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Originally Posted by orangebird
They are in terms of speed v price Neil.
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They are still
re-active though (following/copying TW), which surely means that TW are "market Leaders" when it comes to cable BB?
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Originally Posted by orangebird
In some areas, they DO Neil. My interactive, tv email etc works absolutely fine.  |
Oh....
that's ok then-that what "Market Leaders" means, some people get a proper/working
direct equivalent to Sky, & some don't?
Also-are you referring to ntl's 'interactive' (EPG/TV Guide) or Sky's proper red button 8 screens on Sky News/multiple camera angles on Sky Sports etc interactive?
Important Question----->Do you get full 'Red Button' interactive on Sky News/Sports for example?
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Originally Posted by orangebird
How do you know?
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Because I have been told by people in ntl that would know.
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And which exchanges will be able for 8 meg? Do you have a map/more info?
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http://www.ukonline.net/8000/
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Not to worry, have found the info. 50% of homes (within 2km of the exchange to receive this). You have to have a BT line to receive the service. Your line may not be up to scratcg, so you may only get between 4 - 6 meg.... Sounds OK Neil, but I wish you'd disect this offer like you would with any ntl offer.... 
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http://www.ukonline.net/8000/llu_exchangelist.php
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UK Online have smashed through the Internet speed barrier with the introduction of our unique 8Mb broadband service. UK Online Broadband 8000 is available today in selected areas, and will be available to more than 4.4 million homes across the UK by early 2005.
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That's a lot of home & a lot of exchanges.
Add to this Bulldogs already running deal with 4 meg DSL
and all your phone line/phone calls costs all in for around £50.00, & you've got a fair few!
The other thing to remember, is that these companies that are unbundling the exchanges don't work on ntl's "Coming Soon" theory, when they say soon, they mean it!!
ntl are market
followers, not leaders IMO, & I can't see/think of anything they have done to suggest otherwise?