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RE: BT Total Broadband - new Usage Allowance limits from 1st July 2008

Computer Dave — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:39:26 GMT

Hi Malc

I'm lucky I live very close to the telephone exchange so get the full 8MB at all times...and its been rock solid since but I once had problems and my speed kept dropping down to 7.6 or 6.1 and then I'd lose the connection...turns out it was my surge protector - the telephone line input/output was faulty :crazy:

Nice to both have a speed increase and a price drop ;)

RE: BT Total Broadband - new Usage Allowance limits from 1st July 2008

malc_wright — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:18:20 GMT

Hi Computer Dave,

I've had the same thing with Tiscali since I moved to them, every year when it comes up for renewal I shop around. Then I threaten to cancel as I can get a better deal from so and so ISP. Tiscali then beat that deal!

True, like most, I've never had the 'upto' speed that the packages say they offer, but I have had a steadily increasing broadband speed for a lower and lower monthly outlay.

I'm now on a 2mb package which is in reality 1mb precisely (too precise to be a distance away from the exchange issue if you know what I mean), plus free telephone calls and line rental included for less than I used to pay for dial up.

Next renewal anniversary I'm already looking forward to a 4mb package (when the line speed will no doubt miraculously reach 2mb precisely) plus a further reduction in monthly outlay.

BT Total Broadband - new Usage Allowance limits from 1st July 2008

Computer Dave — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:04:15 GMT

Hi guys...thought I might post regarding this

http://bt.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/bt.cfg/php/enduser/cci/bt_adp.php?p_faqid=10495&cat_lvl1=346&p_cv=1.346&p_cats=346

Looks like you guys on Option 1 & 2 get your cap limit doubled - bearing in mind that if you go over it increases to 60p per GB ;)

With this in mind I've now downgraded to Option 2 (from Option 3). I was paying £24.99 a month but I have just renewed by broadband contract with BT and I asked what savings can you do for me etc (was Option 3 unlimited)...I was amazed as the operator offered me £14.99 per month if I stayed/renewed for 12 months! Great news for me as that's a tenner saved a month! Plus also my phone calls are now free after six on evenings and weekends (as previously advertised) - something which I though BT would automatically activate on all landlines - err no...

I know BT are hit and miss with most people, but I've had less hassle with them compared when dealing with Tiscali, AOL and Talk Talk for other people's broadband problems...