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Originally Posted by bucketbakereturn
...Are u making a comment regards ADSL generally or in relation to VOIP?
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in relation to VOIP, if you're forced to have a BT line you might be better off just subscribing to one of those cheap long distance providers rather than shelling out dosh on a linksys PAP.
but there's this thing called 'naked DSL' which OFCOM might force BT to provide within the next year or 2 - that's where you can rent the BT for your ADSL connection only - ie. a cheaper line rental but it's only there to give you broadband.
also remember that if your friends abroad are using skype or sipgate then you can call them free provided you're on the same voip provider - if they're on landlines then a cheap long distance carrier via your bt line might be a less fuss option. another thing you can do is use a cheap set of headphones and dial out using your pc via skype or sipgate - this saves on having the voip adaptor box.
in relation to ADSL compared to NTL - I'd always go for cable if you have a choice as you dont get forced to have a bt line and the chances of higher speeds are greater with cable than ADSL especially the further you are from the nearest BT exchange.