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> and a list of providers in addition to BT
> http://www.broadband-help.com/cm_reviews.asp

> > I've just found out I am in one of the ADSL areas now, but I'm not sure
> what
> > to go for. Its between BT and Homechoice. BT is more expensive but is
> > 500kps, Homechoice is cheaper (half price) but only 115kps. Is there
> anyone
> > out there with the homechoice option. Is it any good? Right now I have a
> > normal modem, never connecting at more that 40kps. Will 115 be enough to
> > play online GPL etc? What are download speeds like (ie how long would it
> > take to download a 100mb demo).
> > Basically I'd appreciate some impartial advice. THanks in advance.

> > ps just for the americans out there, ADSL is only just kicking off in
the
> UK
> > and the BT option is 40 a month!!!

>Go for Clara nets ADSL service it may be more expensive than BT's subsidised
>service (sombody complaind to Oftel about the service and was referd back to
>BT when BT Openworld is ment to be a seperate company because of compatition
>laws that are ment to be enforced by Oftel LOL) but you will get a better
>service.

>Alex


>> I've just found out I am in one of the ADSL areas now, but I'm not sure
>what
>> to go for. Its between BT and Homechoice. BT is more expensive but is
>> 500kps, Homechoice is cheaper (half price) but only 115kps. Is there
>anyone
>> out there with the homechoice option. Is it any good? Right now I have a
>> normal modem, never connecting at more that 40kps. Will 115 be enough to
>> play online GPL etc? What are download speeds like (ie how long would it
>> take to download a 100mb demo).
>> Basically I'd appreciate some impartial advice. THanks in advance.

>> ps just for the americans out there, ADSL is only just kicking off in the
>UK
>> and the BT option is 40 a month!!!

> >Alex


> >> I've> problems with it. I have only had a few times when the service
has
> been down in that time and each of those lasted for no more than a
> couple of hours or so.

> I don't use their newservers except to keep up with the BT Broadband
> ng's and although there have been the occasional e-mail delays it
> certainly hasn't been anywhere near the level you have noted.

> There are certainly people who have had many problems but I can only
> speak of my own and my friends experience with BTO and although at 40
> quid it is very pricey I certainly couldn't go back to a normal modem
> connection now.

> One of the problems is that you generally only hear the bad stories
> about this type of service and those people who are happy with the
> service have no reason to post about it.

> Online with both GPL and N4 has been hassle free up to this point.

> PH

>> I have been with BT Openworld since October and have had very few
>Oftel about the service and was referd back to
>> >BT when BT Openworld is ment to be a seperate company because of
>compatition
>> >laws that are ment to be enforced by Oftel LOL) but you will get a better
>> >service.

>> >Alex


>> >> I've> problems with it. I have only had a few times when the service
>has
>> been down in that time and each of those lasted for no more than a
>> couple of hours or so.

>> I don't use their newservers except to keep up with the BT Broadband
>> ng's and although there have been the occasional e-mail delays it
>> certainly hasn't been anywhere near the level you have noted.

>> There are certainly people who have had many problems but I can only
>> speak of my own and my friends experience with BTO and although at 40
>> quid it is very pricey I certainly couldn't go back to a normal modem
>> connection now.

>> One of the problems is that you generally only hear the bad stories
>> about this type of service and those people who are happy with the
>> service have no reason to post about it.

>> Online with both GPL and N4 has been hassle free up to this point.

>> PH