NTL versus BT
 

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?

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Shortstuff why did you change? NTL do Broadband at £17:99 a month which i think is about the same as BT dialup

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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.

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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

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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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bt broadband is fine,only problem is the £28 a month

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wingy what speed is that £28 for ?

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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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I'ts 10x mick. its alittle pricey but it works so i can't complain

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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).

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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:

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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.

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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!

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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!).

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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;)

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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.

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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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Mez - I've heard that tiscali is quite good too - broadband from £16.99 I think. Isn't tiscali part of BT though?

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oo i dont know, anyone help us on that one?

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our next door neighbour has it, i will ask and find out

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cheers wingy im fed up paying all this money out

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teicalli sounds gud might go on dat with aol and bt at mo hate it slower dan a snail

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I'm on BT broadband £28 mnth 576k........... Find it really fast, really stable, never goes down, does was it says on the tin......Not the cheapest but you no what they say? (get what ya pay for ) :)

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I've just changed ISP to BT (still dial up) cos my 1st BT phone bill came in and it wasn't too pretty! Think I probably will go with NTL when I get my broadband connected though. I really don't use the computer enough to justify £28 a month - but thanks for the advice everyone!

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NTL do Broadband from £17:99 a month i think it's 150k
first month is free too

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Cheers Mick - actually getting offers all the time from NTL for their broadband - hope to get it soon.

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I helped many people get broadband with NTL and ASDL using a BT line. The most reliable with out a doubt is NTL, although they do have their problems. NTL Currently have a 150k which they are replacing with a 300K for the same price £17.99. However BT are doing a 1mb for £28.99 @ the moment. With NTL broadband you do not need to dial you're just online when you turn on your computer which is nice and easy and no messing. BT phone lines i find are unreliable due mainly to interferance.

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NTL broadband you do not need to dial (unless your using a usb cable)
i dont know where you get this idea from but im with NTL and on usb but i dont dial out its there all the time

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NTL is by far betterthan BT i have had them both before and with BT i just cant get started

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NTL cable modems can work on a usb lead or an ethernet cable. If your cable modem is on a usb lead and not on an ethernet cable the computer still thinks it a dialup modem. You may have a set top box or a cable modem i have not seen before.

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therefore your statment was wrong

NTL broadband you do not need to dial (unless your using a usb cable)

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No, But it is a good get out off jail free statment. so you dont have to click connect then and its not on auto connect and you are using a usb cable modem using the usb port and your not on a set top box, all these questions and no answers.