bt broadband

[bentaxle]

I just had this from bt telling me I can have brodband for � 12 70 a month ,all you have to do is renew your option 1 package , and I dont understand a word of it ,any advice please .
FON (FON Wireless Ltd.) is a company that runs a system of shared wireless networks. The business was launched in November 2005.[1]
People can become members (called "Foneros" by the company) by agreeing to let FON share their wireless internet connection. Members need to purchase a low-cost wireless router (called "La Fonera"), which acts as a public internet access point; the device also creates a private network that can be used by the owner only. FON members can use any other FON access points free of charge.
Customers who do not share their internet connection (called "Aliens") can buy internet access from FON for a relatively low daily fee. The members whose access
Yes it is. Once you've signed up online, we'll confirm the renewal of your BT Total Broadband Option 1 service and send you details of how to activate your BT FON and BT Digital Vault accounts. That's all

[Buenchico]

Does this help?
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/leader/0,1000002982,39 289834,00.htm

Chris

[ACtheTROLL]

http://www.btfon.com/

but what's the problem ... the bottom line is option 1 �12.70

[bentaxle]

Thank you both for your advice and the links ,I now understand most of it
And ac my problem is of being an age where if you are not useing it switch it off and that includes the router, so I dont think I will take up the offer ,and I have just read the small print and the �1.95 saving is not for ever ,so now I am an alien (,always thought I was in this world )
Small print below
All the best

1) 12-month contract term applies. By accepting this offer, you confirm you are the account holder or have the account holder�s permission to participate in this offer. �1.95 a month discount is available to BT Total Broadband Option 1 customers currently paying �14.65 a month. New price therefore �12.70 a month for 12 months. Monthly price will revert to �14.65 12 months after contract renewal. Prices correct at time of email send.

Thank you both again

[ACtheTROLL]

12 months is almost a year ;-0
in internet years that's almost a century.
in that time they could well be paying YOU to take it.

the fon thing - if you are honest ... it isn't worth you bothering ...
if you wander the world with your laptop under your arm ... then you get free internet.

but in reality ... it's just a public spirited token ... which costs you nothing except for a bit of bandwidth (and then only if someone latches on - and you haven't switched it off)

if its what you consider a good deal grab it - next year there will be another offer ... carpe diem

you get nothing for loyalty ... not even a permanent e-mail address

[bentaxle]

Thanks again ac for your advice and you Chris ,hope you both have a happy and healthy 2009
all the best