March 21st 2003 - 400 Target Reached :)

Broadband means speed. Fast unlimited access to the internet. Access to the internet is typically 500k, rather than typically 56k on most computer modems. You have a permanent connection to the internet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and you can still use your phone. You can get broadband via cable but from BT via ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line), usually using your existing line.

Why is Ainsdale the only exchange in the Southport area without Broadband (ADSL) ?

Why are children in Ainsdale at a disadvantage with slow internet access?

Why are businesses in Ainsdale at a disadvantage to those in other areas of Southport?

BT want at least 400 people to register for ADSL in the Ainsdale area before taking any other action.  You can do this by registering on the BT website. BT will then see how many people confirm to real orders for ADSL and then update the exchange. You can register with other ISP's like Freeserve if you really hate BT but we recommend that you register direct with BT to get the registration levels higher as quickly as possible.

To register simply go to www.bt.com/btbroadband and enter your telephone number under "Can I get BT Broadband".  It will then tell you that it is not available. Then click on www.bt.com/btbroadband/register where you can record your interest. You will need your telephone bill handy as you will need to enter your account number - just the first 2 letters and 8 digits (not the ones after that) eg LC12345678

Please register NOW on the BT website CLICK HERE

By registering you are not giving an order to BT or commitment in any way, you are simply registering your interest. Please do it now.

The target is 400 Registrations

Watch how the registration levels keep clocking on. We will keep updating this page so you can see the progress. To check the current level click http://www.bt.com/broadband enter your Ainsdale number or say 01704575370 (our fax) and click on "See how many have..." at the bottom of the screen.

Already registered yourself?  You can still help by asking neighbours and local businesses to register as well.  School and college students should make sure their friends families have registered.  Remember, BT won't do anything until the 400 level is reached.

We have a thread on our news section on this subject where you can have your own say on this matter or just read what others are saying. Click Here

Southport MP John Pugh supports the campaign to get ADSL for Ainsdale and has written to BT in the past on this subject.

Rick of Duke Street says "I don't know why I didn't take this up before, the speed is amazing. One of my sons certainly appreciates it too for gaming. Now my friends don't get the engaged tone whenever we are on the net as you can use your phone normally at the same time".

Doris of Curzon Road says "I have broadband access through cable and accessing sites like Southport.gb.com is great as all the pictures appear almost instantaneously".

Follow these links for more information on Broadband on the BT website
Please let us know if some of the links don't work as BT has a habit of changing its website

www.bt.com/btbroadband/register To register your interest direct with BT