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The Avonline Broadband Challenge Enties

Sam Bentham, Cilibion
Middle O'Gower
Our Not-Spot is a residential centre of young people from disadvantaged communities in South Wales. We offer them recreational activities in a safe environment. Providing a brief holiday to people who many never have the chance again. the internet connection is important for staff to access whilst providing these facilities. Enabling us to plan and communication with a base in RCT.


Pete Davis, Newtownards
Static Caravan
I'm on the coast of Northern Ireland in a static caravan & I'm lost without internet. There is no mobile or landline available for broadband. Need fast broadband for all my computer needs.


Martin Wilkinson, Lymington
Home office
The house is 8kn from the exchange, is the very last property and connected by overhead copper. BB speeds are at best 1.2 meg and in afternoon/early evening non exisitent! So no you tube or i player for us - ever! Mobile signals are very poor also so have to rely upon a Voda Sure Signal which goes down our minute 'pipe'! Please help? MW.


Lawrence Moore from Gweek, Helston
Houseboat
We live on a houseboat in a beautiful part of cornwall,unfortunely our closest bt junction is 200metres away,bt have quoted £9000 PLUS VAT,and that was before the vat rise. I am disabled due to a non-operable spinal condition;my mobility is getting worse by the week.The mobile dongle I use at the moment is far from being perfect. I will be ostracised from family without a reliable broadband service. I desperatly need to be able to keep in touch with an ever increasing technological world. I would really appreciate your help.
Kind regards,Lawrence.


Simon Burnett from Hereford
Wetstring by BT
Four children all using computers for homework and all playing on consoles. Mum and dad both working from home, dad working for an American corporation and heaps of data traffic, all squeezing their usage over a 2Mbps BT wet-string copper line without LLU and no prospect of improvement for south-west Herefordshire, identified one of the worst places in the UK for broadband! Wires from BT are so boring, so leave them for the consoles and let us do some work!
Satellite for us please!!!


Mark Probert from Drayton Norwich
My House
My ADSL broadband speed is just over 512mbps and with a growing family this is not enough mbps to cope with my needs i.e 2 XBoxes, 2 laptops, Wii, Sky Anytime Plus and a Vodafone Sure Signal Box.


Kieren Dight from Weston-Super-Mare
Brecon YHA
I visited the Youth Hostel in Llwyn y Celyn in Brecon this weekend, and they are still on dial-up! They do such good work for young people if they could get broadband it would help I'm sure. The converted farmhouse is in a great location for views of Brecon but a rubbish one for phone signals and fixed line internet connections. The picture is the view! (I am not connected to the YHA in anyway I'm just trying to be nice)

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Charlie Batson from Clevedon
The Kids Treehouse
The kids spend so much time in the treehouse, its difficult to get them out to do their homework. If we get broadband fitted, at least they may end up with some sort of qualifications in the future!

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Simon Taylor from Basildon
Workshop
Be good to look up instructions online for making stuff but really want to stream the cricket to my laptop while I am working very hard indeed in the workshop. Don't tell the wife. Its in the country and broadband is rubbish anyway. No chance of getting a phone connection never mind a broadband connection. But show us what you can do!

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Michael Bertouche from Buxton
House in France
I am renovating a 'Longerre' in the middle of nowhere in Carelles, Dept 53, in France. I have just retired so will be spending much more time over in France in 2012 and the Internet is essential. I can get Satellite TV using an old Sky dish/box but am restricted to dial-up for broadband and having been used to 14Mb/s here, it is excrutiatingly slow. As I wont be there all the time, to justify the cost I would like to get Broadband and Phone via Satellite, then I don't have to pay line rental. I have been offered one of your dishes second hand by someone who recommended you so that may be a start if it's still a current model?



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Option 1 (24 month contract)
Key Terms and Conditions

  • All prices are quoted inclusive of UK VAT.
  • All hardware under lease is covered by a return to base (RTB) hardware warranty.
  • Minimum Contract Term - 24 months. Thereafter 30 days written notice is required from point of receipt of a completed Avonline Termination Request form. You can request an electronic copy at any time from broadband@avonline.co.uk. The completed form must be completed and emailed back to us at the same email address for the service termination to be initiated.
  • All customers are subject to a Fair Access Policy (FAP). For more detailed information please refer to   FAQ’s at www.avonlinebroadband.co.uk/faqs which show the latest FAP conditions.
  • All systems are PC and Mac compatible.
  • A standard installation includes the provision of one network connection up to 10m. Additional CAT5 points can usually be provided during the installation visit at £45 per point up to a distance of 10m. We would be pleased to provide a quotation for more extensive network requirements upon request.
  • A standard installation is based upon a UK mainland installation within a three hour journey to the customer premises and is subject to site survey. Customers will be provided with a site specific installation quotation in the event that additional travelling times and expenses are likely to be incurred.
  • Configuration of Customer’s existing wireless LAN or Ethernet routing equipment will be charged at £70 per hour. Under no circumstances will Avonline plc accept any responsibility or liability for the customer’s existing equipment installation, configuration or maintenance.
  • The Initial Charge (Installation & Activation), any Additional Options, the 1st Monthly Service Charge and 1st Monthly Hardware Rental Charge,(including VoIP) is payable in advance of the installation. We accept advance payment by Credit Card, BACS and bank transfer.
  • BACS or bank transfer to :-
    Barclays Bank Plc, Park House, Newbrick Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8TN.
    Sterling A/C; Sort Code:20-13-42; Account Number:53261328
    IBAN No: GB23 BARC 2013 4253 2613 28
    BIC No: BARCGB6423.
  • All recurring charges are payable monthly in advance by direct debit. It is condition of contract that we must receive a completed Direct Debit mandate in advance of the installation.
  • Credit Card details must be provided and will be used if a Direct Debit payment is declined.
  • Any other form of settlement for monthly charges e.g. credit card will incur a handling charge of £2.50 per transaction. Any transaction requiring re-presentation e.g. declined direct debits or credit cards will incur an administration charge of £25 per instance.
  • Customers who default on more then 2 payments in any rolling 12 month period lose the right to pay by instalments and will be required to pay annually in advance with no discounts.
  • Avonline reserves the right to charge a late payment fee of 5% for all charges more than 7 days overdue.
  • Handling, Administration and Late Payment Charges incurred will be added to the next invoice.
  • Service level downgrades are charged at £25.00 per downgrade request.
  • If an order is cancelled within 21 days of the agreed installation date, 20% of the initial setup charge (includes: hardware, install and 1st month’s service/s) will be deducted from the cost.
  • Avonline has the right to recover any hardware that has been provided at anytime during the contract if your account is in arrears.
  • If this contract is cancelled by you prior to end of the Minimum Contract Term, you will immediately become liable for all outstanding recurring monthly and any other one off charges, including early termination charges, properly due to the end of the minimum contract term. You authorise Avonline plc to collect these charges using direct debit, credit card or any other payment means Avonline choose.
  • Transfer or other Offers and Incentives are subject to change without notice.

Option 2 (12 month contract)
Key Terms and Conditions

  • All prices are quoted inclusive of UK VAT.
  • All hardware is sold with 12 months return to base (RTB) hardware warranty.
  • Minimum Contract Term - 12 months. Thereafter 30 days written notice is required from point of receipt of a completed Avonline Termination Request form. You can request an electronic copy at any time from broadband@avonline.co.uk. The completed form must be completed and emailed back to us at the same email address for the service termination to be initiated.
  •  All customers are subject to a Fair Access Policy (FAP). For more detailed information please refer to   FAQ’s at www.avonlinebroadband.co.uk/faqs/ which show the latest FAP conditions.
  • All systems are PC and Mac compatible.
  • A standard installation includes the provision of one network access point (CAT5 point). Additional CAT5 points can usually be provided during the installation visit at £45 per point up to a distance of 10m. We would be pleased to provide a quotation for more extensive network requirements upon request.
  • A standard installation is based upon a UK mainland installation within a three hour journey to the customer premises and is subject to site survey. Customers will be provided with a site specific installation quotation in the event that additional travelling times and expenses are likely to be incurred.
  • Configuration of Customer’s existing wireless LAN or Ethernet routing equipment will be charged at £70 per hour. Under no circumstances will Avonline plc not accept any responsibility or liability for the customer’s existing equipment installation, configuration or maintenance.
  • The Initial Charge (Hardware, Installation), any Additional Options and the 1st Monthly Service Charge (including VoIP) is payable in advance of the installation. We accept advance payment by Credit Card, BACS, bank transfer.
  • BACS or bank transfer to :-
    Barclays Bank Plc, Park House, Newbrick Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8TN.
    Sterling A/C; Sort Code:20-13-42; Account Number:53261328
    IBAN No: GB23 BARC 2013 4253 2613 28
    BIC No: BARCGB6423.
  • All recurring charges are payable monthly in advance by direct debit. It is condition of contract that we must receive a completed Direct Debit mandate in advance of the installation. Any other form of settlement for monthly charges e.g. credit card will incur a handling charge of £2.50 per transaction. Any transaction requiring re-presentation e.g. declined direct debits or credit cards will incur an administration charge of £25 per instance.
  • Customers who default on more than 2 payments in any rolling 12 month period lose the right to pay by instalments and will be required to pay annually in advance with no discounts.
  • Avonline reserves the right to charge a late payment fee for all charges more than 7 days overdue.
  • Handling, Administration and Late Payment Charges incurred will be added to the next invoice.
  • Service level downgrades are charged at £25.00 per downgrade request.
  • Transfer or other Offers and Incentives are subject to change without notice.
  • If you cancel your order within 14 days of the agreed installation date you will be liable for 20% of the initial setup charge (includes: hardware, install and first month’s service).

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Privacy Policy

At Avonline PLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We have published this data protection guide to ensure that you are fully aware of how and why we collect information from you and to whom such information is disclosed.

1. What information do we collect?

When you shop on our website, we will ask you to input and will collect Personal Information from you such as your name, e-mail address, billing address, delivery address, telephone number, product selections, credit card or other payment information and a password. We may also collect, and our third party providers of advertisements and content may collect, information about where you are on the internet (eg the URL you came from, IP address, domain types like .co.uk and .com), your browser type and the country where your computer is located, the pages of our website that were viewed during your visit, the advertisements you clicked on, and any search terms that you entered on our website. We may collect this information even if you do not register with us.

We will treat all your Personal Information as confidential (although we reserve the right to disclose this information in the circumstances set out below).

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We may use your information for the following purposes:

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  8. We may also monitor or record telephone conversations with you to ensure consistent service levels, to prevent or detect fraud and for training purposes;
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By providing us with your personal information you consent to our processing your personal data for the above purposes.

The personal information you are required to provide when you register should be true and accurate at the time of completion. You agree not to impersonate any other person or to use a false name or personal details which you are not authorised to use.

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6. Changes

Avonline PLC may amend this policy from time to time to take into account developments in the website and changes to information collected.

7. Summary

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use information we collect on our site to make shopping at www.avonlinebroadband.co.uk possible and to enhance your overall shopping experience.

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The Avonline Broadband Challenge Terms and Conditions

  1. Unless otherwise specified, promotion open to UK residents aged 18 or over except employees of Avonline plc, The Ontrac Agency Limited, SkyLogic, affiliated or subsidiary companies of Tooway, their families, agents or any other person(s) connected with the promotion.
  2. Each chosen challenger is responsible for ensuring they meet the Terms & Conditions. Avonline plc reserve the right to choose another Challenger if the Terms & Conditions cannot be met. The Challenger must have legal access to the property or land that has been nominated. Access to the challenge site must be possible, without the need for specialist skills or equipment. There must be line of site to the sky. Mains power supply is preferred but not a necessity. Avonline plc can provide a portable generator for the purpose of delivering the Challenge.
  3. Entry is free but entrants should be aware that they may be subject to local call charges depending on their own individual arrangements for Internet access.
  4. An eligible entrant must be an individual and must submit an entry in the form provided by Avonline plc.
  5. By entering, all eligible entrants agree to abide by each and all these terms and conditions. Misrepresentative or fraudulent entries will invalidate an entry. Avonline plc reserves the right, with or without cause, to exclude entrants and withhold prizes for violating any of these terms and conditions. Avonline plc reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions.
  6. Each Challenge will be chosen at the sole discretion of Avonline plc and their decision in respect of any Challenge chosen is final. One Challenge a month will be chosen up to the closing date of 29th February 2012, with the final Challenge being implemented during March 2012.
  7. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the chosen Challenger each month within 10 working days of relevant month end. If a Challenger cannot be contacted or is not available, Avonline plc reserves the right to choose another Challenger from the entries that were received within the previous month or months.
  8. Avonline plc reserves the right to publish all entries (including parts of entries) and publication does not necessarily mean the entrant has won a prize. Entries may be shared on Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin, Twitter and other social media sites. Only name and city will be used to identify participant.
  9. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions.If Avonline cannot demonstrate satellite broadband connectivity at the selected site then you win The Challenge. Your reward will be to receive one of each: 16GB iPad2 with Wi-Fi; an iMac 21.5” desktop computer; a Time Capsule 2TB automatic wireless backup and an iPhone 4S 16GB. Plus we will install 10MB Tooway(TM) satellite broadband at a place of your choice (permissions granted) for a whole year. If Avonline succeed in the Challenge you will receive an iPod Touch 16GB.
  10. Winners may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.
  11. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
  12. By entering, any subsequent Challengers agree to allow the free use of their names, photographs and general locations for publicity and news purposes by Avonline plc, including filming.
  13. Uses of personal data received by Avonline plc in the course of the promotion are subject to Avonline plc’s privacy policy.
  14. Completion and submission of a Challenge entry form on AvonlineBroadband.co.uk will be deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  15. Avonline plc reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the Challenge (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, the Challenge is not capable of being conducted as specified.
  16. By entering via our Facebook link you are acknowledging that Facebook is in no way sponsoring, endorsing, administering or is associated with this Challenge. Facebook is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of this Competition.
  17. A winners’ list will be available by sending a stamped, self addressed envelope marked Challenge Winners to the Promoter’s address after 31 March 2012.
  18. The promoter of this Challenge is Avonline plc, 42 Ashton Vale Road, Ashton Vale, Bristol BS3 2AX
    www.avonlinebroadband.co.uk

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