NTL versus BT

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I've just switched from NTL to BT phone line when using my dial up connection for the internet. But it seems to be much slower through BT - the first couple of days I just thought it was the websites I was visiting, but it doesn't matter what time of day or website I'm on - it takes forever. Anyone else noticed problems like this when switching phone lines or internet providers? I would really like to switch to broadband but think it's a bit expensive - anyone any recommendations?
 
Shortstuff why did you change? NTL do Broadband at £17:99 a month which i think is about the same as BT dialup
 
Only changed my phone lines - I use Supanet as my internet provider - so the cost to go on line should be the same (I hope - haven't had first bill yet). Changed to BT and Sky cos I was fed up with NTL. But when/if I do decide to go onto broadband NTL is still an option. It would be nice to have anyone's opinions on other providers too.
 
Sorry i can't help with that i have been with NTL Broadband for 2 years now 600k
not had any problems with it really
 
I'm with B.T for line rental and Freeserve dial up, i too find it slow.It runs at 44kbps and not the 56kbps that it is supposed to.
 
janet said:
I'm with B.T for line rental and Freeserve dial up, i too find it slow.It runs at 44kbps and not the 56kbps that it is supposed to.
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I know the feeling Janet - I think mine's running at about 45kbps
 
ShortStuff said:
I know the feeling Janet - I think mine's running at about 45kbps
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There are a number of reasons why you cannot & will not be able to get your connections to work any faster the details of which can be found on the very good site of How Stuff Works, look under computers, peripherals then modems. It can be a little bit technical but the site is definately worth a look.
 
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There are a number of reasons why you cannot & will not be able to get your connections to work any faster the details of which can be found on the very good site of How Stuff Works, look under computers, peripherals then modems. It can be a little bit technical but the site is definately worth a look.
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Not too fussed about going into the technical details - I'm just fed up with watching that blue bar going along the bottom of my screen. (Did you know a watched bar never moves?) I want to hit a link - and hey presto I'm there! Not have the time to make the tea, put a load of washing on & make a brew (well get a can of lager out of the fridge).
 
ShortStuff said:
Not have the time to make the tea, put a load of washing on & make a brew (well get a can of lager out of the fridge).
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Well, you tried to make it seem like your a liberated woman but your natural tendencies got in the way, no man would have had a sentence longer than, "Get a can out of the fridge!" :drink:
 
I have to go into more detail - I've still got some bitter in the fridge that you left at Xmas. I wouldn't be a happy girl if I was presented with a bitter!
 
ShortStuff said:
I have to go into more detail - I've still got some bitter in the fridge that you left at Xmas. I wouldn't be a happy girl if I was presented with a bitter!
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It's only still in the fridge because you can't be dragged away from the keyboard long enough to bring it round for me.
 
It's still there to bribe you to do DIY! In fact I've a few things need doing - I'll be round with a list soon!
 
mick said:
what has this to do with NTL v BT please keep on topic thankyou
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yes mick, sorry mick, (had hoped my first caution would have been from pc plod though!).
 
Us mods have to be quick to beat mick:D
Besides each section has it's own mods, and we wouldn't like to step on one anothers toes;)
 
Ive had BT phone line + pipex adsl broadband (576k) that ran fine... its a bit slower than my NTL 600K connection

But i think that the reason for that is because BT uses Normal line for phone lines, where as NTL use it for their phone lines but the broadband goes through the cable box and doesnt toutch the phone line at all... just goes underground and you notice the differance because it travels faster through cable than normal phone lines.
 
im thinking of going onto tiscali from b/t broadband, can anyone give me some feedback on how fast etc, im only changing couse of money.
 
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