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[access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.

From: "andy logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:42:57 +0100
Hi Caroline

Thanks for that.  I cannot wait to go broadband!  I signed up last Friday so
I'll get sighted assistance and perhaps by this friday night, I can listen
to ACB Radio without loosing my connection! Magic.  Cheers.


Best wishes.
Andy from sunny Kilcreggan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Caroline Ford" <caroline@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.


> Hello Andy,
>
> I have been on Freeserve broadband for just over a month and had
absolutely
> no trouble installing it.  The CD which came with the modem was
> Jaws-accessible and installed the required software onto the PC.  There is
> also a small booklet in the package which tells you exactly what you need
to
> do - in print, unfortunately, but if you can access it, the instructions
are
> very easy to follow.
>
> I received an e-mail informing me that my broadband service had been
> activated, so it wasn't necessary to be able to keep checking on the
status
> of the lights on the modem, as once I received the message (seven days
after
> signing up), I tried to connect and all worked as expected.
Alternatively,
> you could always try to connect before you receive the message telling you
> that the service has been activated.  If it isn't available yet, you'll
just
> get a connection failed message and can try again later.
>
> I haven't had to use the Freeserve help line yet, so can't comment on how
> good it is, but I've had absolutely no problems with the service so far
and
> my connection has always been available whenever I've needed it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Caroline.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
> Of Barry
> Sent: 03 August 2004 09:17
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.
>
>
> I'm very happy with Tiscali, although I have not had cause to ring the
> customer service yet so I don't know what that is like.  Plusnet is
supposed
> to have good customer service and is similarly priced to Tiscali.
> Barry H
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Dave Taylor
>   To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 6:28 AM
>   Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.
>
>
>   What broadband isp would you recommend then?  I know my BT Yahoo service
> has
>   actually been very good, and if anything has got better.  Unfortunately,
> we
>   don't have cable broadband here, otherwise I'd go for that option any
day!
>   I used to have NTL and that was fantastic, but moved away!
>
>   Cheers
>   Dave
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: "blindo" <blindo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 10:07 PM
>   Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.
>
>
>   > Andy
>   > I agree with you in respect of BT/Yahoo and would personally put
> Freeserve
>   > in the same bracket, but as long as you are happy.
>   > As for your firewall I'd recommend Sone Alarm either as a freebie or
the
>   > purchased pro version. But if you want absolute peace of mind go for
>   Norton
>   > internet security. 2004 version can be picked up for around £35. My
>   > experience though is that it is worth the money, contains anti virus,
>   popup
>   > and Spam filters, parental controls etc.
>   > It's screen reader friendly and easy to use. The auto update means you
> can
>   > walk away and not worry.
>   > Cheers
>   > Blindo
>   > ----- Original Message -----
>   > From: "andy logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 7:15 PM
>   > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.
>   >
>   >
>   > > Hi there.
>   > >
>   > > I hope you are wrong for I'm very happy with the service I get from
>   > > Freeserve.  B.T, my previous provider was a nightmare and I'll never
> go
>   > > back.
>   > >
>   > > Best wishes.
>   > > Andy from sunny Kilcreggan
>   > > ----- Original Message -----
>   > > From: "blindo" <blindo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 4:15 PM
>   > > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freeserve broadband questions.
>   > >
>   > >
>   > > > Hi Andy
>   > > >
>   > > > The best advice I can give is to cancel your account and pick a
new
>   ISP.
>   > > > Everyone I know that has attempted to use Freeserve/wannadoo
> broadband
>   > has
>   > > > had horrific problems and got nothing but useless excuses from the
>   > > helpline.
>   > > > One friend is preparing to take legal action through the Citizens
>   advice
>   > > > bureau.
>   > > >
>   > > > ----- Original Message -----
>   > > > From: "andy logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > > > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   > > > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 3:43 PM
>   > > > Subject: [access-uk] Freeserve broadband questions.
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > > > Hi all.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I have just applied to move from Freeserve Anytime to broadband.
>   > > Today,
>   > > > I
>   > > > > received my free modem which I believe has to be plugged into
one
> of
>   > my
>   > > > > computers usb connections.  The service is supposed to commence
in
>   > about
>   > > 7
>   > > > > days.  Can anyone who has recently moved onto broadband please
> give
>   me
>   > > > some
>   > > > > advice concerning setting this up.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Best wishes.
>   > > > > Andy from sunny Kilcreggan
>   > > > >
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