Please help spec me an ISP!

_PD_ · 14 Jul 2007 at 11:23

Hi there,

I've just moved into a student house, and need to set up an internet connection. We have a landline set up now.

Looked at Sky, who can only provide our postcode with "SkyConnect" (I think that's what it was called), and that seemed expensive, for both connection and monthly.
I have an Orange phone contract, but hear nothing but bad stories about them.

There are 5 of us, who will split the cost, so we'll pay £25/month tops I should think (between us, so £5pmpp).

We've been told that we can get 5Mb at our postcode, though that seems low, as it's 5 mins outside Newcastle city centre.

No download limit would be beneficial, but I can't see us downloading huge files often.

Will need a wireless router with the package too, though accept there may be a one-off cost for this!

Finally, we're looking at a 12 month contract.

Thanks!

Cobra

Bean0 · 14 Jul 2007 at 13:30

UKFSN are a reseller of Entanet. I have been using them since March when I left Poopex, and have had no problems. Speeds are good, gaming is flawless.

Their packages have peak and offpeak allowances, but the off peak are very generous so just do the majority of your leeching at night or weekends.

Only a 1 month contract period as well, so easy to jump ship if they go pear shaped.

Don't think they supply a router, but you should be able to get one fairly cheaply from any good (and some bad) PC shops.

Jimbeam3678 · 14 Jul 2007 at 14:52

ADSL 24 another good one

hybrid · 14 Jul 2007 at 17:53

I'd recommend PlusNet. BBYW (Broadband Your Way) package. It's cheap, you get a free modem and it's a monthly contract. :-)

Also the support you get it pretty much top quality from what i've received so far.

DavidQ · 14 Jul 2007 at 20:36

Is that the same plusnet that everyone thinks is the spawn of satan himself

, I've been with UKFSN for about2 months now and I haven't had one hitch.

Indy500 · 14 Jul 2007 at 20:42

Are cable services available at your address? Virgin are offering 4mb cable for £17\m, £15 installation when ordered online.

dovey · 14 Jul 2007 at 22:01

check http://www.entachoice.org.uk/

any enta reseller will probably be good for you

iMacMart · 15 Jul 2007 at 13:00

divaboy said:
ADSL 24 another good one

I'm on the Home 30 package and the cost/network/support and speeds make them excellent I feel!

hybrid · 15 Jul 2007 at 13:03

DQN said:
Is that the same plusnet that everyone thinks is the spawn of satan himself , I've been with UKFSN for about2 months now and I haven't had one hitch.

It could well be... but then again, im not a leech so i dont need P2P or anything noobish. For quality of service i can't fault it.

_PD_ · 15 Jul 2007 at 13:05

All of these sound like brilliant alternatives guys, thanks.

I'll look into them when I get back from holiday!