- not logged in -

register a username

General Discussion

Threads Posts Last post

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]
242124964Wed 16-May-12 16:03:08

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]
2222683Wed 16-May-12 10:23:16

tbbMeter Issues


    Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
[anonymous users welcome]
5573661Wed 16-May-12 13:58:09

Broadband Quality Monitor


    Discussion related to our Broadband Quality Monitor
26163Mon 07-May-12 11:13:14

Mobile Broadband Speed Test


    Discussion relating to the mobile broadband speed tester
[anonymous users welcome]
44173Mon 12-Mar-12 12:51:34

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]
374561856Thu 17-May-12 00:44:04

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]
5373950Wed 16-May-12 15:20:44

Fibre Broadband


    Discuss fibre optic broadband including Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fibre-to-the-Cabinet (FTTC) in here. ISP specific fibre discussion should remain in the relevant ISP forum.
[anonymous users welcome]
127823430Thu 17-May-12 02:38:39

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]
5047353Wed 16-May-12 15:52:55

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]
1381646Mon 07-May-12 19:52:41

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]
1331920Tue 15-May-12 12:23:22

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]
131818052Wed 16-May-12 19:33:14

Which ISP? (Business)


    Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
[anonymous users welcome]
1421601Tue 15-May-12 13:24:17

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]
6279597Wed 16-May-12 15:13:05

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]
70474Mon 14-May-12 20:11:25

Technical Discussion

Threads Posts Last post

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]
10218169Wed 16-May-12 17:16:48

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]
132313267Wed 16-May-12 19:59:08

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]
2922729Thu 17-May-12 00:22:38

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]
136012767Wed 16-May-12 23:23:47

Hardware Issues


    This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
[anonymous users welcome]
10349270Sun 13-May-12 22:50:58

Windows Issues


    This is a technical forum specifically for users of Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 etc. This is not exclusive to DSL but any problems.
[anonymous users welcome]
206318404Wed 16-May-12 22:58:50

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]
2172300Tue 15-May-12 09:29:22

Apple Issues


    This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
[anonymous users welcome]
113711898Mon 14-May-12 16:11:35

Gaming Forum


    Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[registered users only]
134214443Wed 16-May-12 23:28:34

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]
3502565Sat 05-May-12 10:38:53

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics


    This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
[registered users only]
3683627Sun 13-May-12 23:17:03

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]
94444Mon 14-May-12 20:16:54

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]
3241489Tue 15-May-12 15:58:04

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]
56433Sat 28-Apr-12 16:59:50

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]
112644Mon 14-May-12 12:13:35

Software Development Forum


    Discussion related to software development.
[registered users only]
13128Wed 25-Apr-12 18:08:49

User comments on ISPs

Threads Posts Last post

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)
4235730Fri 04-May-12 00:03:48

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]
871135Wed 16-May-12 22:58:04

AAISP


    User comments
2332046Mon 14-May-12 09:56:30

AOL


    User comments
4754388Thu 03-May-12 20:06:32

Be Un Limited


    User comments
A dedicated forum section exists for O2 Broadband, click here to jump to it.
337028294Tue 15-May-12 12:47:24

BT Broadband


    User comments
167117784Thu 17-May-12 01:53:28

Bulldog


    User comments
1291361Sun 26-Feb-12 10:52:38

Clara.net


    User comments
951Tue 15-Feb-11 02:17:01

Demon Internet


    User comments
1551106Mon 19-Dec-11 23:13:59

Eclipse Internet


    User comments
2491923Wed 16-May-12 12:55:49

Entanet International Ltd.


    User comments
188735945Wed 16-May-12 21:14:09

Freedom-2-Surf


    User comments
89543Sat 07-Apr-12 13:29:00

Griffin Internet


    User comments
1047Tue 15-Feb-11 02:38:00

Hyperoptic


    User comments
245Wed 16-May-12 21:46:16

IDNet


    User comments
4025102Mon 23-Apr-12 13:07:22

K-C (Karoo)


    User comments
39160Wed 04-May-11 17:01:47

Madasafish


    User comments
Including Freenetname, Waitrose.com, Global Internet and other Brightview brands
9019006Wed 16-May-12 21:14:04

Merula Limited


    User comments
32213Thu 12-Apr-12 23:16:18

Namesco


    User comments
30120Thu 26-Apr-12 13:54:01

NewNet


    User comments
3743789Tue 08-May-12 15:15:22

Nildram


    User comments
3372995Fri 20-May-11 12:21:35

O2


    User comments
334238896Wed 16-May-12 23:11:50

Orange (formerly Wanadoo UK)


    User comments
3783266Wed 16-May-12 18:23:58

Pipex Internet and Pipex Homecall


    User comments
4603908Sun 26-Feb-12 21:57:17

PlusNet plc


    User comments
122616700Wed 16-May-12 23:07:58

Post Office


    User Comments
33161Mon 14-May-12 20:13:04

Sky Broadband


    User comments
256821821Wed 16-May-12 20:33:29

TalkTalk Broadband


    User comments
7518257Thu 17-May-12 00:25:59

Tiscali


    User comments
Including Tiscali TV (formerly HomeChoice)
144876Sat 21-Jan-12 16:46:17

UK Online


    User comments
115515699Mon 18-Jul-11 15:23:44

Virgin Media (ADSL)


    User comments on the ADSL products of Virgin Media
4825262Tue 01-May-12 09:55:30

Virgin Media (Cable)


    User comments on the Cable products of Virgin Media
152714412Wed 16-May-12 22:56:03

VISPA


    User comments
37229Wed 16-May-12 20:40:38

Zen Internet


    User comments
8779763Wed 16-May-12 19:15:32

Current adjusted date is: Thu 17-May-12 03:49:42