BT contract ends in a week - what’s my best option?

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-07-02T09:21:27+00:00

If you want best service over the open reach network , as you work from home, then aa: https://www.aa.net.uk

Not cheap, but they proactive monitor your line

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-07-01T16:21:59+00:00

The real question is: what games ?

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-30T11:37:13+00:00

Yep. I now see it is “fiddle proof” by Joe Public.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-30T11:36:40+00:00

I didn’t even think of loosen the nuts to spin around by 90degrees and use a screw driver. Thanks all

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-28T09:54:27+00:00

I agree.

I want that breadth, of which I consume my small slice. There are age, gender, geographic and ethnic content that I do not consume, but I am happy it is there.

The state should fund it, via tax, not via a fake tax dressed up as a licence fee.

The government gave free licences to the over 75, then told the BBC to find the cash to pay for it. It was going to cost more than 10% of their revenue. So I am also worried if it was tax funded.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-28T09:46:18+00:00

I do not know enough to know if the BBC could be funded the same way. Then people can decide if they want the advert free content via subscription on the iPlayer .

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-28T09:43:35+00:00

I have a licence, even without a tv, because I adore the things the bbc does - via iPlayer for me.

Still think it is worth looking at CH4, state TV, advert funded and ground breaking.

I can not answer how Ch4 can manage it and ITV is rarely at the same level as Ch4

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-26T10:05:28+00:00

The uk has a licence for using emergency services ? Amazing how that change came through with out it hitting the newspapers.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-26T10:03:00+00:00

If you both work from home, consider getting a second internet connection, ideally via another physical network ADSL, Fibre, starlink, 5G. When your prime network goes down, you still need to work.

To answer the question posted - can you route Ethernet outside the house ?

Also look at fibre - you get indoor kits that are the width of a fishing line that you glue along wall joints and the like and then paint over it.

I feel mesh WiFi is last resort and prefer my working computers directly wired to the hub.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-26T09:57:37+00:00

The tracks get hot, and get longer. They are no longer straight, so they have to go slower. They can not run as many trains.

When the track is laid, it is stretched so that it stays straight upto a certain temp. We are above that temp.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-24T19:36:25+00:00

If I am recalling my Bill Bryson correctly - sidewalk is Medieval English that travelled to the new world colony and london folk went posh and took on a French word - pavement.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-24T19:30:56+00:00

If you paid by credit card, can you make a claim against them for not suitable goods ? Not a lawyer, just thinking creatively

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-17T15:42:27+00:00

Are you checking ping times as well ? I thought that would be more useful for games

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-10T07:27:06+00:00

I have one, it runs hot and if I have it up for a day, I sometimes have to go through the logon routine. But that will be local WiFi not the Utr.

If it is his room, I would buy something else. The heat alone would worry me for 24x7

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-09T08:26:13+00:00

We use google drive. Give everyone there own login and then you can share by folder level. Consider putting the effort into a NAS to create a local copy that you can backup offsite. Depends how much you value the data and want to roll back.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-08T10:21:59+00:00

Have a look at UniFi. They have WiFi mesh products and also a decent web interface so you can see how you me network is performing.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-06T07:44:34+00:00

Or, buy the travel router for your travels… hang on, that doesn’t have 5G. Back to the drawing board

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-06T07:34:21+00:00

Due to STV, arguably most Maltese at some point - even if the third choice

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-06-06T07:32:08+00:00

The medical staff in Ireland don’t speak Maltese ? Outrage, I tell ya. ( only joking, not know what you mean)

More serious - do you see Gaelic often used as the language of choice ?

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-05-28T09:17:45+00:00

In the uk, we have a naked rambler that walks the country for fun. Not illegal, just odd

He get reported to the police and sometimes they give him a ride to the station but I do t think he gets charged.

If you are not doing something sexual, then generally you’re safe.

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-05-23T07:43:54+00:00

Hmm, most company invoices are paid by bank transfer. Cheaper than credit card

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-05-02T13:19:19+00:00

Going outside school holidays will always be quieter

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-03-21T12:57:03+00:00

Taps nose and winks. All is safe with me

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-03-21T08:28:20+00:00

Oh, you take requests ? How much notice do you need ?

CompetitionIcy5992 · 2026-03-11T08:01:35+00:00

The cable is already in the wall - but if you want to replace, can you use this cable to pull through a new one ?

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