Immediate broadband ISP needed

theleg · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:19

Does anyone know of any broadband ISPs that can offer immediate activation?

Im moving into a new place and I need to sort out short term net access..and i need it right now so i can get other stuff for the house sorted..

Ive looked at zen but im not sure how long activation takes...If possible I want it to start today...

Can anyone help me?

If not...can anyone recommend a dialup isp that doesnt need software and just needs a phone number to dial?

shine · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:24

I don't know of any ISP that can activate broadband same day.

I use Charity Days as backup in case there's any problems with my boradband connection, no software to install and you're helping charity at the same time:

http://portal.charitydays.net/?charity=

zetec452 · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:25

You'll struggle to find one that can activate you right away. Most if 5 days. SOmetimes you can get lucky and get 3.

You could use www.zoom.co.uk as a pay as you go dialup service.

benjo plz. · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:25

IDNet are pretty quick off the mark, but it's BT who are responsible for activation time.

theleg · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:34

arg...ok cheers guys...

problem is im interested in the sky broadband but i cant get that till i setup my sky TV package and i cant do that till i sort out my telly stuff...which i cant do yet cos i only closed on the house today and i havent got the keys yet..

does anyone know any more info about the sky broadband? has anyone got it activated yet?

im pretty stressed at the mo hehe..

i reckon ill go with the zoom 56k for no...i just hope ive got a modem lying around somewhere..

Mr. Brightside · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:41

ISP called Inspiron do a dial up option which doesn't require sign up:

http://www.inspiron.co.uk/Default.aspx?ParentId=6&PageId=265

Some people don't mind it but I try to avoid signing up for services/software etc. as much as possible, partly 'cus I cba with typing my details out and partly because I don't want to.

Hope this helps, null

benjo plz. · 11 Aug 2006 at 13:53

Balddog said:
does anyone know any more info about the sky broadband? has anyone got it activated yet?

It's llu, so you'll need to check you can get that for starters, do the availability checker at www.samknows.com to find out.

theleg · 11 Aug 2006 at 19:15

Phnom_Penh said:
It's llu, so you'll need to check you can get that for starters, do the availability checker at www.samknows.com to find out.

yep its available...

but i heard from a couple of people that sky havent rolled it out yet..

bigredshark · 11 Aug 2006 at 19:24

Activation requires a physical connection at the frames in the exchange, which BT have to schedule. In BTs ordering system for ISPs there is a option to fast track an order (you have to provide a good reason) but unless you're very good friends with someone senior at the ISP they won't do it for you.

Best I've seen done (with the fast track) is 3 days and i had to do a lot of shouting at BT to see it done. Best without fasttrack or damage to my vocal chords is 5 days.

csmager · 11 Aug 2006 at 20:49

I signed up with newnet for my grandmother. To my utter amazement it went active in under 2 days.

Think there must've been a seriously non-busy day in the middle of lincolnshire!

Gavin · 11 Aug 2006 at 20:52

They changed my ukonline connecting from BT in 3 days.........2mb for £30 to 18.5mb for £30!!! no brainer really lol!

zetec452 · 11 Aug 2006 at 21:00

I've had activations done in three days but it doesn't happen often. Generally 5 working day's would be considered the norm.

You back in the UK for good now Balddog?

theleg · 12 Aug 2006 at 10:15

JonRohan said:
I've had activations done in three days but it doesn't happen often. Generally 5 working day's would be considered the norm.

You back in the UK for good now Balddog?

man...5 working days

well im back for 2 years mate...to finish uni...after that who knows...