It does nbot quite work like that. When a tec support person needs to log on to the computer, you first need to go to a webpage, from which you need to enter a code that the tec support person gives you. You can also terminate this connection at any time. Also the protocol via which this usually happens nothing to do with whether it is a broadband or a dialup connection.. Granted, some ISPs can also log in to your broadband rooter, but if you don't have an adequate defence procautions like anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall, you can be hacked even if on dialup.
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Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:55 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers Ok how about this: If you are on broadband I understand technical support can Log in directly to your computer, and make the Necessary changes if you agree. So if it's so easy for support to do that, log in to your Computer, surely it's easy for any dishonest person to do same. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 8:33 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers Derek, With dial-up you run the risk of what are known as rogue diallers being installed if you accidentally click on a dodgy webpage and/or link. Rogue diallers basically redirect your connection to a premium rate number so that you are paying premium rates rather than local call rates. Broadband does, of course have risks, however the instalation of rogue diallers is not one of them and with good (free anti-virus) such as Avast and products such as the free version of Zone Alarm you can greatly reduce many risks. It is (obviously) your choiece but isn't it worth looking at some broadband comparison sites to see what deals are out there. In my opinion broadband is the best solution for the vast majority of people. Kevin-----Original Message----- From: Derek Hornby
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 12:15 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers BT charges £25 a month for unlimited broadband! And I think £14 for up to 10GB cap! Anyway, is I tnot true that dial-up is more secure than broadband. Regards, Derek -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Iain Lackie Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:14 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers That is expensive when compared with broadband prices. My unlimited broadband is only £12 a month and I'm sure I could get a cheaper package if I really tried. Iain-----Original Message----- From: Derek Hornby
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 8:57 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers Well I am with BT Dial-up It costs me a flat rate £16 a month and it's for unlimited access to Email and internet. Given that I do not download music, books, movies, pictures, Games, dial-up meets my needs. I just wish BT could address the problem I have right now. When I try to download a news paper from Talking papers, The BT server will stop sending the data if the email Is long. This problem has only started In past few weeks. So if say The Guardian was 400kb the download stops when it gets to About 350kb Anyone any idea why this may happen. Regards, Derek -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 6:34 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers I used to have dial-up many years ago and Was getting a bill of (at the highest) £80 a month. I am now with TalkTalk and pay, on average £20 a month for broadband, free UK landline calls (including 0845 and 0870 numbers). I would never wish to return to broadband. Regards, Kevin-----Original Message----- From: Derek Hornby
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 12:10 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Internet service providers Hi All I am maybe only one on list that still uses Dial-up access Well it meets my needs. Anyway, I am having a problem that when I try to Download mail it keeps stopping too soon. BT says and I quote: "You are under absolutely no pressure to have broadband from BT. Moving to another provider for your line wont take away these issues-it's all the same network which, is owned by BT Openreach." Is BT correct to suggest that being cut of from a servier, Would still happen no matter which ISP I am with. 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