Nildram Alternative

Since Nildram has been so slow recently, and multiple times in recent months I thought I'd explore some other options. I'm perfectly happy with 2mb, I'm just worried I won't be able to find a similair usage policy.

Looking at my usage page I think (it's a little confusing) I'm on the old 50gb quota with remaining GBs carried over. Unlimited off-peak and uploads aren't counted. I really need the same sort of system if anything is available.

My Dad pays so he won't want to pay any more than the £26 p/month he is now. If you have any suggestions they would be very much appreciated.

Can you get Be/O2/Sky LLU?

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/search.php

If not check to see if the Entanet resellers (e.g. ADSL24, UKFSN, etc.) peak/off-peak allowances might work for you.

I can't get Be or 02. I can get Sky 6.5MB-8MB speed apparently. So I guess I would have to use the "Mid" package. It has a 40GB cap but I can't seem to find if that includes off-peak or uploading. I assume it probably does though.

Will try some of the other providers you suggested, thanks.

Sky is only cost-effective if you also want/have Sky TV. Pity Be/O2 aren't available to you.

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I can get Sky .... It has a 40GB cap

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that would be sky connect at �17? doesn't have a very good reputation, unlike the LLU service.

I do have Sky TV, so that isn't a problem. I don't actually know what LLU means so I hope I'm looking at the right thing. Sorry for my ignorance.

Is that Sky LLU, or Sky Connect? Sky Connect is bad news. The LLU is quite good.

ADSL24 is highly recommended on the �19.99 package as long as you can put a fair bit of your downloads into the off-peak period.

A speed reduction system called the ALT applies in a sort of blanket fashion at busy times. No individual penalties or limits are imposed, apart from it costs a bomb if you exceed your package allowance. Because the other side of the coin is the high allowances for the money, customers are happy with it.

ADSL24 does look pretty good, and their off-peak hours are good too.

What did samknows say about your exchange - did it say Sky LLU was enabled? (LLU means the ISP has their own kit in the exchange).

If it isn't then steer clear. Even if it is, make sure you check with Sales, because occasionally all the Sky LLU capacity on an exchange is full and you get put onto Connect.

This is strange. Received this when I entered my number at ADSL24:

"The telephone number *********** currently has cease order in progress. You need to wait until 24-09-2005 before placing an order with us."

Edit: Yes, I can receive LLU. Here is a link to my results if it helps. http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange.php?ecode=EMTUTBU

Edited by deleted (Wed 12-Mar-08 16:47:44)

the only llu you can get is talktalk/cpw you'd be better off investing in 2 empty cans and a bit of string, then cutting the string!
pstream isps are your only, real, choice, for your usage entanet resellers (vivaciti, adsl24, ukfsn etc....) will offer you the best value for money,

As tonyhague says, TalkTalk is not for the likes of you.

For people who just do a bit of browsing, email, internet shopping it can be worth going for, especially if they have family abroad as the packages are great for that.

You can't get Sky LLU, therefore forget Sky. You were looking at Sky Connect which as I said before is not recommended.

ADSL24! (And I have never been a customer and have no links to them).

Better ring ADSL24, 2005 was a bit ago I think.

Edited by RobertoS (Wed 12-Mar-08 18:45:39)

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TalkTalk is not for the likes of you.

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Priceless

regretting putting my full name now, just tony would do (same problem elsewhere, my own fault or not hosing anonymity!)

Edited by tonyhague (Wed 12-Mar-08 19:06:44)