2007-01-16 08:51:26 · 19 answers · asked by ? 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
ISPs will vary depending on where you live, so I can't really point you in a specific direction. Weather you choose to go with Dial-Up, DSL, or Cable, I would strongly reccomend that you go with a service that does not require any software to be installed on your computer. The main reason I cannot stand ISPs like AOL is the fact that it needs to install its own browser (or connection software) on my machine in order to function. Stay simple as simple as possible and avoid all unnecessary software.
2007-01-16 09:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Cunohans 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Following richard_beckham2001, I agree that pipex have been reliable. We have 3 broadband connections with them in our student flats and all were quick to set up and reliable.
At home a lot of us use plusnet. I get terrible problems with them at home which they blame on BT, and BT blame on plusnet. Customer support is getting worse. Another friend uses plusnet nearer uni, and experienced large problems and had a lengthy support ticket when they introduced traffic management on the broadband. Would no longer recommend them.
Researched Tiscali for the flat - may be okay for one person using it lightly, but to share a net connection, it isn't recommended as 'unlimited' actually has a daily bandwidth cap according to customer reviews. AOL is known as AOhelL with students.
Cable was not available in the area I'm in.
2007-01-16 09:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by KateDavies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had AOL for a few years but got really annoyed with their (lack of) service and Mac support. So I can share your desire to move!
I moved to Pipex and have used them for a few years now. I have had no problem with them at all.
2007-01-16 09:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by sean_djc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I switched from AOL years ago to NetZero. You can get a discount for the first year. Then the charge is $9.95 a month for dial up service. It works for me.
2007-01-16 08:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is better than AOL. Time to take the training wheels off.
2007-01-16 08:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 21:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will give you the best tips. You can negotiate with your AOL provider after one year. Tell them you will leave them for a cheaper one and they will do their best. I did it and they sent me one free wireless router and decreased my monthly payment as low as £9.99 I hope it helps otherwise if you have sky TV you can get sky broadband free. but it has maximum download limit where AOL hasn't.
2007-01-16 09:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by asvanfunda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had the best luck with SBC AT&T Yahoo. They provide low prices with high speed and it's really easy to hook up. You might also look into your cable provider. For me, cable internet is just as fast as DSL and is usually just as cheap
2007-01-16 08:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Paige_Denise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you going with DSL or cable? If with cable get it added on to your existing. If DSL find out who has the closest CO to your location and pick them. WHen you are far from a DSL central office is will be slow and more problematic. If with Dialup - netzero or peoplepc.
2007-01-16 08:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by whome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have Pipex for over 2 years and had no problems.
2007-01-16 08:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋