Tv? Internet?

Post by **Human-Shield** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:26 am

Ok folks im after some advice if you please.

Just moved into my new pad and have not got internet etc. Now im waying up the options and the first issue is cost! Im after an internet connection I can download stuff on (im not a massive bit torrent user or anything though) maybe the odd select video or two and thatâ€™s it 

Im not sure I need a phone line. Got the mobile on orange and most people will get me on that im guessing. Do I really need line rental?

Tv. Got a free view box but things like virgin come with free tv basically. And I could always get a dodgy card I guess? Is it any better than digital?

So open to suggestions at the moment. So far im thinking virgin media as its already in the house. Other than that im considering orange broadband as its cheep with them and I get a landline. Alternatively AOL (yea I know but my dads been with them for years and there not that bad and you get a free laptop  which would be nice)

Opinions?

Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:55 am

I've just set up BB with enta as they have 1 month contracts and I'm only in a rental. Bit more expensive and being miles away from the exchange my speed is pap.

If you have virgin cable I'd stick with that, if you have to have a BT phone line then BE is about the best ISP for speed if your line is enabled and capable.

Post by **Geist** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:58 pm

The problem with virgin cable is they have a tendency to diconect you if you upload... Its been happening to me for ages and each time I have to restart the router. Never did figure out what really caused it till I saw so many other people saying thing same thing.

Im moving in afew weeks and looking at just going onto sky if possible as be* isnt availble

Post by **Nellyboy** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:33 pm

BE is good. I have been with them for a while now. Great service setting up my line and support was quick turnaround. Very stable line. I only use it for bb of course.

Post by **Turts** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:56 pm

been with NTHell (Virgin) for years Andy.. never had a prob with them...

and dodgy card ??? email me bud.. you don't need a dodgy card

Post by **Hippy** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:14 am

I've got 8meg broadband cable and a virgin media box for Â£24 a month, don't even want the media box, but it was only an extra Â£1 a month.

Think you can add the phone to that package for Â£30 a month

Service has been faultless so far in over 2 years, but then that does mean i havn't had to call customer services

Post by **Human-Shield** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:48 am

SO VIRGIN THEN?

Post by **Hippy** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:30 pm

If you're using a media center pc, i wouldn't bother getting the tv, just go for the broadband

Post by **Human-Shield** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:13 pm

why?
its 25 quid for tv phone and bb seems a good deal to me

Post by **Turts** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:47 pm

it IS

Post by **Hippy** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:58 am

Yes, but you don't need the tv or phone do you.

Post by **Human-Shield** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:12 am

Hippy wrote: Yes, but you don't need the tv or phone do you.

actually got tv phone and bb for 20.

well it means i get a few more channels than freeview and i get a phone for free basically. if you just het the bb package its 18 quid. foolish not to.

Post by **Human-Shield** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:34 am

purchased, cheers turts will be giving you some grief in the comming months

Post by **Hippy** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:01 pm

that sucks, my BB and TV through virgin is Â£25

Time to call them

Post by **Human-Shield** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:03 pm

its only 2 meg tho.

and to be fair their probably charging you extra for being awkward