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Mikey Dub · 18-05-2004, 06:16

Thanks! I'm like a babe in the woods with the difference between ADSL, routers, and whatnot - friend of mine has a router with a broadband modem built in - shares with his Xbox and home computer, thats what I'm after...

Thanks for the tip about the upload speed on Xbox Live - I may get the 1mb service in that case, I'm on the Xbox Live site as well right now, there seems to be a specific support section for NTLworld users, I'll also check the Xbox live specific forum. - Xbox live site also seem to have a list of tested routers, I'll check that.

I live in Southampton, I've been asking about broadband from NTL for months and months with no positive news, yesterday their website checker told me that they DO do it in my area now, so I'll have to double check in any case before getting too excited.

And the point about only seeing the negative side here is true, thats all people ever talk about

- however most of the negative points seem to be fairly straightforward (if I may say so) technical issues rather than any serious letdowns by NTL.

Again, I'm amazed at the speed, knowledge level and positivity of the responses here, I was expecting some flames or a less helpful response, thanks a lot for your help guys.

Mike

<Edit> Note, the Xbox live site states that it is compatible with the NTL 600 service? I'll post regarding this on the Xbox forum anyways, Ta.

18-05-2004, 06:16	#8
Mikey Dub Inactive Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	Re: Considering NTL for broadband - the best value for money? Thanks! I'm like a babe in the woods with the difference between ADSL, routers, and whatnot - friend of mine has a router with a broadband modem built in - shares with his Xbox and home computer, thats what I'm after... Thanks for the tip about the upload speed on Xbox Live - I may get the 1mb service in that case, I'm on the Xbox Live site as well right now, there seems to be a specific support section for NTLworld users, I'll also check the Xbox live specific forum. - Xbox live site also seem to have a list of tested routers, I'll check that. I live in Southampton, I've been asking about broadband from NTL for months and months with no positive news, yesterday their website checker told me that they DO do it in my area now, so I'll have to double check in any case before getting too excited. And the point about only seeing the negative side here is true, thats all people ever talk about - however most of the negative points seem to be fairly straightforward (if I may say so) technical issues rather than any serious letdowns by NTL. Again, I'm amazed at the speed, knowledge level and positivity of the responses here, I was expecting some flames or a less helpful response, thanks a lot for your help guys. Mike <Edit> Note, the Xbox live site states that it is compatible with the NTL 600 service? I'll post regarding this on the Xbox forum anyways, Ta.