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steven_azari · 18-11-2004, 19:16

ok just to sum this all up -

1st of all the 8mb connections will need to go through fibre optic cable, which bt are going to invest in laying down across the UK. Think about how long its taken NTL to install their network - thats how long it will take BT. For those that know, ADSL cant sustain a clear channel over a telephone line as the signal cant hold through the wiring.

2nd of all, NTL can match that speed, but dont need to just yet and cant as its not competitive business for other companies.

3rd BB through power lines should be coming out 2005 giving SDSL capabilities and speeds of around 2 meg down and up for around 24.99.

4th of all, we still dont know what UPLOAD speeds will be in use. This is an important factor for gamers (which is one of the most important type customers out there). Both NTL and BT have a big problem when the power companies come, as well as all the ISP's out there that deal with their customers.

My brother works for BT retail (the company that provides ADSL capabilities to ISP's such as AOL) and says they are all very concerned about power companies because at the moment, UK technology evolves around ADSL and cable internet. and setting up an SDSL server would cost the company more than they would make from it.

and I know NTL cant sustain a high upload speed compared to SDSL.

In regards to the Digital TV.

The channels are owned by sky and NTL make no profit from this service.

with the telephone service, We are a good service, but when problems arise (just like every company out there) it can take time to be resolved, especially when we are in the middle of a huge upgrade on our systems.

18-11-2004, 19:16	#46
steven_azari Inactive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NTL Call Centre Age: 42 Posts: 39	Re: Does ntl offer a viable product any more? ok just to sum this all up - 1st of all the 8mb connections will need to go through fibre optic cable, which bt are going to invest in laying down across the UK. Think about how long its taken NTL to install their network - thats how long it will take BT. For those that know, ADSL cant sustain a clear channel over a telephone line as the signal cant hold through the wiring. 2nd of all, NTL can match that speed, but dont need to just yet and cant as its not competitive business for other companies. 3rd BB through power lines should be coming out 2005 giving SDSL capabilities and speeds of around 2 meg down and up for around 24.99. 4th of all, we still dont know what UPLOAD speeds will be in use. This is an important factor for gamers (which is one of the most important type customers out there). Both NTL and BT have a big problem when the power companies come, as well as all the ISP's out there that deal with their customers. My brother works for BT retail (the company that provides ADSL capabilities to ISP's such as AOL) and says they are all very concerned about power companies because at the moment, UK technology evolves around ADSL and cable internet. and setting up an SDSL server would cost the company more than they would make from it. and I know NTL cant sustain a high upload speed compared to SDSL. In regards to the Digital TV. The channels are owned by sky and NTL make no profit from this service. with the telephone service, We are a good service, but when problems arise (just like every company out there) it can take time to be resolved, especially when we are in the middle of a huge upgrade on our systems.