DerekWith regard to your original question they are correct that the provider will probably not change the cut off issue. All UK broadband providers lease all or part of the line from BT. With dial up they will be leasing all of the line.
Bob On 10/02/2012 16:40, Kevin wrote:
Derek,There are good security products out there such as Zone Alarm free which make it difficult for anyone to log into your PC. With Zone Alarm you can block websites and if the firewall detects something potentially suspicious it will warn you and ask whether you wish to continue the action you are taking (E.G. are you sure you wish to download that software). I, specifically had to configure Zone Alarm to allow updates to Jaws through.Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Yusuf Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 11:08 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Internet service providers Derek, The key in what you said below is agree. Before technical support can log in to your PC you have to agree both verbally and accept the connection on your computer. They can't simply gain access to your Pc. Yusuf On 10/02/2012 10:55, Derek Hornby wrote: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 OfKevin 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 beinginstalled if you accidentally click on a dodgy webpage and/or link. Rogue diallers basically redirect your connection to a premium rate number so thatyou 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 asthe free version of Zone Alarm you can greatly reduce many risks. It is (obviously) your choiece but isn't it worth looking at some broadbandcomparison sites to see what deals are out there. In my opinion broadband isthe 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 OfIain 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 unlimitedbroadband is only £12 a month and I'm sure I could get a cheaper package ifI 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 OfKevin 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 thehighest) £80 a month. I am now with TalkTalk and pay, on average £20 a monthfor broadband, free UK landline calls (including 0845 and 0870 numbers). Iwould 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. Regards, Derek
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