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Announcements (read only)


    For announcements by thinkbroadband staff only.
4048Tue 12-Feb-13 11:25:25

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 are welcome]
282129557Sat 25-May-13 11:56:39

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').
2674097Wed 22-May-13 12:23:54

tbbMeter Issues


    Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
6274016Mon 20-May-13 14:01:10

Broadband Quality Monitor


    Discussion related to our Broadband Quality Monitor
101643Sat 25-May-13 11:44:45

Mobile Broadband Speed Test


    Discussion relating to the mobile broadband speed tester
51206Tue 21-May-13 16:30:09

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.
424869597Sat 25-May-13 12:14:07

Mobile Broadband (3G, 4G etc)


    Discussion about Mobile Broadband services such as 3G/EDGE/4G LTE. This does NOT cover Wireless hotspots or wireless broadband providers which you can discuss in the relevant forum.
6194801Sat 25-May-13 12:50:24

Fibre Broadband


    Discuss fibre optic broadband including Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH aka FTTP) and Fibre-to-the-Cabinet (FTTC) in here. FTTB which is generally used for flats and apartments also has a home here.
ISP specific fibre discussion should remain in the relevant ISP forum.
230742224Sat 25-May-13 12:59:41

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]
5407972Fri 24-May-13 08:50:48

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]
1491775Fri 24-May-13 05:06:38

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.
1432045Wed 15-May-13 18:54:43

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!
149720310Sat 25-May-13 02:06:11

Which ISP? (Business)


    Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
1551691Mon 13-May-13 11:46:11

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]
69911207Sat 25-May-13 13:00:52

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]
74519Thu 14-Feb-13 13:58:09

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.
12039900Fri 24-May-13 15:29:05

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]
147514922Wed 22-May-13 11:08:16

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]
3303165Mon 01-Apr-13 14:11:53

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.
151614482Fri 24-May-13 07:58:44

Hardware Issues


    This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
113510344Sat 18-May-13 19:45:53

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.
230221436Fri 24-May-13 19:20:04

Linux Issues


    Information and discussion on getting your broadband working in Linux, and general Linux issues. BSD and other Unix variants welcome.
2292439Wed 15-May-13 22:31:31

Apple Issues


    This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
123612669Sat 25-May-13 00:56:40

Gaming Forum


    Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[registered users only]
158117578Sat 25-May-13 10:07:12

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]
3722703Thu 23-May-13 21:45:01

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics


    This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
[registered users only]
4154021Fri 24-May-13 14:36:11

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]
103497Sat 11-May-13 13:45:16

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]
3611707Tue 21-May-13 11:46:44

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]
80633Mon 20-May-13 14:30:17

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]
135807Tue 14-May-13 00:12:04

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)
4776761Fri 24-May-13 16:57:23

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.
1051364Sat 18-May-13 11:14:07

AAISP


    User comments
2482192Tue 09-Apr-13 15:53:11

AOL


    User comments
4854494Tue 21-May-13 22:13:00

Be Un Limited


    User comments
A dedicated forum section exists for O2 Broadband, click here to jump to it.
346330255Fri 24-May-13 19:37:04

BT Broadband


    User comments
195222026Fri 24-May-13 13:02:44

Bulldog


    User comments
1301368Sun 21-Apr-13 12:21:50

Clara.net


    User comments
1060Sat 15-Dec-12 15:07:08

Demon Internet


    User comments
1591119Sat 25-May-13 11:16:17

EE (Everything Everywhere) and Orange


    User comments
Including T-Mobile, Wanadoo and Freeserve
5365418Fri 24-May-13 23:37:01

Eclipse Internet


    User comments
2702108Wed 22-May-13 14:29:05

Entanet International Ltd.


    User comments
192236289Wed 15-May-13 19:58:20

Hyperoptic


    User comments
16152Fri 12-Apr-13 11:18:24

IDNet


    User comments
4135236Mon 22-Apr-13 09:36:09

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
9269204Fri 24-May-13 18:10:21

Merula Limited


    User comments
35224Sun 12-May-13 13:02:52

Namesco


    User comments
32123Fri 01-Mar-13 14:51:02

NewNet


    User comments
3793820Sat 25-May-13 10:11:51

O2


    User comments
351741209Sat 25-May-13 10:43:51

PlusNet plc


    User comments
Including John Lewis and Force9
163023800Sat 25-May-13 12:05:18

Post Office


    User Comments
39228Mon 20-May-13 05:40:24

Sky Broadband


    User comments
273923736Thu 23-May-13 11:35:37

TalkTalk Broadband


    User comments
Including Tiscali and Pipex
8949844Fri 24-May-13 06:54:04

Virgin Media (ADSL)


    User comments on the ADSL products of Virgin Media
4875282Fri 08-Mar-13 12:49:09

Virgin Media (Cable)


    User comments on the Cable products of Virgin Media
163415712Tue 21-May-13 09:25:13

VISPA


    User comments
41238Thu 02-Aug-12 14:53:03

Zen Internet


    User comments
96510432Sat 25-May-13 00:52:11

Current adjusted date is: Sat 25-May-13 13:06:24