[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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