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  1. cpunk

    cpunk LE Moderator

    Being in the fortunate position of having two residences, I've recently been thinking about getting a broadband connection in the second one. I have BT broadband at my main pad in London, but a dial-up connection at my place in the Welsh borders. BT don't have a broadband plan which would suit the very limited use I currently would make of the borders set up, which is not normally more than five or six days per month. Does anyone know of a broadband plan/service which would fit in with this? Many thanks.
     
    cpunk, Aug 25, 2005
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  2. Mighty_doh_nut

    Mighty_doh_nut LE

    A static caravan in Porthcawl doesn't qualify as a second home besides which I don't think the Welsh have heard about the internet yet nevermind broadband is it :D

    But in answer to your question....... No idea
     
    Mighty_doh_nut, Aug 25, 2005
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  3. Hitlerwasabitnaughty

    Hitlerwasabitnaughty LE

    cpunk go to either :-

    ADSLGuide

    or

    ISP Review

    You should find what you need there - I do know that some ISPs are doing Broadband PAYG now.
     
    Hitlerwasabitnaughty, Aug 25, 2005
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  4. BFG 9000

    BFG 9000 LE

    It depends really on your data transfer needs.
    Are you going to be doing marathon* porn downloads, or is just the regular email & ARRSE?

    There are quite a few providers who will give you a 2MB connection for around £15/month - it'll be limited to 1 or 2 GB of data transfer though.
    I always recommend Plusnet (http://www.plus.net) as their service & support is second to none.


    TTFN

    BFG

    *snickers porn doesn't quite have the same ring to it.


    Edit - I was going to edit to add http://www.adslguide.org but I see I don't need to, so I won't.
     
    BFG 9000, Aug 25, 2005
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  5. doomsayer

    doomsayer War Hero

    Freedom2Surf now offer upto 8Mbps for £17.99 per month on annual contract (they also have the option of monthly contracts, but you pay a connection fee). Either options come with 2GB download allowance per month.

    However, the speed you can get will depend on where exactly you live and how close to the exchange you are?

    Or

    http://www.lixxus.co.uk/ offer PAYG broadband starting from £0 per month, but I can not vouch for how good (or not) they are.
     
    doomsayer, Aug 30, 2005
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  6. Bad CO

    Bad CO LE Admin Reviews Editor Gallery Guru

    I'm with BFG 9000 on this one - PlusNet are excellent.
     
    Bad CO, Aug 30, 2005
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  7. ViroBono

    ViroBono LE

    Also recommend PlusNet - used them when setting up our HQ office broadband. I have Pipex at home and have found them very good, too.
     
    ViroBono, Aug 30, 2005
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  8. Bits

    Bits War Hero

    cpunk - Just a thought, but have you checked Broadband availability at your Welsh Borders location. I have a friend lives there (big area I know) and he can't get Broadband as he lives too far from the exchange.

    IIRC you have to live within 3 miles of your local telephone exchange, something to do with dB loss over distance.
     
    Bits, Sep 12, 2005
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  9. Afterburner

    Afterburner Swinger

    Anyone know much about broadband availability in Germany. Is it as widely available as in UK?
     
    Afterburner, Sep 13, 2005
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  10. tomahawk6

    tomahawk6 LE

    Is wireless internet a possibility ?
     
    tomahawk6, Sep 14, 2005
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  11. frenchie

    frenchie LE

    Not sure if its reached the borderes yet but if you have a laptop get wireless, find a Mcdonalds(possibly),Coffee Republic(in the borders?) or Starbucks(as before!) and utilise their wireless broadband access. Cheap as chips http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Jan2004/6301.htm
     
    frenchie, Sep 14, 2005
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  12. Bearing_Picket

    Bearing_Picket Clanker

    Use Plusnet at home very good service, can get onto BTopenzone via PN if you want wireless but never tried myself.
     
    Bearing_Picket, Sep 14, 2005
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  14. boney_m

    boney_m LE

    Broadband is just as available, if not more than UK. Its a great deal of fun getting all the kit and working out the german for "click next" etc when installing the software. You shouldnt have any problems with broadband in das fatherland

    Boney
     
    boney_m, Sep 14, 2005
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