Post Off Your Broadband

The Post Office has been a mainstay of the British community for as long as any of us can remember. While they may have their problems with postal strikes and the like, the GPO remains an institution looked upon fondly by many of us.

With the advent of the internet and email, one would think the Post Office would become almost obsolete, but that isn't the case. In fact, far from it. While the ordinary letter can now be sent via the internet, the soaring popularity of online shopping means that the GPO is inundated with parcels from all over the world every day.

And now, finally, the Post Office is realizing just what a commodity the internet is, and has jumped aboard. The familiar red and yellow logo can now be associated with broadband. And not just any broadband. The GPO has recognised something that so many other providers failed to; that not everybody can or wants to pay for their internet by direct debit.

Instead, Post Office customers can choose to pay for their broadband over the counter of their local branch - a tactic that is especially appealing to the 'silver surfers'; the over 50's who regularly use the net. Because many providers charge an extra fee if a bill is paid by anything other than direct debit, the Post Office's way is a boon for those who don't trust money coming out of their account, or who prefer to pay for bills as and when they arrive rather than on the same day each month.

Providers such as TalkTalk, who only offer one vague payment date per month - anytime between the 24th and 27th - and who charge a 3.50 per bill fee for credit card or postal order payments, may do well to follow the Post Office's example.

As well as the convenient payment methods, the Post Office also has the advantage of being a subsidiary of BT, meaning the availability of the broadband service is an unrivaled 95%, compared to the average 60% for other providers.

The only downside of the GPO broadband service is the low download limit on the standard tariff. 5MB per month is enough for most light users, but a heavier user may need far more than this. It is possible to get a good deal with a larger download limit if you shop around and compare deals from different providers. Decide what you want from your broadband and make your comparisons.

Want broadband? Find cheap broadband by comparing broadband providers online.

J Tillotson is a UK author specialising in technology and communications.

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Walks in Dingle

What other country can boast so justly or so well of being a paradise for outdoors types, nature lovers and the walking enthusiasts of the world than Ireland? And what part of Ireland can better lay claim to its declaration that it is a walkers?paradise than the Dingle Peninsula? The Dingle Peninsula boasts a sumptuous network of lanes, paths and treks that take the hiker well away from the hum of traffic and immerse him (or her) in the sweet solitude that is offered by the Dingle country side. The sweep of the green hills, the steep cut of the Dingle cliffs, the majesty of mountains, the tranquility of the beaches and the crash and swell of the sea . . . Dingle is a haven for lovers of nature, and a paradise for those who thirst to walk through it.

There are in the Dingle Peninsula two walking tracks in particular that are popular with locals, but most especially tourists. These are called the Dingle Way, which is a hundred and seventy-eight kilometres in length and features many coastal views, and the Pilgrims?Route, which is much shorter at just forty-eight kilometres in length and makes more of a fine hike between many of the early Christian archaeological sites for which Dingle is so famous.

Of course, these two are not the only walking routes available on the Dingle Peninsula?not by a long shot! They are, however, the most popular with tourists because they are the best marked of the lot, and those visitors who wish to take advantage of the many, less clearly-marked tracks should do so with a degree of caution, and the willingness to stop and ask for directions should they become turned around!

As is common sense for any walk, wear comfortable, sturdy footwear and lightweight, insulating clothing. A light, waterproof coat is advisable also, and be sure to stay well hydrated on your trek.

Ronan Menton is the webmaster for a number of travel related websites and has been for some time in Ireland, associated with search engine optimization in the Irish travel industry. Among the many sites he is currently working on are the following: Seaview Dingle and Bayview Dingle.

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