This will put a spanner in works
I download alot online on a 1mb cable bb using USB connection.. and I must admit even when I have just left it logged onto MSN Messenger and Lycos Chat and gone bed or out for a bit I have come back disconnected but yet with same issues as you say above.
I assumed it was just a normal progress of technology and if this carrys on I think I will move to Blue Yonder 1,5mb is £37.99 hmmm NTL how about 3mb for around £50 like Blue Yonder with little complaints from users I know of

ntl u after commiting suicide????