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Announcements (read only)


    For announcements by thinkbroadband staff only.
3644Thu 07-Jan-10 15:08:22

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]
137514700Tue 09-Feb-10 02:21:20

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]
79884Sun 07-Feb-10 22:22:17

tbbMeter Issues


    Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool
[anonymous users welcome]
2922025Mon 08-Feb-10 18:21:29

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]
176433930Tue 09-Feb-10 02:00:18

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]
3382291Mon 08-Feb-10 21:28:08

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]
2664002Mon 08-Feb-10 12:45:11

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]
971236Sun 31-Jan-10 20:03:51

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]
45645Sat 06-Feb-10 16:40:44

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]
75010085Mon 08-Feb-10 23:09:12

Which ISP? (Business)


    Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.
[anonymous users welcome]
78920Sun 07-Feb-10 21:08:30

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]
3915332Mon 08-Feb-10 19:16:36

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]
51368Sat 30-Jan-10 09:57:34

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]
5573862Mon 08-Feb-10 20:52:37

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]
33486Mon 01-Feb-10 18:40:36

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]
7617304Mon 08-Feb-10 22:55:38

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]
1941822Sun 07-Feb-10 20:19:33

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]
7196912Mon 08-Feb-10 22:59:18

Hardware Issues


    This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.
[anonymous users welcome]
6585420Mon 08-Feb-10 12:03:33

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]
131511146Tue 09-Feb-10 00:12:54

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]
1681737Sun 24-Jan-10 10:00:32

Apple Issues


    This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.
[anonymous users welcome]
7067450Tue 09-Feb-10 02:22:14

Gaming Forum


    Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[registered users only]
6765976Tue 09-Feb-10 01:59:28

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]
2191486Sun 07-Feb-10 16:19:10

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics


    This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
[registered users only]
2702787Sun 07-Feb-10 22:17:18

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]
58265Sat 06-Feb-10 10:24:34

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]
2061075Tue 02-Feb-10 17:56:46

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]
31203Sun 24-Jan-10 21:16:02

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]
54265Thu 04-Feb-10 15:33:30

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)
1942162Mon 08-Feb-10 22:56:24

AAISP


    User comments
93971Mon 08-Feb-10 21:37:46

Allcomm


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

AOL


    User comments
3873280Mon 08-Feb-10 19:17:52

Be Un Limited


    User comments
A dedicated forum section exists for O2 Broadband, click here to jump to it.
286717268Tue 09-Feb-10 00:46:52

BT Broadband


    User comments
8839048Mon 08-Feb-10 23:08:05

Bulldog


    User comments
1241315Thu 04-Feb-10 20:24:49

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
637Wed 09-Dec-09 16:48:34

DataComms Europe Ltd.


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

Datanet


    User comments
12Wed 08-Jul-09 17:51:53

Demon Internet


    User comments
113810Fri 22-Jan-10 20:58:48

Eclipse Internet


    User comments
1431225Mon 08-Feb-10 22:28:29

Edge Telecom (formerly Inweb Networks)


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

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
170133713Mon 08-Feb-10 20:39:08

Exa Networks


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

Freedom-2-Surf


    User comments
59323Tue 12-Jan-10 10:42:51

Fused Networks (formerly Telecomplete)


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

Griffin Internet


    User comments
946Mon 31-Aug-09 14:09:37

Hotchilli Internet


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

IDNet


    User comments
2753466Mon 08-Feb-10 23:20:10

IFB (Internet For Business)


    User comments
15Tue 20-Oct-09 22:55:20

Internet Central Limited


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

karoo.co.uk


    User comments
35154Thu 05-Nov-09 10:59:08

Lumison


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

Madasafish


    User comments
Including Freenetname, Waitrose.com, Global Internet and other Brightview brands
7187227Mon 08-Feb-10 21:18:39

Merula Limited


    User comments
19124Mon 11-Jan-10 20:54:05

MetroNet Internet Services


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

Namesco


    User comments
26102Fri 05-Feb-10 16:13:49

Netservices PLC


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

NewNet


    User comments
3093062Fri 05-Feb-10 08:57:56

Nildram


    User comments
2842664Mon 08-Feb-10 20:46:34

O2


    User comments
254226957Tue 09-Feb-10 00:08:23

One.Tel


    User comments
1041Sat 21-Nov-09 15:06:12

Onyx Internet


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

Orange (formerly Wanadoo UK)


    User comments
1631054Tue 09-Feb-10 00:09:55

Pipex Internet and Pipex Homecall


    User comments
4013344Sun 07-Feb-10 12:21:23

PlusNet plc


    User comments
7069290Mon 08-Feb-10 23:35:54

Post Office


    User Comments
515Sat 09-Jan-10 08:26:19

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
452Wed 19-Aug-09 09:50:52

Scotnet


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

Sky Broadband


    User comments
204716485Mon 08-Feb-10 15:26:02

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
43289Thu 26-Nov-09 11:34:43

TalkTalk Broadband


    User comments
3562537Mon 08-Feb-10 19:34:59

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)
124721Mon 08-Feb-10 10:33:56

topletter.com


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

Total Web Solutions


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

UK Online


    User comments
105713539Tue 09-Feb-10 00:38:54

UTV Internet


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

Virgin Media (ADSL)


    User comments on the ADSL products of Virgin Media
4525017Mon 08-Feb-10 11:56:41

Virgin Media (Cable)


    User comments on the Cable products of Virgin Media
119411020Tue 09-Feb-10 00:09:17

VISPA


    User comments
22151Sun 07-Feb-10 10:10:10

Zen Internet


    User comments
5006182Mon 08-Feb-10 20:51:28

Current adjusted date is: Tue 09-Feb-10 02:34:57