PeterNZer Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 Hi there I'm in London, nw10 and I can't get danm surftime, (uk people will know). Although I have a free isp (barrysworld, fast by the way), each call costs me money! Any ideas how i can get this to not happen?! I've 'expressed interest' with altavista for their 50 pound yearly 0800 freephone service... but appart from that i have NO idea! Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrAlimantado Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 Have a look at www.clara.net ..... they may be worth something .. I hope. Tell me if you find anything, I'm in a desperate need too as I move on Saturday and I need a new ISP. Mattias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipanderson Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 hi, just reinforcing previous post, I am also a fan of ClaraNet. The really cheap ISPs all have some kind of catch. In the autumn Clara will get a lot cheaper. £15 a month for 24 hours, seven days a week. All the best, Kip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majic Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 Hi, I've been using www.ezesurf.co.uk for about three months, reliable connections at a decent speed. If you can get cable you might want to take a look at their 24/7 access, my local company Telewest costs 10UKP/month and several friends tell me its now very good. Hope this helps, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesreidau Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 You could try Freeserve 24/7 free access, £10 a month which actually goes towards regional and national calls, so if you make a lot of phone calls in a month you actually get the net calls completely free. I`ve been using it since launch. They are having a few probs in the North (where I am unfortunately) but I hear the service is excellent elsewhere. www.freeserve.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcelt Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 I too have been using Freeserve for the totally free internet access. Service in S. England is fine and I understand they are developing their capacity and claim that services all over Britain will be fine by mid September. We tend to use about £10 worth of national telephone calls per month anyway, so the 24hr 7days a week internet service is genuinely totally free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 You don't get anything for free... I prefer to stick with Demon. Tenner a month, and you pay for phone bills, but a fast and reliable connection is most important to me (and with free ISPs, this is the last thing you can expect). I hear surftime is due at the end of the month, but again, the connection reliability will be questionable. The way I look at it is, if the 'net is of value to my existence, I'm willing to pay for it. David ------------------ There's a splinter in your eye, and it reads REACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcelt Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 David ,Im afraid (to quote an earlier discussion ) " your blinkered megalomania" is beginning to peep out again. 1) I was not aware you were an expert on all the different isp's and their relative reliability and speed . I have always found my free server to be totally reliable and fast enough for my needs. 2) The guy who initiated this thread was requesting info re free or v. cheap isp's and the rest of us were trying to help. Expense may be of no consequence to you but clearly to many of us ordinary mortals it is a very significant factor. As far as I can see, your contribution had no real relevance---either in terms of the question posed or in terms of broad expertise re the topic. I apologise for being so blunt but I get tired of your "let me put you right" contributions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 pcelt, you're obviously looking for a fight. I'm sorry I irritate you so much, but I would suggest that's your own problem. My most was my own personal opinion. It was not a judgement or anything else. David ------------------ There's a splinter in your eye, and it reads REACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindan Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 David/Pcelt: why don't you just cool down. I'm not a native English speaker so it could be that the finer points of your posts elude me but as I see it you are picking a fight for the sake of it. As this is and was a bbs with a very mature attitude I herewith take a guess that I am not the only one getting annoyed over this constant infighting of yours. "Live and let live" sums it up pretty well I think. cheers Lindan (okay now shake hands and you can flame me together,hehe... ) ------------------ visit lindan.panzershark.com member of the Combat Mission webring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNZer Posted August 20, 2000 Author Share Posted August 20, 2000 Oy! As this is my thread, anyone who gets stroppy will be put over my knee! ok, totally free net access i found www.ic24.com There's a few catches on timing and stuff, and it seems very busy. www.barrysworld.com FAST this is a good company. And mmm so fast to Counter-Strike servers. hehe. Thanks for the other tips, will investigate. PeterNZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AL the red Posted August 20, 2000 Share Posted August 20, 2000 Freeserve is superb.There were problems a week or two ago (Manchester) but all`s well now.I have had a 2nd line installed and all in all it costs me about £45 a quarter.I get my moneys worth,oh yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNZer Posted August 20, 2000 Author Share Posted August 20, 2000 Well I've just joined www.24-7freecall.net It's free to call any time and how there's no disconnect or anything 20 pounds a month i like pay-for services.. keeps my speeds up and i don't mind paying a bit, esp. when you play games like counter strike and stuff. Plus I hear freeserve can be a bit slow, and I hate their web page. I think i must be stupid, i just couldn't find the 10 quid a month deal info anywhere on their crappy site. PeterNZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted August 20, 2000 Share Posted August 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PeterNZer: and I hate their web page. I think i must be stupid, i just couldn't find the 10 quid a month deal info anywhere on their crappy site.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Probab ly designed by one of those web-designers who's only qualification is that he/she does not strangle themselves with their cordless mouse... ------------------ Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted August 20, 2000 Share Posted August 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: Probab ly designed by one of those web-designers who's only qualification is that he/she does not strangle themselves with their cordless mouse... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ah, Andreas, what a splendid way with words you have! I am truly beginning to look forward to your posts. Do keep it up, please. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNZer Posted August 20, 2000 Author Share Posted August 20, 2000 UPDATE! i've joined 24-7 freecall and ooo it's nice and fast! Here's the deal 20 a month, no catches. Only thing is you have to log into their web page as well as the normal ISP connection. That's a bit off, but it's a part of Telia's, (the telco providor) security gumph or something.. they will be trying to remove it soon too. Also, it seems, so far, to be a really quick connection. So those wanting to spend all day online, check it out! PeterNZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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