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I'm questioning my own sanity, as I'm thinking of signing up to BT for broadband, and wonder if you guys could help with a reality check as I'm a broadband numpty/newbie.
I don't have broadband currently, and do have a BT line. I have a desktop PC with an ethernet card but don't have a router.
I'm planning to get a laptop, which I will want to connect wirelessly (I will need to buy a PCMCIA card)
I've spent a bit of time over the last few days considering some options and:
- the TalkTalk/Tiscali/AOL type providers all want extra money as their 'cheap' deal isn't available in my area (and I've got concerns about the feedback they get)
- suppliers such as Newnet and ADSL24 who have good feedback would charge me £40 for a first connection and wouldn't include a router (which I guess would cost about £60?)
- BT provide a free connection and router, in exchange for a contract for a 12 months.
- the checker sites seem to suggest I could get up to 6Mb from the Lytham exchange
So, comparing BT and Newnet:
BT: Option 2 (8Gb limit) = £261 for 12 months, £23 per month thereafter.
Newnet: Home M (12Gb limit) = £197.88 for 12 months plus connection (£40) and router (£60) = £297.88. The monthly cost is £16.49.
If I was going with BT, my plan would be to switch after 12 months as £23/month is expensive for 8Gb.
With BT, I'm hoping there will be no problems of them 'passing the parcel' to another supplier if I have problems (but ...?!!)
Right, there's my delusion.
Any (constructive?) criticism is very welcome as I'm being pushed by my better half to just get on with it!
Thanks.
I don't have broadband currently, and do have a BT line. I have a desktop PC with an ethernet card but don't have a router.
I'm planning to get a laptop, which I will want to connect wirelessly (I will need to buy a PCMCIA card)
I've spent a bit of time over the last few days considering some options and:
- the TalkTalk/Tiscali/AOL type providers all want extra money as their 'cheap' deal isn't available in my area (and I've got concerns about the feedback they get)
- suppliers such as Newnet and ADSL24 who have good feedback would charge me £40 for a first connection and wouldn't include a router (which I guess would cost about £60?)
- BT provide a free connection and router, in exchange for a contract for a 12 months.
- the checker sites seem to suggest I could get up to 6Mb from the Lytham exchange
So, comparing BT and Newnet:
BT: Option 2 (8Gb limit) = £261 for 12 months, £23 per month thereafter.
Newnet: Home M (12Gb limit) = £197.88 for 12 months plus connection (£40) and router (£60) = £297.88. The monthly cost is £16.49.
If I was going with BT, my plan would be to switch after 12 months as £23/month is expensive for 8Gb.
With BT, I'm hoping there will be no problems of them 'passing the parcel' to another supplier if I have problems (but ...?!!)
Right, there's my delusion.
Any (constructive?) criticism is very welcome as I'm being pushed by my better half to just get on with it!
Thanks.























