• Clun BT Exchange
   
• Historical Registration Data
   
• How are our neighboring towns doing?
   
• Why is there a registration scheme?
   
• How is the trigger level calculated?
   
• Does registration mean I have to order ADSL?
   
• What happens when the trigger level is reached?
   
• Why do trigger levels vary so much?

A GUIDE TO BROADBAND

Broadband is BT's name for ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).  It works by splitting your existing telephone line into two, one for voice and the other for data.  The date line works approximately 9 times faster than a modem.  It is the responsibility of the network operator (BT) to deliver your data from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) of choice.  Thus, if and when you have Broadband, you can shop around the ISPs for the best Broadband deal at a fixed monthly price.

Advantages of Broadband

• Broadband changes how and why you use the internet.
• It is like electricity or tap water; it's always on
• You don't pay according to how much you use it - there is a fixed monthly charge
• You don't have a delay in dialling up your internet connection
• Broadband does not tie up your phone line - you can be on the web and the phone at the same time
• Broadband downloads animations, videos, music or sites with lots of graphics in seconds
• That photo of your overseas relatives will come through in seconds
• Broadband gives you internet radio and other real time services without any interruption, ever
• If you run a business you will wonder how you managed without Broadband

There are disadvantages including possible teething troubles for new or inexperienced customers, but the chief disadvantage is that: . . . . . . .

It is not available in Clun

200 registrations will trigger BT to upgrade the Clun exchange.  Following Broadband information in the January "Clun Courier", a further two residents registered.  Well done -the estimated Trigger Date has reduced from July 2004 to June 2004.  See what even two can do!

It takes a couple of minutes to say you want Broadband and no commitment, no payment.  If you do not have a telephone account with Bt you will need to go to your ISP and register with them.  They will then forward it to the network provider - BT.

your questions answered

Help on registering for Broadband