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For announcements by thinkbroadband staff only.

Mon 30-Sep-13 17:09:17

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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Sat 22-Feb-20 11:21:00

General Broadband Chatter

New to broadband and got a burning question you want answered?
Then this is the best place to make your post and get your question answered.

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Sat 22-Feb-20 15:41:36

For discussion of work placements, apprenticeships and full time jobs for those working or seeking to work in the telecoms industry. This is not a job advertising section, and is open to everyone no matter which Telco.

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Thu 20-Feb-20 19:01:27

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.

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Sun 23-Feb-20 00:47:49

Mobile Broadband (3G, 4G, 5G etc)

Discussion about Mobile Broadband services such as 3G/EDGE/4G LTE/5G. This does NOT cover Wireless hotspots or wireless broadband providers which you can discuss in the relevant forum.

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Sun 23-Feb-20 02:22:28

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 20-Feb-20 08:35:38

tbbMeter Issues

Discussion relating to the tbbMeter bandwidth monitoring tool

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Thu 13-Feb-20 10:19:00

Broadband Quality Monitor

Discussion related to our Broadband Quality Monitor

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Sat 15-Feb-20 10:50:31

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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Wed 19-Feb-20 19:03:24

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]

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Tue 08-Oct-19 17:35:42

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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Mon 03-Feb-20 22:08:29

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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Wed 19-Feb-20 23:27:19

Which ISP? (Business)

Discuss which ISPs are best at providing services to businesses.

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Sun 15-Sep-19 16:55:13

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]

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Thu 20-Feb-20 14:44:11

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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Sat 22-Feb-20 22:54:34

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]

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Fri 14-Feb-20 22:53:30

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]

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Thu 06-Feb-20 17:22:58

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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Sun 16-Feb-20 14:10:31

Hardware Issues

This is a forum for discussion of general (non-DSL based) computer hardware.

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Thu 20-Feb-20 12:15:03

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 22-Feb-20 11:52:28

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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Wed 27-Nov-19 17:58:59

Apple Issues

This board is for general discussion about Apple computers and support for broadband services and devices.

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Fri 24-Jan-20 20:56:33

Gaming Forum

Gaming is very popular with broadband. Discuss any gaming related issues here.
[Anonymous users welcome]

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Tue 11-Feb-20 10:01:47

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 22-Feb-20 13:05:06

Digital Photography, Video and Graphics

This forum is for discussion of digital photography, video and graphics.
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Wed 12-Feb-20 07:46:12

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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Wed 05-Feb-20 11:28:11

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]

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Fri 21-Feb-20 18:52:28

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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Mon 03-Feb-20 18:15:50

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.
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Wed 18-Dec-19 16:54:14

User comments on ISPs

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Other Providers (without dedicated forums)

For discussion about DSL providers who are not listed on their own (including resellers)

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Thu 20-Feb-20 19:51:39

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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Tue 19-Nov-19 14:32:32