Leo Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I am currently using a dial up connection and want broadband (but do not want to pay the earth for it) does anyone have any recommendations. I am based in South Wales I do not live in a cabled area I do not want to go for a limited service (i.e. not the BT 1GB limit). I will be using it to download Linux bits and pieces, browsing, email and possibly setting up a website (once I get more confident). It will also be used for music downloads etc... Other than that I am not really sure what I need to look for as I do not understand a number of the limitations set by the providers or what hardware I need (other than a modem). What should I be looking for? Prodigynet seem to have a fairly good offer, has anyone got any experience of them as a company/provider? Thanks Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I've been with PlusNet for almost a year and can recommend them. The standard package (ADSL Home) costs £21.99, but I have Homesurf for £18.99 as I don't need peer-to-peer. :) The modem they offered wasn't compatible with Linux so I got an Alcatel Speedtouch. You may find it simpler to get a router instead... :unsure: Have a look around their portal - you should find answers to most of your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralertx Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Alcatel Speedtouch I would recommend you not to get that modem (I got a friend who still cannot connect with linux because of it), in fact i wouldnt recommend you any USB modems but a router instead as Leo said. Other than that i cant really comment on uks isps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunni Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Not sure if they still offer the same cable modems, but I use Telewest and I have no problems at all connecting via a network cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphitus Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 If the ISP offers a Motorola Surfboard as the modem, its a good modem. Thats what i have for my cable connection. As for the speedtouch,it can work and usually does, but if it doesnt, all you need to do is get a decent router, and connect the modem to the router and your computer to the router, and you shouldnt have a problem :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtweidmann Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We've been with Tiscali for the last 2 years on a no frills packge. Didn't get a free modem we choose to buy an ADSL modem/router/switch instead (so no driver problems). The connection has always been decent enough and never had a problem with reliability. Not sure if there is a bandwidth limit, but if there is we've never hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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