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Announcements (read only)


    For announcements by thinkbroadband staff only.
3745Mon 05-Apr-10 20:57:18

Talk To The Staff (about the site.. not questions about DSL!)


    Use this forum when you have something that needs the attention of the team--Specifically anything to do with the thinkbroadband site/forums. This is not a general support board.
[anonymous users welcome]
166518081Mon 06-Sep-10 01:57:40

Broadband Not-spots & slow-spots


    Discussion about the areas of the UK where you can't get an affordable broadband service (a 'not-spot') or where you can only get a download speed of less than 2 Mbps (a 'slow-spot').
[anonymous users welcome]
1261555Mon 06-Sep-10 00:56:06

tbbMeter Issues


    Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
[anonymous users welcome]
3792601Sun 05-Sep-10 20:40:20

Mobile Broadband Speed Test


    Discussion relating to the mobile broadband speed tester
[anonymous users welcome]
1248Fri 03-Sep-10 21:39:39

General Broadband Chatter


    New to broadband? Afraid to ask a question? Here you can ask anonymously about broadband related issues. We welcome questions of any level.
[anonymous users welcome]
237343153Mon 06-Sep-10 03:19:26

Mobile Broadband (3G etc)


    Discussion about Mobile Broadband services such as 3G/EDGE. This does NOT cover Wireless hotspots or wireless broadband providers which you can discuss in the relevant forum.
[anonymous users welcome]
3982738Thu 02-Sep-10 16:43:06

BTwholesale DSL Implementation


    Discussion about BT's implementation of DSL, ADSL2+, and 21CN technology. (note: This is NOT BT Retail/Total broadband..) enquires/posters should use this forum.
[registered users only]
3575424Mon 06-Sep-10 03:19:41

Local Loop Unbundling & Regulation Issues


    A forum to discuss the impact of regulatory decisions of the telecoms industry on broadband, competition, pricing, local loop unbundling (LLU), etc.
[registered users only]
1121377Thu 05-Aug-10 18:38:38

Other Broadband Technologies


    Discussion about other non-ADSL broadband technologies. Including Cable modems, Satellite and Fibre based Internet access. See the relevant sections for Mobile and Wireless broadband.
[anonymous users welcome]
881377Sun 05-Sep-10 11:30:55

Which ISP? (Residential)


    Looking for an ISP to supply you with DSL at home? Discuss your thoughts with other people who are already using DSL!
[anonymous users welcome]
94912406Sun 05-Sep-10 17:47:40

Which ISP? (Business)


    Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
[anonymous users welcome]
1001164Mon 06-Sep-10 03:04:25

ISP Unhappiness


    Are you unhappy with the general service your ISP is providing. Please post here to make others aware of problems, and to see if other people are having the same problem. Please post the ISP name you're referring to in the subject line.
[registered users only]
4626578Wed 01-Sep-10 23:33:51

DSL Hardware suppliers - The Good, Bad and the Ugly


    Need to buy DSL hardware, but not sure where to go? This forum is for users to exchange experiences about different hardware vendors before you part with your hard earned cash. This forum is not for discussion of hardware itself. For that, visit the DSL Hardware Discussion forum.
[registered users only]
59393Fri 20-Aug-10 07:47:13

Technical Discussion

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Home Networking, Internet Connection Sharing, etc.


    Here you can discuss the different hardware routers (including wireless networking at home) available on the market as well as Internet Connection Sharing software which allows you to use your broadband for more than one PC at the same time.
[anonymous users welcome]
6744853Sun 05-Sep-10 21:18:07

Technical Issues


    Interested about how DSL works in general? Have a general technical enquiry about DSL implementations? This board is exclusively for technical discussion of DSL.
[registered users only]
9539455Sun 05-Sep-10 13:19:54

Security Related Issues


    Discussion of security of DSL connections and hardware/software solutions to help increase your network's or computer's protection from unauthorised users.
[registered users only]
2282138Sun 05-Sep-10 15:26:58

DSL Hardware Discussion


    Have a non ISP specific problem with your DSL modem or router? Looking for advice on what DSL hardware would meet your requirements? Try asking in here.
[anonymous users welcome]
9158803Sun 05-Sep-10 20:10:49

Hardware Issues


    This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
[anonymous users welcome]
7976891Sat 04-Sep-10 15:04:41

Windows Issues


    This is a technical forum specifically for users of Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/etc. This is not exclusive to DSL but any problems.
[anonymous users welcome]
158913645Sun 05-Sep-10 19:47:19

Linux Issues


    Information and discussion on getting your broadband working in Linux, and general Linux issues. BSD and other Unix variants welcome.
[anonymous users welcome]
1761801Wed 21-Jul-10 14:34:32

Apple Issues


    This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
[anonymous users welcome]
8528828Sun 05-Sep-10 23:42:24

Gaming Forum


    Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[registered users only]
8037352Sun 05-Sep-10 23:20:20

Web Design / HTML / Web hosting Forum


    This forum is for discussing HTML and web design as well as how to run your own web server (Apache/IIS/etc.) It is not for solicitations of web hosting services from third parties.
[registered users only]
2711921Thu 02-Sep-10 21:01:12

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics


    This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
[registered users only]
3113170Wed 01-Sep-10 14:09:42

Audio and Music Forum


    This forum is for discussion of audio hardware and software issues. Posts that encourage or discuss copyright violation are not allowed and will be removed.
[registered users only]
67299Mon 19-Jul-10 14:54:17

Voice over IP (VoIP) Forum


    For discussion of VoIP hardware and services (such as BT Broadband Voice) and similar products which allow telephone calls to be made over the broadband Internet connections.
[registered users only]
2491245Sun 05-Sep-10 13:14:55

Television over Broadband (IPTV)


    For discussion of Television over Broadband services such as BBC iPlayer, 4oD and Sky anytime. Also discuss any hardware / software issues here. Posts that encourage or discuss copyright violation are not allowed and will be removed.
[registered users only]
38249Tue 31-Aug-10 11:35:15

Handheld and Mobile Computing


    This forum is for discussing mobile computing including Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), hybrid mobile telephones, mobile software applications, notebook/laptop connectivity and other mobile technology.
[registered users only]
72369Tue 24-Aug-10 19:59:59

User comments on ISPs

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Resellers and Other Providers


    For discussion about DSL providers who are not listed on their own (e.g. resellers and LLU providers without a listing)
2573394Sun 05-Sep-10 20:43:42

Wireless Broadband ISPs (not wireless ADSL routers)


    This forum is for discussion of Service Providers who use Wireless Technology to deliver a broadband service.
Note: This section is not for discussion of hardware to share an ADSL connection, see Home Networking for help with that topic.
[anonymous users welcome]
47604Wed 01-Sep-10 19:53:18

AAISP


    User comments
1571418Thu 02-Sep-10 11:02:36

AOL


    User comments
4173851Sun 05-Sep-10 06:49:41

Be Un Limited


    User comments
A dedicated forum section exists for O2 Broadband, click here to jump to it.
301119615Sun 05-Sep-10 22:13:43

BT Broadband


    User comments
107611186Sun 05-Sep-10 20:03:27

Bulldog


    User comments
1261323Fri 13-Aug-10 23:03:07

Clara.net


    User comments
839Mon 12-Jul-10 22:24:30

Demon Internet


    User comments
132907Sun 05-Sep-10 15:40:47

Eclipse Internet


    User comments
1691427Wed 01-Sep-10 23:16:37

Entanet International Ltd.


    User comments
177934769Sun 05-Sep-10 10:26:07

Freedom-2-Surf


    User comments
64358Sun 05-Sep-10 15:56:40

Griffin Internet


    User comments
1047Mon 12-Jul-10 22:26:37

IDNet


    User comments
3153945Sun 05-Sep-10 23:14:31

karoo.co.uk


    User comments
38158Tue 03-Aug-10 21:25:06

Madasafish


    User comments
Including Freenetname, Waitrose.com, Global Internet and other Brightview brands
7787898Sun 05-Sep-10 22:30:11

Merula Limited


    User comments
26163Fri 20-Aug-10 11:30:45

Namesco


    User comments
28107Mon 12-Jul-10 22:26:12

NewNet


    User comments
3413403Tue 31-Aug-10 10:16:50

Nildram


    User comments
3002725Sat 04-Sep-10 20:28:49

O2


    User comments
294732870Mon 06-Sep-10 03:48:27

One.Tel


    User comments
1347Mon 26-Jul-10 16:59:41

Orange (formerly Wanadoo UK)


    User comments
2071397Sun 05-Sep-10 22:29:53

Pipex Internet and Pipex Homecall


    User comments
4293608Mon 30-Aug-10 09:38:47

PlusNet plc


    User comments
84011003Sun 05-Sep-10 18:00:15

Post Office


    User Comments
2065Sat 04-Sep-10 18:30:10

Sky Broadband


    User comments
216517355Sun 05-Sep-10 19:00:18

Supanet


    User comments
46297Sat 31-Jul-10 12:46:52

TalkTalk Broadband


    User comments
4704288Sun 05-Sep-10 21:18:15

Tiscali


    User comments
Including Tiscali TV (formerly HomeChoice)
137815Tue 24-Aug-10 21:08:41

UK Online


    User comments
109814428Sun 05-Sep-10 23:04:16

Virgin Media (ADSL)


    User comments on the ADSL products of Virgin Media
4645156Fri 27-Aug-10 21:56:22

Virgin Media (Cable)


    User comments on the Cable products of Virgin Media
129411955Sat 04-Sep-10 09:57:15

VISPA


    User comments
34210Fri 03-Sep-10 10:54:35

Zen Internet


    User comments
6237354Sat 04-Sep-10 09:12:01

Current adjusted date is: Mon 06-Sep-10 04:01:31