From: "Stefan -" 
Newsgroups: uk.finance alt.consumers.uk-discounts.and.bargains uk.telecom.mobile uk.telecom
Subject: Re: 18866 and protecting your data (or Who Wants Cold Calls?)
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 12:24:01 +0100
News-Agent: OE 6.00.2800 

"Steve Terry"  wrote:

>> > Tiscali with its previously attractive 2p a minute has a
>> > very visible corporate structure. 
>>
>> Yes they are a completely different class of organisation IMO.
>> I have used their service for many years as my main indirect
>> phone service provider. Until 18866 came to my notice
>> actually. I used them when the phone service was initially AXS
>> and then Liberty Surf. Until recently their rates have been
>> amongst the best but they are realistic IMO. However, Tiscali
>> have been heavily criticised for their services, particularly
>> their ISP services. When they took over Liberty Surf they took
>> a long time to correct the inherited billing problems.
>> Colin Reddish
>
> Likewise i've used them since the days they were AXS.
> Tiscali have consistently undercharged me, whilst providing
> reliable connects, and have loads of Orange access numbers
> available, so I'm quite happy with their service.
> 
> But I wouldn't dream of using their incompetently run ISP,
> not when there are so many alternatives


Seconded.  I remember the endless grief people used to complain 
about when trying to use Tiscali's newserver a few years ago.