| A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, typically from audio up to video frequencies. It can carry multiple signals by dividing the total capacity of the medium into multiple, independent bandwidth channels, where each channel operates only on a specific range of frequencies. |
| |
| Local loop unbundling (LLU) is the process of allowing telecommunications operators to use the twisted-pair telephone connections from the telephone exchange's central office to the customer's premises. This local loop is owned by the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC). |
| |
| ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) means the amount of information transfer downloaded and uploaded is not equal. SDSL (symmetric digital subscriber line) means that the amount of information transfer is downloaded and uploaded at the same rate. |
| |
| What's a migration authentication code? It is issued by your current broadband provider and is necessary to ensure that your switch runs seamlessly to your new provider. It allows a quick switch without having to wait weeks to get control of your line and re-register with your new provider. |
| |
|
Using both your home phone number and your postcode, we can run the most accurate search for broadband packages that are available in your area.
|
| |
| If you wish to purchase a broadband package that requires a phone line, you will have to get hooked up by BT or another provider that may provide a broadband/telephone bundle package. |
| |
| Not necessarily. If you are in a LLU area, there are providers offered on this website that will take over your phone line and others that won't. Make sure you read the details of the package very carefully so you don't switch your line by mistake. |
| |
| Depending on the contract you have entered into, you may be able to switch your provider. Before you consider switching make sure you read you current contract very carefully as you may face an early termination penalty. |
| |
The speed that you need will depend on your surfing habits. Here is a guide that might be useful:
Download speeds:
- 512kps
For light users: email and web browsing and some file downloads
- 1mb
For medium users: email and web browsing, music, image and some smaller file downloads
- 2mb+
For heavy users: This is ideal for surfers who download video and music download and extensive online gaming or for those who work from home
|
| |
| As long as your computer uses one of the following operating systems: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP or Vista. Mac OS 8.6 or higher; and it has a USB or Ethernet port, it should be fine. |
| |
| In most cases, no. The majority of ISPs will provide the minimum hardware you'll need to get up and running. Please note thought that some ISPs will charge for this equipment. |
| |
| Good question. There are many tools that websites like this one can use to make sure we know what is available to you before we show you a sales panel. We take your postcode and phone number and we use these tools to find out what ISPs are in your area and what speed your phone line or exchange can support. In most cases we won't show you internet packages that aren't available to you. The majority of ISPs will provide the minimum hardware you'll need to get up and running. |
| |
| If you have submitted an order, you will need to contact your ISP directly. |
| |
| A bundled package is when an ISP will provide you with both broadband and another product (i.e. landline, television or mobile phone). |
| |
| |
