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Candover Premiere
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The relentless onslaught of tecnology showing no sign of abating has necessitated an investment in broadband.

I don't need the computer at home much, but when I do the link needs to be fast and not prone to crashing. So I'm looking for something which is more pay as you go, and good quality.

Any suggestions (for the uk).
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Ok... what is Broad band? why do I need it? I have dial up.

But really, what is broad band and why should I even be interested.
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Black Planet wrote:Ok... what is Broad band? why do I need it? I have dial up.

But really, what is broad band and why should I even be interested.
It's a cable modem, BeeP. It's lightning-fast, compared to dial-up. I'll never go back! :twisted: :notworthy: :von:
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Lots of ISP's are running various speed broadbands and different prices (Tiscali and NTL for eg). I've been using Virgin for about 14 months now, and apart from a brief period (few weeks) last year have not had any problems with them. It costs £24.99 which seems to be going rate for top speed broadband. Never heard of pay as you go broadband though. Hope this helps and good luck. 8)
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But I am a dummy... Um ... don't you pay more? My aol is $23 a month. Wont broad band cost me more? Sorry not a tekkie............
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Oh, I thought this was gonna be about something else. See ya!
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Bad Girl! Bend over for the spanking!
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Really I have no clue on this broad band thing. What is it?

I can understand dial up.

But not BB...

Broad band.
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Black Planet wrote:Bad Girl! Bend over for the spanking!
:twisted:

Anytime, bebe, anytime.

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For BP.

http://62.172.198.79/broadband1/what_is ... /index.asp
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Well if gripper wont send me his addy...

and even if he does...

You sweetie are gonna have a Mera Luna ... crossing your path. :)
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I'll just shut up and get my bloody harness on, then.
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Black Planet wrote:Really I have no clue on this broad band thing. What is it?

I can understand dial up.

But not BB...

Broad band.
BeeP - having a broadband internet connection is kind of the same thing as having cable TV. Digital vs. analog...
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So I can get it on the dial up I have?

Thanks C3..X
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I am not a tekkie..sinnie...my head is spinning.

Hmmm I will well think over it...and well

make some phone calls.
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Black Planet wrote:So I can get it on the dial up I have?

Thanks C3..X
Heh - nope. Just like having cable TV replaces the need for a TV antenna and gives you far more channels, the broadband cable (and the signal it contains) replaces the dial-up phone line connection, giving you much faster internet access.
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Ok then what do I get? My cable company adverts broad band.... but it like $50 a month to my $23 now....

Ok yeah I am thrifty.... but ...huh why double the cost?
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Black Planet wrote:You sweetie are gonna have a Mera Luna ... crossing your path. :)
To you BP, this much love:
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remember to check you can actually get broadband in your area. when i got me new computer i wanted broadband, but it's not avadable :(
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snubnoseuk wrote:
Black Planet wrote:You sweetie are gonna have a Mera Luna ... crossing your path. :)
To you BP, this much love:
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Is that Popmart?!?! Saw 'em in Toronto...fantabulous!
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CorpPunk wrote:I'll just shut up and get my bloody harness on, then.
LOL CP you will like it. I do. Lots. :wink: god leg action.......you know what I mean?
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Sorry BP, thought you were talking to me :oops:
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CorpPunk wrote:
snubnoseuk wrote:
Black Planet wrote:You sweetie are gonna have a Mera Luna ... crossing your path. :)
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Is that Popmart?!?! Saw 'em in Toronto...fantabulous!
Yeah. I missed 'em on Popmart. Nothing could top ZooTV for me though.
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Black Planet wrote:Ok then what do I get? My cable company adverts broad band.... but it like $50 a month to my $23 now....

Ok yeah I am thrifty.... but ...huh why double the cost?
Hmmm...I get broadband through my cable company (Comcast in Jersey) for $40 per month (in addition to my cable tv charges). I think you also have to buy the modem itself from the cable company, which is a one-time charge, and then you own it. You might just want to sign up for it for a three-month trial period (deals usually last that long), and see if it's worth it, then cancel if you decide it's not worth the extra expense. Of course, if you do cancel it, you'll then be stuck with a physical cable modem you'll probably never use again. But sometimes, companies will throw in the modem free as an incentive to get you to sign up....

Shop around.
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snubnoseuk wrote:
CorpPunk wrote: Is that Popmart?!?! Saw 'em in Toronto...fantabulous!
Yeah. I missed 'em on Popmart. Nothing could top ZooTV for me though.
Stop bragging. :evil:

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