BS: Skiff to update (at last)

Subject: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 08:27 AM

Next week I should change IP suppliers and upgrade from "steam driven" dial-up to wireless broadband (dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century!).
It may go smoothly... but I know many friends have had horror stories! So I may be offline (cheers!) for a while. If not and when I'm back I'll let anyone who needs my e-mail address know and post an update on this thread. We're promised 5mb rather than 8mb advertised but should be an improvement on current best of 45.2kbps (and at half the price).

RtS
("what can an old man do but sing the blues?")

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: gnomad
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 08:55 AM

Just in case you need them, it can be worthwhile keeping details of a pay-per-minute dial-up service somewhere to hand. A surprising number of broadband providers expect you to contact them only via e-mail, which can be problematic if their service is not working how you would wish.

The sort of service I mean is provided by these people among others. If you save the details in your dial-up settings you will just need to find a modem cable if bad things happen and you need to use them.

That said, the horror stories about installing broadband seem to be dwindling and you may well find it a problem-free process. I do hope so, best of luck.

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 09:05 AM

So are you going to upgrade from using that ear trumpet too or is this about all your sorry old ass can take at one time?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: bubblyrat
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 10:49 AM

Yes, I have just done more-or-less the same thing,and eagerly await delivery of my new Wireless Broadband "Thingy"---my "package" is for High speed (so they say !) Broadband, 'phone line rental,and free evening & weekend calls,plus cheap rates for calls to mobiles, for an all-in price of £18-48 per month. With my present set-up,I am paying nearly that just for dial-up internet access !!

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 11:50 AM

Well all I can say is this, when you pay BT for the highest rate in Mbs,[Option 3} you DON'T GET IT. So opt for the cheapest service, you'll probably never notice the difference.

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 12:01 PM

Sorry, Spaw, can't hear you. Where's my damn ear-trumpet?

Nurse!

RtS
(Wonder if I can convert my piano rolls to MP3)

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 12:05 PM

I think you have to transfer them to 8-track first........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 12:48 PM

YES! It will be great to have you back more often!

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 01:49 PM

If you keep a PaYG dialup alive (log on once a month) it can be invaluable when your ISP goes down.

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 08:20 AM

Despite the worst efforts of the o2 "help" line we managed to set up our new account and are now seeing Mudcat much faster!
If you have our old e-mail address and need our new one, PM me and I'll oblige.

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 10:36 AM

Kewl!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 11:19 AM

When I switched from Virgin to BT it was entirely painles , and the guy I was liaising with called me the following day to ask if I was Ok , or if there WERE any further problems !
Welcome to Broadband Roger - You'll be fitting Humbuckers to the Washboard next !!

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Mr Red
Date: 22 Mar 10 - 08:10 AM

Wireless will be much faster than dial-up, but it won't allow the fastest that the broadband is capable of. AND unless the wireless router has a phenomenal buffer it will restrict the burst speed. You won't get the full quoted broadband speed because it is shared with your neighbours, but the wireless router still imposes limitations because of the burst rates.

If you don't watch TV on "play it again" I doubt this will be noticeable though.

Now - have you miked-up that Tea-Chest base yet?

Subject: RE: BS: Skiff to update (at last)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 22 Mar 10 - 12:07 PM

Sorry, guys, I'm not allowed near a microphone (terms of my asbo!)

RtS