WHAT IS "PREMIUM MEMBER"? SHOULD I GO PREMIUM?Since February 2002, all new user accounts at BroadBandReports.com are created as either basic or premium.
For the answers to those questions, look at
[this FAQ entry] toward the bottom ... the benefits and features of the different accounts.
Premium Accounts
(New Accounts) ... created by buying 10 or more tool points ($10)
at the time of the account creation. The 10 tool points used will be credited to the user's account.
(There is a 24 hour window after joining to do this.)(Upgrading Existing Accounts)Accounts created prior to February 2002 gained the premium account features over time. They are not true premium accounts, however. Members prior to February 2002 can also upgrade their accounts to premium in order to support the site, but the 10 tool points
WILL NOT BE credited to the user's account.How do I upgrade?Once you are logged in you may go to "Members" selection on the left hand menu option on the home page.
Click on "
[Upgrade]"
If you have not purchased ten tool points for upgrade then you must do this before you will be able to upgrade your membership. You may access our secure storefront from this page to purchase toolpoints and then return to this page to upgrade.
If you have already purchased ten tool points or more you may proceed to the bottom of the page. Click on the link that says "upgrade your account now". You can upgrade your membership from here. Your toolpoint account will be debited 10 toolpoints.
Please Note: It takes a while, sometimes overnight, for the "Premium" tag to show up under your name in your posts.