Virgin Broadband - down for Xmas :(

[KidKruger]

Just been told by Virgin that I'll have no broadband until engineer visit on Monday after Xmas - that is a drag.

I'm next to CPT. Anyone else near here impacted same way ??

[ratty]

Can you not nick a neighbours wireless?

[SeanMacGabhann]

or, you know, ask politely instead?

Knicking someones broadband can have you arrested

[Narnia]

I'm obviously a neighbour and don't have a problem. Wonder what yours is?

PS How did you post a message here?

ETA: It's probably some form of even more modern technology I suppose

[KidKruger]

Wot you mean get their password ?

Didn't know that could be done (I'm not very clever).

I want to do some financial stuff and make payments, would they be able to see my details ?

[KidKruger]

Narnia I posted a msg via iPhone 3G.

[Narnia]

Feckin knew it.

[SeanMacGabhann]

KK

If a neighbours wifi is unprotected all you have to do is connect to it from the list on your computer/device - it's not legal still I believe but you can do it that way

(it won't have a lock next to it on a list of available wifi connections)

if you goto a website which has https instead of http at the start of the address you should be secure regardless of connection. Should be...

[KidKruger]

Thanks for suggestion Narnia a neighbour has said he will help.

KK

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

If it's any consolation, KK, I was under a similar threat last week. Loss of broadband was due to an outage and came back on (after 3 1/2 days) before the engineer was due. Hope it's the same for you.

[Narnia]

Don't get wrong KK, I'd like to help. But thanking me for what exactly?

[ratty]

Can I just clarify that I did mean ask to borrow it. It's what my neighbour and I do!

[KidKruger]

Sorry Narnia I meant to thank Ratty, but darn it thankyou all it's just one great helpfest down here !!!

Looks like I'll be sorted tomoro now with neighbour.

PGC - looks like I will wait about that long too, but at least I am lucky with the plan B !

[Ms_Lilith]

Hey KidKruger,

You could use the internet tethering feature on the iphone, enabling it as a modem.

But if you do check with your service provider first for the cost of doing this, just in case they are charging an hefty amount to use it.

Here is a link on how to set it up via the phone http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3574

[KidKruger]

Lilith, Someone mentioned tethering, it seems i may get hit for a lotta cash if i take that option, luckily my friendly neighbour sorted me this morning. Thanks for advice.

[Ms_Lilith]

Glad you are online :) happy christmas!

[Hill Dweller]

Narnia Wrote:

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> I'm obviously a neighbour and don't have a

> problem. Wonder what yours is?

>

> PS How did you post a message here?

>

> ETA: It's probably some form of even more modern

> technology I suppose

I've had no phone line for 3wks and the cable won't be repaired till Jan 18th (apparently council permission has to be organised). I do have Bb and TV :-S

Neighbours on the other side of the same junction box have had no Bb while I've had no phone .....

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[Tarot]

Just curious but can you get a refund from Virgin when this kind of thing happens.

It would have a bad impact if you worked from home.

[Hill Dweller]

I do work from home and intend to take them to the cleaners.

I do empathise that the snow we've had must play havoc with the underground cabling and it must be awful for the guys (usually chaps) that have to be out in all weathers at junction boxes and playing about under the pavement.

What really upsets me though is the denial (from others ..... those that are presumably cosy in their offices) and the fact that we have to ask for recompense. When I got the news on 23rd that I had 4 more weeks without phone (or fax which is still very important for me) I had to demand some courtesy facility.

I suggested a courtesy mobile or courtesy SIM card for my own (?15 for 300mins) .... this IS after all Xmas and NY and they must know a lot of my calls are international anyway..... the response made me wonder whether someone didn't know what day it was.

I had to do a real number in their shop (given that no line means not even access to an operator or emergency services).

A real one of these :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLNrLI3OBwg

[Tarot]

Yes had a few moments like that, myself:)