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Originally Posted by Anastasis
Some offer free modem and connection (e.g. Wanadoo offer this as a 1mb service for £22.99 incl. 6Gb monthly usage - I know I need about 2-3Gb per month). I have read elsewhere that the free modems are not worth having as they use USB and not ethernet.
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Free Adsl Modems do tend to be Usb, but Ethernet Adsl modems are quite cheap to buy.
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Originally Posted by Anastasis
Then I read something about activation fees. Do I have to pay one of these for whatever provider I go with?
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Yes migration charges do apply to some Adsl isp's unless they have an offer on that wavers the fee.
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Originally Posted by Anastasis
Then a friend has said I need to make sure my telephone has a filter. So do these get provided automatically when I sign up with a provider or do I need to buy this as well?
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A filter is usually supplied with the modem that you buy, if you need more than one then you need to buy extra. (they cost less than a few ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£ÃƒÆ ’‚£ to buy)
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Originally Posted by Anastasis
I get the feeling I am being a proper  here, but I am just not clear about what I need and what the real (unhidden) costs will be of moving over to ADSL. |
I suggest that you read my thread
DrAwesomes Useful Info & News I made the transision like most & it was painless, but lots of decissions had to be made (that is the hard part)
Decide which Adsl ISP suits you & its very important that you
Always Read the T&C's but dont stop there checkout/readup on the information supplied in Adsl discussion Forums to see if there are any major customer/network issues, with the provide you have choosen.
What you have to pay
Activation Fee (unless the isp you have choosen to offer fee activation) it includes the BT Line Test + 1st months Rental Fee in advance.
The Price of an Ethernet Adsl Modem, Ethernet/Router Adsl Modem or better still wireless (whatever the best choice for your pc setup or how much your willing to spend)
It should take upto 30 Days to get you switched over (subject to the BT line test) & depending on how well your new isp customer services handles your activation process.
hmmm sorry about the re-editing i forgot the punctuation