Need a new ISP

d3moliti0n · 4 Jul 2009 at 10:29

Hi

Basically we are looking for a new ISP. We currently have the Sky TV/Broadband 8MB/Phone package but are looking into changing it as we don't watch much on Sky and my parents get a slow connection on their PC for some reason (even though mine is fine and always max speed which is quite strange, I usually get download speeds up to like 700KB/s whereas on their computer they can only get just over 100KB/s).

The max speed of the internet around where we live is about 5MB though, so I want an 8MB connection with decent monthly usage for around £15-£20 if possible, off a reliable company, so does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks for your help.

FunkyT · 4 Jul 2009 at 10:43

Please define "decent monthly usage".

d3moliti0n · 4 Jul 2009 at 10:47

Not in single digits, over 20GB preferably.

FunkyT · 4 Jul 2009 at 10:49

ADSL24 Home 30: http://adsl24.co.uk/broadband/home/ (unlimited off peak)

Daegan · 4 Jul 2009 at 10:50

Post details of your exchange so people can get an idea of what services you have available.

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/search.php

d3moliti0n · 4 Jul 2009 at 11:03

The LLU operators in my area are:

- AOL
- O2/Be
- C & W/Bulldog
- Orange
- Sky/Easynet
- TalkTalk (CPW)
- Tiscali
- Tiscali TV

Entanet (the ADSL24 company) don't have an operator presence in my area. If I go with ADSL24 will that mean bad download speeds? As ADSL24 looks about the best value for money at the moment.

Basically want a company that are good for online gaming (both PC and console) aswell as the other usual internet related stuff.

Thanks for your help.

Locky · 4 Jul 2009 at 11:11

easy one this

- O2/Be

marmalade · 4 Jul 2009 at 11:38

Locky said:
easy one this

- O2/Be

Very very easy!! Click thru www.quidco.com and get a nice bungback!

Rabtech · 4 Jul 2009 at 16:58

BE value if no one in your household has a O2 mobile, otherwise O2 'standard' at £7.34 a month. As you mentioned you currently sync around 5Mb, I would expect 7Mb+ on BE/O2

samuria · 4 Jul 2009 at 23:56

Plus net actually part of BT £15.99 a months or less depending if you exchange is LLU enabled.
Unlimited download and that is unlimited
Free anty spam
Free firewall
Free fixed IP
Free router on joining
Up to 8 meg up to 22 meg coming soon

Been with them for years you can get your phone as well

tolien · 5 Jul 2009 at 00:07

You can also get yourself suspended if you throw referrals around.

Firegod · 5 Jul 2009 at 13:22

http://www.idnet.net/default.jsp

Up to 24Mb/s package, 30Gb off-peak and 10Gb peak download (total 40Gb) and Unlimited upload. £17.61 month.

I've been very happy with them (I'm only on the normal ADSL Max service).

Worth checking them out though, great support as well and very good forum! Can also bundle in your phone with them if you like.

cmndr_andi · 5 Jul 2009 at 13:30

https://www.bethere.co.uk/homebroadband.do

Be Unlimited, 24mbps, unlimited usage, no connection fee, 12 month contract, £17.50 per month.

That's what I've got and its brilliant.

Rabtech · 5 Jul 2009 at 13:34

idnet seems expensive and as the OP can get BE/O2 (LLU), which would be a much better option. As for the BE Unlimited package, the OP states that he currently syncs at about 5Mb so this would be overkill as he wouldnt benefit from the higher sync speeds.