but we have no idea how much it uses. :-\
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Think it's one of the big packages though of unlimited download as we download a lot of stuff and OH plays online games ::)
Jan do you know how many GB playing on line games counts as? IYKWIM. We have unlimited download at the minute, but we were thinking of swapping to the Sky package which only allows 40 GB. Now my son informs me his X Box Live is classed as a download, but we have no idea how much it uses. :-\
Oh said he wouldn't risk it with x box live with only 40GB, he said stick to the unlimited , otherwise if you find you are struggling with the 40gb you're stuck with sky contract for 12 mths :-\
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Thanks Jan. :D Looks like son is about to have his rent increased to pay for the upgrade to the unlimited download package then. ;)
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Thanks Jan. :D Looks like son is about to have his rent increased to pay for the upgrade to the unlimited download package then. ;)
:lol: oops I won't be popular then :lol:
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as far as I know, online gaming uses a fair bit, I'd def go for an unlimited package if he plays it a lot. Regardless of which company you get it from. Also look at fair usage policies whne deciding. most providers have websites so really scrutinise the small print. I'm not allowed to denigrade other companies so can't name names but some are shocking and will not let you leave by leaving markers or tags on your line and it can be a real problem getting these removed. Read carefully and ask loads of questions before you agree to anything with broadband. If you call then write down what they told you and who you are speaking to. Also time and date of your call helps if any future arguements arise. I deal with customer complaints around this every day so I strongly advise you go through things thoroughly.
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as far as I know, online gaming uses a fair bit, I'd def go for an unlimited package if he plays it a lot. ...... I'm not allowed to denigrade other companies so can't name names but some are shocking
Thanks for that. :D
And just to name a name: :005:
My brother had his broadband supplied by Orange. It was supposed to be unlimited. ::)
He's just been cut off, because they say he downloaded too much. So obviously Orange unlimited, isn't really unlimited at all. >:(
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oh and if anyone is considering ordering bb from bt, do it on line for option 1 and 2 as equipment is free or call in if your having problems ordering on line and we will honour the online prices for equipment. And sorry to original poster I seem to have hijacked this a bit. I've got my telly from sky though does that redeem me?
Kazza
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but some are shocking and will not let you leave by leaving markers or tags on your line and it can be a real problem getting these removed.
We had terrible terrible service from Orange & they did this to us! >:D