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Florence · 15-04-2006, 11:03

To start thinking about ADSL you need to know what you will be using in the month.

Some ISPs resell Netservices usually have a BBUK in the email address somewhere these could be difficult to migrate from if you have problems.

BT tends to have smaller caps than other ISPs so if you are sure you will not use a lot then they are an option. There are a growing number of ISPs selling ADSL with two caps one a peak time cap of around minimum (depending on package ordered) 30 gig with around 300gig off-peak these are on Entanets backbone.
Then there are the LLU if your exchanges is unbundled that is main problem there is they have no method of migrating out so its a cease and re-provide.

Watch out for the free activation and modem offers as these tend to have shocks hidden in the T&C like one ISP can charge you for the activation and modem if you leave within 5 yrs yet they sell it as a 12 month contract so it pays to perhaps buy your own modem and pay activation then go on monthly contracts or 3 month contracts.

If you need any more information about ADSL then I wil gather more information for you.

15-04-2006, 11:03	#2
Florence Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Services: The wonders of Sky TV BT line and Aquiss.net ADSL cable dies on 5th RIP VM. Posts: 4,004	Re: Alternatives to NTL (Broadband, phone and TV) To start thinking about ADSL you need to know what you will be using in the month. Some ISPs resell Netservices usually have a BBUK in the email address somewhere these could be difficult to migrate from if you have problems. BT tends to have smaller caps than other ISPs so if you are sure you will not use a lot then they are an option. There are a growing number of ISPs selling ADSL with two caps one a peak time cap of around minimum (depending on package ordered) 30 gig with around 300gig off-peak these are on Entanets backbone. Then there are the LLU if your exchanges is unbundled that is main problem there is they have no method of migrating out so its a cease and re-provide. Watch out for the free activation and modem offers as these tend to have shocks hidden in the T&C like one ISP can charge you for the activation and modem if you leave within 5 yrs yet they sell it as a 12 month contract so it pays to perhaps buy your own modem and pay activation then go on monthly contracts or 3 month contracts. If you need any more information about ADSL then I wil gather more information for you.