Broadband Provider

[Southampton Shrimper]

I know this question has been asked before, but not for the last three months I think, so I thought I would see if anyone has any up to date answers.

A friend of mine has recently moved to a new flat, and is looking to get broadband installed. She has a BT line and is thinking of maybe going for BT as the easy option. But she does want to know if there's anyone else who's better and/or cheaper.

I'm with Sky, but can't recommend that as she hasn't got Sky TV and has no plans to do so. I believe you still have to be a Sky TV customer to get their broadband, don't you?

So, who would you recommend as the best broadband provider on the market currently?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Just about to move to BT.
I don't want to, but the package I am being offered means I'll get free Setanta Sports too.

Basically BT had a deal with our housebuilder to keep our location free of cable. Seems that their ADSL is probably most reliable and near to a service you would get with a cable broadband provider.

 

[South Bucks Shrimper]

TalkTalk offer a good package including calls, if you are in their area.

Avoid Tiscali - they appear to be having some difficulties.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Avoid Tiscali - they appear to be having some difficulties.

Good point, have you heard anything specific?
We're with Tiscali now and the connection keeps dropping. My parents also are with Tiscali in Suffolk and they had no broadband for 4 days last week (they think Tiscali are about to go bust!!!)

 

[South Bucks Shrimper]

Good point, have you heard anything specific?
We're with Tiscali now and the connection keeps dropping. My parents also are with Tiscali in Suffolk and they had no broadband for 4 days last week (they think Tiscali are about to go bust!!!)

Have you read this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/03/tough_times_for_tiscali_custom.html

 

[MK Shrimper]

I'm with TalkTalk, not great but far better than they used to be. The connection does drop off very once in a while, but soon reconnects.

 

[Yer Blues]

you dont need sky tv to have sky broadband...

 

[pringlejon]

i'm with tiscali at uni and am hoping it doesnt play up around exam time, with all past papers etc online. it was by far the cheapest option, but might regret it.

 

[The General]

BT is top notch IMO!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Have you read this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/03/tough_times_for_tiscali_custom.html

No, but I have now, cheers!
Right, time to get my MAC code then...

 

[TrueBlue]

BE Broadband enough said

Good night!

 

[Pennyfather]

Tiscali are currently threatening to take me to Court for £45. I have told them to stuff it up their backsides as I have documentation proving I cancelled my subscription and that they failed to honour their side of the contract. They are still pursuing it and I will just let them carry on. I don't think it will go to Court but if they attempt to black list me as they have also threatened I will take it further.

I had nothing but trouble with them and I am now with BT and am more than happy.

 

[Mr Plow]

Zen internet is the best, heard good things about BE as well.

www.zen.co.uk

 

[South Bucks Shrimper]

Zen internet is the best, heard good things about BE as well.

www.zen.co.uk

We use Zen at work. It never drops out, but is not cheap.

 

[Kent Shrimper]

ADSL24, they are an entanet reseller and very good. You pay for the privelage but UK tech support, no line squeezing. Highly recommend!!!!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Do 3 do home broadband like some of the other phone companies?
The Mrs is on about now pricing up with them as they've got a "free" laptop offer on just now.

I am guessing their Customer Services are in Bombay too though...