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Have any of you ever had problems on the internet due to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) mucking up?
Well some of you may have heard that Freeserve conned us into believing we were on Freeserve Surftime, and then when the phone bill came we were charged for every call!
Well, recently they sent emails to Hometime (and previous Surftime) customers about a special half price for 6 months deal on their anytime service.
So I wrote down the code and signed up for it. To register, it said to click on a link to cancel the service we were already on and that we could still use it whilst we were connected.
So anyway, when I got to the page where it said to agree to the terms and conditions, coincidentally (I think not) it came up with "This page could not be displayed". Now my modem was still connected to the net, however the Freeserve server for some reason wouldn't respond. So in the end it diconnected itself.
Now I know that things can go wrong, but this is what 'extracted the urine': Phoned up customer service last night at around 9:30. According to the website, Customer Service doesn't close til 10pm every day. Anyway, was put on hold and guess what, 9:40pm there was a message saying that the lines are closed and next time phone between 8am and 9pm!!!
So, this morning I phoned again and after being put on hold for 20 minutes, was given a number to connect to the internet and finish the sign up.
When I did, I tried connecting, and for some reason it kept saying "Invalid username or password". I take it the server was actually full, but instead of them sending a signal to tell my computer to display the message "unable to connect", it kept on saying my password was wrong.
11:10am I phoned customer services again. I was on hold for 2 hours before it just cut off! So anyway, I tried dialing again (for around the tenth time) and it finally worked! However, that little logo which tells me connection speed and shows 2 computers disappeared. Now most people would have panicked and called Technical Support, but I found it in network properties.
Anyway, ISP's like this could threaten online play of games! I got fed up of using Freeserve last time they caused me trouble, and I still don't like them. However I'm persistent and will use it if I have to. But think about it, what if you want to play games online, you've not used the internet before, but you've heard from your friends how good it really is, you'll certainly get put off using the internet when you see how technical it can be, and how many problems can and most definately will happen.
I'm new to internet gaming, but have used the ineternet a lot over the last 2 years. So basically, I'm not too good at playing others online. My modem on my old PC was slow, as was my processor (although not when I bought them) so most the time was spent loading when trying to play online. So computer users faced with the problems above, and or other problems are most definately going to be put off using the ineternet, or may use the simple TV internet devices which don't require much installation, and everything is more or less straight forward.
That means no more PC online play, and more configuration needed by webmasters in their websites to try and match the TV browsers.
So lets hope that ISP's, especially British ISPs, get their acts together and improve their services!
Well some of you may have heard that Freeserve conned us into believing we were on Freeserve Surftime, and then when the phone bill came we were charged for every call!
Well, recently they sent emails to Hometime (and previous Surftime) customers about a special half price for 6 months deal on their anytime service.
So I wrote down the code and signed up for it. To register, it said to click on a link to cancel the service we were already on and that we could still use it whilst we were connected.
So anyway, when I got to the page where it said to agree to the terms and conditions, coincidentally (I think not) it came up with "This page could not be displayed". Now my modem was still connected to the net, however the Freeserve server for some reason wouldn't respond. So in the end it diconnected itself.
Now I know that things can go wrong, but this is what 'extracted the urine': Phoned up customer service last night at around 9:30. According to the website, Customer Service doesn't close til 10pm every day. Anyway, was put on hold and guess what, 9:40pm there was a message saying that the lines are closed and next time phone between 8am and 9pm!!!
So, this morning I phoned again and after being put on hold for 20 minutes, was given a number to connect to the internet and finish the sign up.
When I did, I tried connecting, and for some reason it kept saying "Invalid username or password". I take it the server was actually full, but instead of them sending a signal to tell my computer to display the message "unable to connect", it kept on saying my password was wrong.
11:10am I phoned customer services again. I was on hold for 2 hours before it just cut off! So anyway, I tried dialing again (for around the tenth time) and it finally worked! However, that little logo which tells me connection speed and shows 2 computers disappeared. Now most people would have panicked and called Technical Support, but I found it in network properties.
Anyway, ISP's like this could threaten online play of games! I got fed up of using Freeserve last time they caused me trouble, and I still don't like them. However I'm persistent and will use it if I have to. But think about it, what if you want to play games online, you've not used the internet before, but you've heard from your friends how good it really is, you'll certainly get put off using the internet when you see how technical it can be, and how many problems can and most definately will happen.
I'm new to internet gaming, but have used the ineternet a lot over the last 2 years. So basically, I'm not too good at playing others online. My modem on my old PC was slow, as was my processor (although not when I bought them) so most the time was spent loading when trying to play online. So computer users faced with the problems above, and or other problems are most definately going to be put off using the ineternet, or may use the simple TV internet devices which don't require much installation, and everything is more or less straight forward.
That means no more PC online play, and more configuration needed by webmasters in their websites to try and match the TV browsers.
So lets hope that ISP's, especially British ISPs, get their acts together and improve their services!
Uncle Albert wrote:
> I've been using AOL for well over a year now, and don't see what the problem is.
> I rarely get disconnected, I always connect first time and the service is
> generally very fast. OK, so the software could be better, but I don't think it
> spoils the service much. And tech chat has got to be one of the best customer
> support features ever!
I agree , im on aol too and have been for quite a while now and am happy with it. Always get connected, hardly ever get disconnected, can stay connected for like 12 hours. As for the speed its normally ok , can slow down a bit but for the majority of the time its fine.
Throughout my time on aol i have only had 1 problem with it, but after a few visits to tech chat it was working fine again.
Dave :)
> I've been using AOL for well over a year now, and don't see what the problem is.
> I rarely get disconnected, I always connect first time and the service is
> generally very fast. OK, so the software could be better, but I don't think it
> spoils the service much. And tech chat has got to be one of the best customer
> support features ever!
I agree , im on aol too and have been for quite a while now and am happy with it. Always get connected, hardly ever get disconnected, can stay connected for like 12 hours. As for the speed its normally ok , can slow down a bit but for the majority of the time its fine.
Throughout my time on aol i have only had 1 problem with it, but after a few visits to tech chat it was working fine again.
Dave :)
HelloHowAreYou wrote:
> Another probelm with RUbbish ISPs (like AOL) they always seem to shut you off at
> random times...........
for example my version of AOL 7 keeps on crashing for
> no particualr reason and therefore i lose anows and websites open and ALREADY
> twice lose a GAD attempt :(
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I know the feeling of losing a GAD attempt. It has happened to me before with bloody old America On Line (AOL for you who fall for the false press). Very, VERY annoying. Luckily, though, now we are back to trusty old World Online who don't require a badly programmed special Internet viewer to be open just to dial up. And, I'm never disconnected. AND its very cheap.
> Another probelm with RUbbish ISPs (like AOL) they always seem to shut you off at
> random times...........
for example my version of AOL 7 keeps on crashing for
> no particualr reason and therefore i lose anows and websites open and ALREADY
> twice lose a GAD attempt :(
--------------
I know the feeling of losing a GAD attempt. It has happened to me before with bloody old America On Line (AOL for you who fall for the false press). Very, VERY annoying. Luckily, though, now we are back to trusty old World Online who don't require a badly programmed special Internet viewer to be open just to dial up. And, I'm never disconnected. AND its very cheap.
Blueyonder! :( they're so slow.....although you don't get kicked off, i'd rather have had that than waiting around for a few minutes while SR loads, it would have kept me from falling asleep, therefore missing the loaded page...
although Broadband has made me a happy bunny, just need a better gfx card and i'll be living with my pc for the rest of my life, or until I get bored of the games.
although Broadband has made me a happy bunny, just need a better gfx card and i'll be living with my pc for the rest of my life, or until I get bored of the games.
I've been using AOL for well over a year now, and don't see what the problem is. I rarely get disconnected, I always connect first time and the service is generally very fast. OK, so the software could be better, but I don't think it spoils the service much. And tech chat has got to be one of the best customer support features ever!
lol don't blame your ISP for your Gameaday attempts! It's the judges who decide.
Anyway, I saw another of those dodgy adverts for AOL (My English teacher was fascinated by last years one) for the new AOL 7. hmm...I don't think I'll be signing up with them somehow.....although they're bound to be better than Freeserve.
Anyway, I saw another of those dodgy adverts for AOL (My English teacher was fascinated by last years one) for the new AOL 7. hmm...I don't think I'll be signing up with them somehow.....although they're bound to be better than Freeserve.
Another probelm with RUbbish ISPs (like AOL) they always seem to shut you off at random times...........
for example my version of AOL 7 keeps on crashing for no particualr reason and therefore i lose anows and websites open and ALREADY twice lose a GAD attempt :(
for example my version of AOL 7 keeps on crashing for no particualr reason and therefore i lose anows and websites open and ALREADY twice lose a GAD attempt :(
Have any of you ever had problems on the internet due to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) mucking up?
Well some of you may have heard that Freeserve conned us into believing we were on Freeserve Surftime, and then when the phone bill came we were charged for every call!
Well, recently they sent emails to Hometime (and previous Surftime) customers about a special half price for 6 months deal on their anytime service.
So I wrote down the code and signed up for it. To register, it said to click on a link to cancel the service we were already on and that we could still use it whilst we were connected.
So anyway, when I got to the page where it said to agree to the terms and conditions, coincidentally (I think not) it came up with "This page could not be displayed". Now my modem was still connected to the net, however the Freeserve server for some reason wouldn't respond. So in the end it diconnected itself.
Now I know that things can go wrong, but this is what 'extracted the urine': Phoned up customer service last night at around 9:30. According to the website, Customer Service doesn't close til 10pm every day. Anyway, was put on hold and guess what, 9:40pm there was a message saying that the lines are closed and next time phone between 8am and 9pm!!!
So, this morning I phoned again and after being put on hold for 20 minutes, was given a number to connect to the internet and finish the sign up.
When I did, I tried connecting, and for some reason it kept saying "Invalid username or password". I take it the server was actually full, but instead of them sending a signal to tell my computer to display the message "unable to connect", it kept on saying my password was wrong.
11:10am I phoned customer services again. I was on hold for 2 hours before it just cut off! So anyway, I tried dialing again (for around the tenth time) and it finally worked! However, that little logo which tells me connection speed and shows 2 computers disappeared. Now most people would have panicked and called Technical Support, but I found it in network properties.
Anyway, ISP's like this could threaten online play of games! I got fed up of using Freeserve last time they caused me trouble, and I still don't like them. However I'm persistent and will use it if I have to. But think about it, what if you want to play games online, you've not used the internet before, but you've heard from your friends how good it really is, you'll certainly get put off using the internet when you see how technical it can be, and how many problems can and most definately will happen.
I'm new to internet gaming, but have used the ineternet a lot over the last 2 years. So basically, I'm not too good at playing others online. My modem on my old PC was slow, as was my processor (although not when I bought them) so most the time was spent loading when trying to play online. So computer users faced with the problems above, and or other problems are most definately going to be put off using the ineternet, or may use the simple TV internet devices which don't require much installation, and everything is more or less straight forward.
That means no more PC online play, and more configuration needed by webmasters in their websites to try and match the TV browsers.
So lets hope that ISP's, especially British ISPs, get their acts together and improve their services!
Well some of you may have heard that Freeserve conned us into believing we were on Freeserve Surftime, and then when the phone bill came we were charged for every call!
Well, recently they sent emails to Hometime (and previous Surftime) customers about a special half price for 6 months deal on their anytime service.
So I wrote down the code and signed up for it. To register, it said to click on a link to cancel the service we were already on and that we could still use it whilst we were connected.
So anyway, when I got to the page where it said to agree to the terms and conditions, coincidentally (I think not) it came up with "This page could not be displayed". Now my modem was still connected to the net, however the Freeserve server for some reason wouldn't respond. So in the end it diconnected itself.
Now I know that things can go wrong, but this is what 'extracted the urine': Phoned up customer service last night at around 9:30. According to the website, Customer Service doesn't close til 10pm every day. Anyway, was put on hold and guess what, 9:40pm there was a message saying that the lines are closed and next time phone between 8am and 9pm!!!
So, this morning I phoned again and after being put on hold for 20 minutes, was given a number to connect to the internet and finish the sign up.
When I did, I tried connecting, and for some reason it kept saying "Invalid username or password". I take it the server was actually full, but instead of them sending a signal to tell my computer to display the message "unable to connect", it kept on saying my password was wrong.
11:10am I phoned customer services again. I was on hold for 2 hours before it just cut off! So anyway, I tried dialing again (for around the tenth time) and it finally worked! However, that little logo which tells me connection speed and shows 2 computers disappeared. Now most people would have panicked and called Technical Support, but I found it in network properties.
Anyway, ISP's like this could threaten online play of games! I got fed up of using Freeserve last time they caused me trouble, and I still don't like them. However I'm persistent and will use it if I have to. But think about it, what if you want to play games online, you've not used the internet before, but you've heard from your friends how good it really is, you'll certainly get put off using the internet when you see how technical it can be, and how many problems can and most definately will happen.
I'm new to internet gaming, but have used the ineternet a lot over the last 2 years. So basically, I'm not too good at playing others online. My modem on my old PC was slow, as was my processor (although not when I bought them) so most the time was spent loading when trying to play online. So computer users faced with the problems above, and or other problems are most definately going to be put off using the ineternet, or may use the simple TV internet devices which don't require much installation, and everything is more or less straight forward.
That means no more PC online play, and more configuration needed by webmasters in their websites to try and match the TV browsers.
So lets hope that ISP's, especially British ISPs, get their acts together and improve their services!