Need new ISp, I hate bulldog

9761 · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:05

Hi,

Searching for new ISP, can anyone reccomend any other than Bulldog which im currently with?

want something around £15pmsomething around 2mb

tolien · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:08

Unless it includes a cap in the realms of a couple of GB a month, or is LLU-based, not likely.
Samknows will give you some indication of what LLU providers you can choose from.

9761 · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:11

I dont mind if its capped longs its about 20gb or something,

The only LLU around here is easynet.
http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange.php?ecode=EABRW

Also is LLU bad?

I dont think I will go with easynet as they are way way expensive.

9761 · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:35

What are plus net like?

ste_bla · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:53

Easynet is the business end of a LLU opperation, look at UKOnline as they are the same company and thats the retail/home version (ie cheaper)

9761 · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:25

i put my post code and number in and they say I cannot get it.

tolien · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:59

There's an extra step between Easynet and UKOnline, although they're the same company.

Also is LLU bad?

Not necessarily. It's not as expensive as BTw-reliant ISPs, and as such, more tolerant of heavier users (or just generally cheaper). It's more dependant on the ISP having a clue though.
Plusnet are pretty crappy really. Limits that change weekly, and a distinct lack of available capacity for a start.

9761 · 26 Feb 2006 at 09:55

Just seen AOL.

I know they are bad but is that just because of there software they use?

also if I was to go with them would I have to use there software?

cheers

9761 · 26 Feb 2006 at 10:52

Right cancled with bulldog now and got until thursday to find a new ISP.

Ive had a look on adslguide and found a company called Newnet.

what are they like are they LLU?

also anyone else reccomend me a ISP? I dont mind if its 512kb or 1mb service.

Nutster · 26 Feb 2006 at 13:14

Get Pipex or Zen. They're awesome IMO.
Prolly more expensive than what you're wanting, but you get what you pay for really.

ste_bla · 26 Feb 2006 at 13:34

AOL ARE NOT BAD!

Why does everyone think this?

Software - Yes it is bloated but it can work stopping kids looking at dodgy stuff. They dont make you install it, you can run without it! So thats no reason to hate them

Pings - I got a 15ms ping to jolt.co.uk now for £17 a month thats brilliant

Downloading - This is TOTALLY unlimited, TOTALLY!

CustomerService - Yes they are a bit pants but demand to talk to a 2nd level person and you'll be sorted, its not a 5* service but what do you expect for less that £20?

9761 · 26 Feb 2006 at 14:02

just been told I cannot get aol in my area!

I really do hate where I live now!

GRRRRR

9761 · 26 Feb 2006 at 14:57

Tesco seem to be cheap,

Think I might go with them.

Locky · 26 Feb 2006 at 15:16

rofl stay away froim tesco they are run owned by tiscali

233 · 26 Feb 2006 at 15:18

tesco 1 meg no cap and 15 quid/month

ste_bla · 26 Feb 2006 at 15:50

I just realised whats going on;

You wont get the go ahead for ANY ADSL service at the moment as you've got a bulldog provided line, you need to get a BT line to geat aol/easynet/pipex/tesco etc..

this must be the reason as you can get AOL everywhere (except on llu lines)

tolien · 26 Feb 2006 at 16:26

9761 said:
just been told I cannot get aol in my area!

Erm, why?
If you can get BT Wholesale ADSL (which your current Bulldog is), you can get AOL.

rofl stay away froim tesco they are run owned by tiscali

Guess again.

this must be the reason as you can get AOL everywhere (except on llu lines)

From other threads, he's not on an LLU service. Though the output from www.bt.com/broadband would confirm that...