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Announcements (read only)


    For announcements by thinkbroadband staff only.
3543Mon 16-Mar-09 23:39:16

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]
9469938Fri 03-Jul-09 15:30:58

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]
21205Sat 04-Jul-09 12:36:26

tbbMeter Issues


    Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
[anonymous users welcome]
1821420Sat 04-Jul-09 15:39:05

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]
92120808Sat 04-Jul-09 23:22:13

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]
2231531Fri 03-Jul-09 23:04:40

BTwholesale ADSL Implementation


    Discussion about BT's implementation of DSL, ADSL2+, and 21CN technology. (note: This is NOT BT Retail/Yahoo or Openworld..) enquires/posters should use this forum.
[registered users only]
1872768Sat 04-Jul-09 23:32:22

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]
801064Tue 16-Jun-09 17:48:58

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]
15187Sat 04-Jul-09 02:11:11

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]
4396116Sat 04-Jul-09 21:07:36

Which ISP? (Business)


    Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
[anonymous users welcome]
42514Fri 03-Jul-09 12:27:05

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]
2793991Thu 02-Jul-09 07:01:21

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]
40291Wed 10-Jun-09 20:15:22

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]
3952805Sat 04-Jul-09 20:49:36

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]
9286Fri 03-Jul-09 22:30:10

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]
5284919Sat 04-Jul-09 22:58:15

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]
1671582Sat 04-Jul-09 21:06:00

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]
4774683Sat 04-Jul-09 21:26:08

Hardware Issues


    This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
[anonymous users welcome]
4593781Sat 04-Jul-09 23:45:27

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]
9287546Sat 04-Jul-09 22:24:41

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]
1611609Sun 28-Jun-09 13:28:11

Apple Issues


    This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
[anonymous users welcome]
5305958Sat 04-Jul-09 19:47:16

Gaming Forum


    Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[registered users only]
4973996Sat 04-Jul-09 18:03:31

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]
1681086Thu 02-Jul-09 10:21:14

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics


    This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
[registered users only]
2262372Sat 04-Jul-09 21:53:59

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]
40181Mon 29-Jun-09 08:13:26

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.
[registered users only]
156864Mon 29-Jun-09 18:51:03

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]
21148Wed 01-Jul-09 22:57:36

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]
35191Sun 28-Jun-09 18:22:04

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)
76834Thu 02-Jul-09 12:14:52

AAISP


    User comments
23256Fri 03-Jul-09 10:53:30

Allcomm


    User comments
00Sat 27-May-06 11:06:20

AOL


    User comments
3562709Sat 04-Jul-09 19:29:20

Be Un Limited


    User comments
A dedicated forum section exists for O2 Broadband, click here to jump to it.
266813912Sat 04-Jul-09 21:50:51

BT Broadband


    User comments
5855718Sat 04-Jul-09 22:49:11

Bulldog


    User comments
1171238Tue 30-Jun-09 00:29:41

Bytel Ltd.


    User comments
00Sun 02-Jan-05 03:31:43

C2 Internet Ltd.


    User comments
00Fri 06-Apr-07 17:43:16

CI-Net (formerly Community Internet)


    User comments
00Mon 04-Jul-05 22:38:50

Clara.net


    User comments
417Fri 08-May-09 22:30:39

DataComms Europe Ltd.


    User comments
00Sun 16-Jul-06 13:36:38

Datanet


    User comments
11Sat 28-Mar-09 08:53:12

Demon Internet


    User comments
79564Sat 04-Jul-09 14:25:56

Eclipse Internet


    User comments
103914Wed 01-Jul-09 20:22:11

EFHBroadband.com


    User comments
213Sun 17-May-09 12:09:37

Elite


    User comments
00Tue 26-Dec-06 09:47:45

Entanet International Ltd.


    User comments
136527327Sat 04-Jul-09 23:17:30

Exa Networks


    User comments
00Wed 13-Jun-07 22:07:02

Freedom-2-Surf


    User comments
53280Sat 13-Jun-09 18:15:17

Fused Networks (formerly Telecomplete)


    User comments
11Mon 12-Jan-09 14:17:09

Griffin Internet


    User comments
838Mon 22-Jun-09 21:57:15

Hotchilli Internet


    User comments
00Wed 24-Oct-07 16:14:40

IDNet


    User comments
2252902Sat 04-Jul-09 11:12:08

Internet Central Limited


    User comments
00Thu 10-Jan-08 09:06:49

Internet For Business (IFB)


    User comments
12Fri 03-Jul-09 07:43:31

Inweb Networks


    User comments
00Mon 12-Sep-05 09:33:44

karoo.co.uk


    User comments
34153Wed 13-May-09 21:53:29

KeConnect Internet


    User comments
411Mon 29-Jun-09 15:46:54

Lumison


    User comments
00Thu 05-Oct-06 11:38:31

Madasafish


    User comments
Including Freenetname, Waitrose.com, Global Internet and other Brightview brands
5815797Sat 04-Jul-09 23:32:12

Merula Limited


    User comments
15109Wed 13-May-09 12:06:04

MetroNet Internet Services


    User comments
936Fri 31-Oct-08 13:49:14

Namesco


    User comments
1973Mon 29-Jun-09 15:46:59

Netservices PLC


    User comments
00Fri 11-May-07 15:18:23

NewNet


    User comments
2522589Sat 04-Jul-09 20:41:11

Nildram


    User comments
2662528Tue 30-Jun-09 09:52:44

O2


    User comments
191918915Sat 04-Jul-09 23:14:05

One.Tel


    User comments
1035Mon 06-Apr-09 19:28:00

Onyx Internet


    User comments
00Sun 19-Mar-06 12:55:56

Orange (formerly Wanadoo UK)


    User comments
103657Wed 24-Jun-09 21:01:55

Pipex Internet and Pipex Homecall


    User comments
3703214Sat 04-Jul-09 19:22:51

PlusNet plc


    User comments
5286721Sat 04-Jul-09 21:42:36

Powernet


    User comments
00Tue 27-Sep-05 22:01:49

Prodigy Networks


    User comments
211Wed 22-Apr-09 19:30:04

SAQ Internet Limited


    User comments
449Mon 15-Jun-09 15:19:22

Scotnet


    User comments
00Sat 30-Dec-06 20:45:18

Sky Broadband


    User comments
191615161Sat 04-Jul-09 19:30:37

Skymarket Ltd


    User comments
00Tue 05-Sep-06 13:45:42

Star Technology


    User comments
00Wed 24-May-06 15:59:08

Supanet


    User comments
41277Fri 03-Jul-09 01:14:42

TalkTalk Broadband


    User comments
2561614Sat 04-Jul-09 00:14:01

Timewarp


    User comments
412Sun 11-Jan-09 21:38:39

Timico


    User comments
13Mon 30-Jun-08 20:44:16

Tiscali


    User comments
Including Tiscali TV (formerly HomeChoice)
108595Sun 28-Jun-09 14:43:10

topletter.com


    User comments
00Mon 24-Oct-05 00:02:17

Total Web Solutions


    User comments
00Sat 20-Nov-04 02:47:58

Twang.net


    User comments
12Fri 11-Apr-08 17:52:17

UK Online


    User comments
99112530Sat 04-Jul-09 18:58:53

UTV Internet


    User comments
00Mon 10-Sep-07 13:24:48

Virgin Media (ADSL)


    User comments on the ADSL products of Virgin Media
4304838Sat 04-Jul-09 22:57:47

Virgin Media (Cable)


    User comments on the Cable products of Virgin Media
10079332Sat 04-Jul-09 14:38:49

VISPA


    User comments
17116Fri 03-Jul-09 21:05:42

Zen Internet


    User comments
4074721Sat 04-Jul-09 18:10:01

Current adjusted date is: Sat 04-Jul-09 23:47:07