International ISPs

[Hogrod]

Hi,

Can I select an ISP from another country for my DSL line? E.g Can I go ISP shopping in UK and order it, get my login and connect? Will it work?

I wondered if this route would be cheaper than using an ISP here?

 

[mikef]

No it would not work

 

[Syndyre]

No, if that was possible everyone would do it!

 

[Gatecrasher]

Hi, Can I go ISP shopping in UK and order it, get my login and connect? Will it work?

You just need to convince BT to lay an undersea cable from the UK to your home.

 

[Syndyre]

You just need to convince BT to lay an undersea cable from the UK to your home.

Might actually be easier than getting your Telkom ADSL line installed in some cases.

 

[Hogrod]

LOL to the above, and thanks!

 

[MrG]

Might actually be easier than getting your Telkom ADSL line installed in some cases.

I believe Telkom has changed lately... in Cape Town atleast. Most people receive their lines within 2 weeks that I know personally. The trend has been much better.

 

[Syndyre]

Think its because they're using contractors. Does seem to be improving, thats if there are available ports on the DSLAM and your exchange is ADSL-enabled. And that's a big IF.