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Originally Posted by howfast

Hi seifer

Thanks for the input but unfortunately UTV don't appear to be available in my local exchange [theyr'e not listed in either Broadband.gov.ie - Broadband Home or Broadband - Irish Broadband - getbroadband.ie - best broadband deals].

I tried to find out from their website but the line checker requires you to input your universal account number and I don't want to take the chance they'll move me until I'm sure I want to move.

Howfast

They tend not to be listed on those sort of sites. They're not listed for Shannon either, but I know 2 people who are still their customers in this town. Then there's also me, who is a past customer of theirs. This is all in a small to medium sized town (10k-12k people living here, while during the day the population, so I'm told, can be as much as 20k-25k due to the various industrial parks). I state this because we're not a big town or city. We don't even have broadband services from IBB or Chorus here. Yet, UTV are available. But also note the distance. I'm nowhere near their HQ in Belfast. UTV are a national ISP. By not being listed, it only serves to prove the point about them being one of the bigger, but lesser known ISP's.

I found that entering a random 4 digit number, such as 1124 as your UAC, will do the job. They won't sign you up until you complete the form. They legally can't, so don't worry.

Also, the 3 questions they ask. Say no to the first 2 (ISDN and Phonewatch), and yes to the third. Well, the third doesn't matter as such if you're only checking, but the first 2 questions need a no reply as you know.

One final thing. If your line fails, do give them a call. Their number is 1890 926111. They will be able to tell you more. That goes for you too, ellardm. If anyone has been a long-term suffering customer of BT, it's you two!


Seifer.