Recommend an ISP

Jokester · 3 Aug 2009 at 13:00

Had been looking at Be but they're not available at my local exchange.

I'm looking for someone that will let me turn off interleaving without much hassle + static IP I'm not a big downloader but any cap would need to be 20GB+ a month if not unlimited.

Any non-LLU recomendations?

Skidilliplop · 3 Aug 2009 at 16:23

Non-LLU means BT resold. So getting interleaving or anything else done on the line will be more hassle than it should be purely because BT won't deal with you direct, you have to go through your ISP which introduces the widely denounced man in the middle scenario.

I've not seen many BT resellers that will offer a Static IP on a home package, some might with additional charge though. Probably something in the region of £4 -5 per month.

My advice would be if you can't get decent LLU service then go cable if you can.
Treat BT resale as a last resort.

gord · 3 Aug 2009 at 17:08

ADSL24

adamscybot · 3 Aug 2009 at 17:27

ADSL24's entanet (non LLU) services have been getting stick lately.

Without a doubt the best ISP in your situation is http://www.zen.co.uk/ but they are expensive.

They are well known to be pretty much number 1 ISP in the UK.

Jokester · 3 Aug 2009 at 17:31

Hmmm, looking at Samknows seems I can gett LLU from Sky (don't want their package) or Orange. Any idea if Orange are any good or to be avoided (I'm guessing the second)?

marc2003 · 3 Aug 2009 at 17:36

Jokester said:
(I'm guessing the second)?

correct.

but as sky llu is available, that also means you can get ukonline which uses the same kit. a bit more pricey @ 25 sheets a month but still far better than anything else you could get with a non-llu isp.

Jokester · 3 Aug 2009 at 17:40

Excellent, I'll have a look into them.

Edit: Their speed check is saying I could get 16MB \o/

Edit: Of course they might just be saying that to get me on their highest tariff

marc2003 · 3 Aug 2009 at 18:34

according to this chap...

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=14601505&postcount=22

they'll let you have 24mb if your line can support it. you'd have practically live inside the exchange to get that though. i just noticed you have to BUY the router from them. bit of a cheek. :/

GunRunner · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:28

Are talktalk on your excahange? As you well know they are LLU. If so they are worth a look. Where is your exchange?

Kerazee · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:40

I am with http://www.ukfsn.org/ they are an Entanet reseller and I have had nothing but good experiences with them, English call centres etc. They are also very clear on usage limits and do not throttle if you go over, instead just charge you for the extra GB's

Jokester · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:42

GunRunner said:
Are talktalk on your excahange? As you well know they are LLU. If so they are worth a look. Where is your exchange?

Exchange is Inverurie, Samknows just has Sky and Orange listed against it.