Thanks Eddie and UD,
Both your comments are much appreciated.

Eddie did you decide on plus-net then? You will not be disapointed with broadband (whoever you chose to go with) believe me. I hope they connect you up sooner rather than later, it totally changes how you use the web.

I would hate to go back to dial up now. I don't know how I ever managed before!

Streaming MP3's is a good example.... just click the song and it starts playing, no wait, no hassle, no stuttering it's all just there instantly. And downloading a 3mb mp3 will be as quick as downloading a zip of style files with Dial-up. Brilliant! I can't wait for you to get hooked up because everyone told me how good it was but I did not believe it until I experienced it for myself.
Best to you
Tony