Filters eliminate noise on the telephone line caused by your ADSL modem. A microfilter is required on each telephone extension that is not connected to the ADSL modem. Flow will provide a maximum of three (3) free filters. You may purchase additional filters from Flow.
No, you will need an ADSL modem. We offer specific ADSL modems for specific plans with term contracts. For broadband service without contracts we have modems for sale. The sale of the modem is non refundable. You May purchase our own modem but Flow will not guarantee that it will work with our service.
Due to the limitations of the ADSL technology, ADSL may not available in some areas. Your application will be processed and your line will be tested for ADSL compatibility. Even if ADSL is not currently available in your area, please fill out an application form since we are working hard to expand our ADSL service. Your application helps us know where ADSL is most needed.
The requirements are:
An ADSL compatible phone line from Flow.
An ADSL modem that is compatible with Flow's Broadband service.
A Flow microfilter for each telephone or fax machine.
An ADSL modem that is compatible with Flow Broadband ADSL service.
A PC with a processor of at least 333 MHz and 32 MB of RAM.
If you would like to discuss buying ADSL service from Flow please use the Chat function to talk to one of our customer service team or use the "Contact Us" pages.
ADSL, Asysmmetric Digital Subscriber Line, is a technology that achieves more bandwidth over existing copper telephone lines.
Flow Broadband offers you the benefit of using internet and voice services on the same line, at the same time, without any time-based internet charges or internet related local call charges. Flow Residential Broadband comes in two varieties metered plans and non-metered plans. They both use ADSL technology.
Your Internet connection can seem slower from time to time often, the cause is simply that a large number of people are trying to use the Internet at the same time as you. Here are some steps you can take try and speed things up:
Reboot your broadband modem. You can do this by turning it off at the electricity, waiting 30 seconds and then turning it back on again.
Turn off file-sharing programs (also known as Peer to Peer software, or P2P). Examples of this kind of software are Napster, Kazaa, iMesh, eMule and so on. This type of software can consume a large chunk of your connection speed. Remember, too, that your broadband speed can only be as fast as the connection of the person you are downloading from. If you're running a home network, connect your broadband device directly to one computer and recheck your speed to rule out local network problems.
If you're using USB, we recommend that you switch to Ethernet to get the best possible results over Flow broadband.
Advanced user - If you're an advanced user comfortable with using Windows DOS commands, you can also try refreshing the Windows TCP/IP component. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is used to send data between computers, however it can become damaged. Flow however will not be able to support you with these advanced settings.
Yes, you may upgrade to a higher package at any time. Why not arrange it now by chatting to one of our customer service team or using the "Contact Us" pages to make your request.
Yes, as with any Internet connection security should be taken seriously. Flow recommends that you install a personal firewall for your security. A firewall may be purchased locally or downloaded from the Internet. It is your responsibility to determine what is best for you.
With the Parental Control browsing modes, you can define browsing times and web sites that are suitable for your teenagers and small children. You can give your teenagers more freedom to browse the Internet while having tighter restrictions on your small children's online activities. You can create and set up the Parent, Teenager, and Small Child browsing modes either with Start-up Wizard during the installation.
Small Child browsing mode - The Small Child browsing mode is active after you have installed the product or restarted the computer. When the Small Child mode is active : Anyone using the computer can access only those web sites that you have specifically allowed. Access to the Internet is allowed only during the scheduled time. All the web sites that you have allowed are listed on Parental Control Start Page that opens in the browser when the Small Child mode is active.
Teenager browsing mode - When the Teenager browsing mode is active : Anyone using the computer can access all web sites, except those that contain restricted or unwanted content, for example on drugs or adult material. Access to the Internet is allowed only during the scheduled time. If you have created both Small Child and Teenager browsing modes on your computer, tell your teenagers the password you created for the Teenager mode. When they enter the password, they can browse web pages that do not contain restricted material, and you have specifically allowed.
Note: If you turn Web Page Filter off, your teenagers can visit web pages and sites despite their content.