Cable Forum
Page 34 of 121 « First 2430313233 34 353637384484 Last »
Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

Cable Forum (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/index.php)
-   Virgin Media Internet Service (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=12)
-   -   Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=48795)

DerekRothwell 02-06-2006 17:40
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
I take it that nobody has actually been upgraded yet?
This thread has given me a few chuckles at the impatience of some folks!
Like the change from 512 to 600, then up to 750 etc.... it will arrive when it arrives.
It's costing nothing, so just be a bit more patient, and it will happen when NTL are ready to make it happen.

etccarmageddon 02-06-2006 17:54
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Retrovertigo
I simply don't get this line of thinking at all. By your own definition, it means NTL could sell it at "up to 50 meg" and just not provide that to anybody. But that's ok, because even if I get 512k, that's "up to 50 meg" right?
by definition 'upto' means it can reach that figure at some point - so if you advertise it at that and no customers ever got 50meg and it was impossible to get it then you'd be falsely advertising.

chrisjones 02-06-2006 18:05
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by etccarmageddon
by definition 'upto' means it can reach that figure at some point - so if you advertise it at that and no customers ever got 50meg and it was impossible to get it then you'd be falsely advertising.
... and since 50mb is not available can we all just shut up about it now :dozey:

haha - crackers!

etccarmageddon 02-06-2006 18:15
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
fingers crossed people wont start now asking when 50meg is being rolled out!

bringerofnoise 02-06-2006 18:23
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
When is 50meg out?:LOL:

chrisjones 02-06-2006 18:27
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
sorry you need to correct that before someone thows a stinker.

its 'UPTO' 50MB

LemonyBrainAid 02-06-2006 18:36
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisjones
sorry you need to correct that before someone thows a stinker.

its 'UPTO' 50MB
Which subsequently means you will be getting speeds of 256k and below ;)

Adcuz 02-06-2006 18:41
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
these forums are rapidly losing post quality, loads of threads seem to go off topic all the time.

its kinda hard to work out whats going on some times, and btw dont start saying about 50meg you will confuse people :D

Enuff 02-06-2006 18:44
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
They did say June 2006?

Griffin 02-06-2006 18:52
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Neptune
....yes for us exisiting customers, that's fine...But what about new customers?

On ntl's site, they are advertising 4mb (up to...) but if ntl can't provide 4mb to new customers. Aren't they going to land themselves in hot water legally? For existing customers it doesn't matter, as we're getting a "free" upgrade from the 2mb service. But if you're a new customer and sign a contract for a 4mb service today and ntl can't actually provide 4mb or "up to" it, then that's a diffrent matter, isn't it?
Ntl have covered themselves by saying up to 4mb, for instance even 1mb speed qualifies as up to 4mb.
Its not ideal though to be too far under a stated speed, unless there are very good reasons

sp3ctre 02-06-2006 18:58
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
I have to disagree with the "up to" statement. If you go by this idea then when they finally get people onto 4 meg the can advertise 6 meg on their website to get punters in... this is fundamentally wrong... if they cannot provide the service NOW then they should not advertise it. In terms of upgrades, yes, that's fine, but they are telling NEW punters 4meg is available now and it is not... I hope they get in trouble for this!

tomjleeds 02-06-2006 19:03
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Basically, NTL have cottoned onto the DSL 'up to' idea, which with DSL is due to network limitations such as distance from exchange. On cable, however, it's due to overloading.

It'd be interesting to do a survey of 10Mb subscribers and see how many regularly get that kind of service, 'cause it's becoming an absolute joke.

chrisjones 02-06-2006 19:25
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sp3ctre
I have to disagree with the "up to" statement. If you go by this idea then when they finally get people onto 4 meg the can advertise 6 meg on their website to get punters in... this is fundamentally wrong... if they cannot provide the service NOW then they should not advertise it. In terms of upgrades, yes, that's fine, but they are telling NEW punters 4meg is available now and it is not... I hope they get in trouble for this!
Its called clever wording. They can't get in trouble as it clearly states you will recieve a speed upto 4mb. It all depends on when your online, what equipment your running etc.. Theres no way they can offer a rock solid 4mb to all customers.

If you wanna hark on about 'not fair', it would be more unfair of NTL to offer a 'rock solid' 4mb service. They simply cannot.

cookie_365 02-06-2006 19:27
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Griffin
Ntl have covered themselves by saying up to 4mb, for instance even 1mb speed qualifies as up to 4mb.
Its not ideal though to be too far under a stated speed, unless there are very good reasons
I'm sorry, but that's just wrong. If they advertised the 1 Mbs service as 'up to 4mbs' the OFT would take them to the cleaners, and anyone who signed up would have no problem getting the local County Court to order a full refund.

I'm wishing I'd never typed that midnight post now - was a single wink not enough?

;););)

monkey2468 02-06-2006 19:31
Re: New Speeds - June 1st
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tomjleeds
snip

It'd be interesting to do a survey of 10Mb subscribers and see how many regularly get that kind of service, 'cause it's becoming an absolute joke.
Why don't you set up a vote to find out. It may be interesting.

Although this is off topic.


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:30.
Page 34 of 121 « First 2430313233 34 353637384484 Last »
Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
All Posts and Content are © Cable Forum