Switching Broadband Providers

For millions of broadband users who may be tempted by a better deal from another provider, the fear has always been that of being stuck in an internet-less limbo? waiting until their new service is switched on.

Thankfully, changes to the way switches take place have dramatically improved the situation.

On 14 February 2007, Ofcom introduced a code of conduct for moving between broadband service providers called the MAC Code of Conduct.

If they wish to switch, broadband customers need a Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). The Migration Authorisation Code is a 17 to 19-digit unique identifier code consisting of both letters and numbers.

MACs usually begin with "BBIP", "FTIP", "BBDS", or "BBDP", and consist of 4 letters, 7 numbers (sometimes up to 9), a forward slash, 2 letters, 2 numbers, and 1 final letter.

Once requested, your internet provider should provide you the MAC code within 5 working days. This code will then be valid for 30 days in which the customer may switch broadband providers. While it should not take any longer than 10 working days to switch your broadband, there is no set limit imposed on broadband providers to switch you to a new provider and it can take up to 5 weeks.

Your internet service provider cannot refuse your request for a MAC code and must not charge you for the code either. This was introduced to help ease the process of switching your broadband and also allowing the switch to be done in just a few hours resulting in a temporary loss of internet.

The only exceptions for refusal are as follows:

?The account holder does not comply with standard checks by the ISP
?A contract is already terminated
?The MAC has already been requested
?The ISP has already submitted a cease request
?The ISP is unable to obtain a MAC from ISP whom customer is switching to

These rules were set by Ofcom, although, some broadband providers have been known to bend the rules just a little.

This has led some questions about whether some broadband service providers try and make it as difficult as possible for you to switch.

Even though broadband providers must comply with the rules, most providers will try to convince you to stay. They may question you about who you wish to move to and your reasons why and single out comparisons between themselves and their competitor in an attempt to hold on to you as a customer.

In some cases they may offer you something in return for your loyalty as a customer, for example a free upgrade to a higher level of service.

From your perspective, if you are satisfied with the level of service on offer from your existing provider, it always makes sense to listen to any offers that are made.

However, if you are determined to switch, you should so ?and the new MAC system should make it a lot easier to do so.

If you are interested in taking advantage of current broadband internet technology then you should compare many broadband providers available in your area.

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Why Bundle Wii? Nintendo Wii A Sure Hit For The Holidays

As a middle-aged father of 1, I have recently been exposed to Nintendo Wii for the first time, by my 14 year old daughter. Her mom had bought it for her last week, and I am sure it cost a bundle. Wii is the latest and greatest video game console from Nintendo. Wii is also, possibly the most important development in the history of the home video game console, because of it's potential to cause us to exercise.

Stores that bundle Wii consoles with activity-based Nintendo Wii games, could very well be adding to the activity deficiencies of the kids they are bought for this Christmas for the first time ever! Nintendo Wii has the potential to capture the attention of multiple generations of families at once, but needs to be sold in a bundle. Wii is the first video game technology, with the potential to make us sweat sufficiently to classify it as excercise.

That is amazing! And as far as issues with obesity and inactivity with kids and their health it will save our health system a bundle. Wii video consoles will hopefully be under the trees of chubby couch potatoes of all ages this Christmas.

I was rather unimpressed with the Nintendo Wii initially, but after half an hour I was hooked, I just wish she had rented the game bundle , as I could have played all night. The entire console does not cost a bundle, Wii should pay for itself just in the added activity you will gain from it.

The active-play phenomenon originated by Wii Sports today fans out to the entire body thanks to the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board if that what the name ends up as, which comes as a bundle - Wii Fit.

The board is utilised for a comprehensive range of exciting and energetic activities, including aerobic exercise, yoga, muscle stretchings and games. A lot of of these actions center on allowing for a "core" workout, a common workout technique that emphasises slower, controlled motions. The whole family can have fun while remaining active and discussing and comparing their results and advancement with this exciting new Wii bundle.

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