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Hi, i am thinking of going on AOL broadband and i have just bought a wireless laptop. I would like to know if i can use this router
If not which router can i use? I don't want to spend no more than that one is.
What other broadband companys are there, i hear and have read so many horror stories about it some advice would be good. I have drawn up a list of 3:
Talk talk
AOL
Tiscali
Good points and bad would be appreciated.
I did look on the stick thread about wireless but couldn't find anything on routers with aol.
Thanks Neil
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there are tons of isps out there - please dont choose aol
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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
don't do it........
anybody but AOL
for starters the software takes over your whole computer, and it's waaaaay overpriced compared to others.... I'm sure some tecchy will come along and give better reasons too, but don't fall for their trap!
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But i never hear a horror story about connection or customer service? It is reasonably priced at £14.99 for 1mb and there seems to be loads of security thrown in. What about the other 2?
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But i never hear a horror story about connection or customer service?
Umm wait until you join their help number will be listed
as No:1 speed dial on your phone.
And forget the sham they call Tiscali.. more like Tis no good.
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AOL
Oh my god be prepared to visit Techie forums all the time
asking for AOL help thats the only use for AOL..
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So which provider then?
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I am on aol gold paying £25 a month what and want to move, whats the best provider to go to maybe wireless.
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I am on aol gold paying £25 a month what and want to move, whats the best provider to go to maybe wireless.
you can go wireless on any of the other providers
the worse bit is removing AOL's software form your PC
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you can go wireless on any of the other providers
the worse bit is removing AOL's software form your PC
And dont AOL only work with a few routers....
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you can go wireless on any of the other providers
the worse bit is removing AOL's software form your PC
i'll second that. aol uses proprietary software completely necessarily. ive lost count of the number of pcs ive been called to remove their software from.
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i'll second that. aol uses proprietary software completely necessarily. ive lost count of the number of pcs ive been called to remove their software from.
Dunno if its of any interest but.
AOL is founded on IE as AOL bought code form MS to use as a Browser
design foundation.. And did you also know AOL bought into Time Warner
then AOL tried to stop Warner home video thus voiding a part of their contract with Warner so Warner removed AOL from their screenings.
1, A Time Warner Production
2, An AOL Time Warner Production.
3, A Time Warner Production.
4, AOL got screwed.
5, Im still laughing.
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ive seen pcs that had to be reformatted because of aol
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big long thread here
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Top four at the moment, in terms of performance, reliability and customer service appear to be (in no particular order):
Zen
IDNet
NewNet
Eclipse
Zen are always the stand out but expensive.
Take a look at the others and see if there's a package that suits your needs at an acceptable price.
TOG
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My original question was wether the router posted above would work on aol? Apparently it isn't worth considering going with them then? So who should i part with cash for? Is the router above any good it seems to have very good reviews and is reasonably priced, is there a cheaper one which is as good? Is talk talk broadband any good? I don't really want to spend any more than £15 ish a month on broadband.
Thanks Neil
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If you are going to be a light user (mainly surfing and e-mail) IDNet has a good 2 meg deal for £14.99 pcm.
That's a very good router and is also future proofed for when 8 meg connections become much more widely available this year.
TOG
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got the feeling you have to use their recommended ones otherwise they won't help you on the helpline
I HATE AOL
and Nortons.....
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I HATE AOL and Nortons.....
And me...
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And i'll add my anti - AO_Hell vote to that.
TOG