A good place to start... (nationwide.co.uk)

Member Name: Phil Haynes

Product:	nationwide.co.uk
Date:	18/08/00 (101 review reads)
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Advantages: Great connection reliability

Disadvantages: Nationwide in your email address ?

When I bought my PC, I signed up with a pay-per-month ISP. This provider shall remain nameless, but after numerous engaged tones, dropped lines and a successful usage rate of about 50%, I switched to a lesser known ISP. You wouldn't associate Nationwide with the ISP market, but the free CD dropped through my door, and in my unconnected state, I thought I'd give it a try. I have been using it for just over a year and can report no engaged tones - none at all - and no dropped calls. I check my email everyday, and probably spend about 4-5 hours a week surfing. This is my ringing endorsement for the Nationwide ISP. Yes, you may end up with 'Nationwide' in your email address, but for guaranteed connection with no monthly charge, it's a winner. I think it's a great starting point for new users to the web. I also changed my default starting page to Yahoo, so you would never know you are using an ISP from a Builing Society....
I've never used the Technical Support which is 50p per minute( I've had no problems !) but a friend says they were most helpful. Finally, I don't even keep my money with Nationwide. How's that for no-strings attached internet connection ?

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