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Mon 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.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 22:09:45

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').
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Thu 26-Jan-12 22:15:30

tbbMeter Issues

Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
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Sat 28-Jan-12 01:51:53

Mobile Broadband Speed Test

Discussion relating to the mobile broadband speed tester
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Sat 14-Jan-12 20:48:37

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.
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Sat 28-Jan-12 01:30:00

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.
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Thu 26-Jan-12 15:15:20

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.
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Sat 28-Jan-12 01:20:14

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.
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Thu 26-Jan-12 12:41:09

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.
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Sun 08-Jan-12 21:07:40

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.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 09:09:20

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!
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Fri 27-Jan-12 21:59:27

Which ISP? (Business)

Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 23:39:37

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.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 18:23:39

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.
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Sat 21-Jan-12 02:38:00

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.
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Thu 26-Jan-12 18:55:24

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.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 23:45:21

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.
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Wed 18-Jan-12 12:49:55

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.
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Tue 24-Jan-12 08:15:44

Hardware Issues

This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 10:35:21

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.
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Sat 28-Jan-12 00:57:49

Linux Issues

Information and discussion on getting your broadband working in Linux, and general Linux issues. BSD and other Unix variants welcome.
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Tue 10-Jan-12 14:53:25

Apple Issues

This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 22:11:30

Gaming Forum

Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
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Sat 28-Jan-12 01:02:04

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.
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Sat 21-Jan-12 11:21:49

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics

This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 22:01:56

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.
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Thu 05-Jan-12 18:10:26

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.
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Fri 27-Jan-12 11:52:49

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.
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Thu 26-Jan-12 14:06:06

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.
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Wed 18-Jan-12 17:51:37

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)

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Fri 27-Jan-12 21:08:51

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.
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