Sydney,

Is it possible that it's your ISP or the "handshaking" between routers (from where you are to BTs servers) needed for the access to happen?

I've been having problems with mine the past couple of days; I'm on wireless broadband (PC card), only the signal hasn't been very strong, which is likely related to the weather. I've had to switch to using my dial-in a lot for the past couple days. Even while using dial-in, I've had to use a number outside my area to get a strong connection rate.

What type ISP do you have? dial-in, cable, etc.?

I know the frustration. I feel it myself each time I see the white page with all the text about difficulties. Some sites open perfectly, but... then, when I try to visit others, the dreaded page appears.