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30-06-2004, 16:53

There would seem to be some issues with the default NTL proxies used for the Reading area at the moment (Winnersh proxy I believe).

When I go to Tom's Hardware while connected by the default proxy, my browsers (Firefox and IE) are unable to connect to their advert server. Switching to a different proxy, NTL or non-NTL, and it is able to connect with no problems.

Obviously in this instance, not being served with adverts is not necessary the greatest problem in the world, but I`m forced to wonder whether other sites or elements of pages could potentially be blocked due to this issue.

I would call NTL, but I'll be damned if I`m paying for a premium rate call to tell them this.

30-06-2004, 16:53	#8
dr wadd Guest Posts: n/a	NTL Proxy Issue There would seem to be some issues with the default NTL proxies used for the Reading area at the moment (Winnersh proxy I believe). When I go to Tom's Hardware while connected by the default proxy, my browsers (Firefox and IE) are unable to connect to their advert server. Switching to a different proxy, NTL or non-NTL, and it is able to connect with no problems. Obviously in this instance, not being served with adverts is not necessary the greatest problem in the world, but I`m forced to wonder whether other sites or elements of pages could potentially be blocked due to this issue. I would call NTL, but I'll be damned if I`m paying for a premium rate call to tell them this.