[jca111]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoar

I'll be changing broadband when VM start this, and given that I'm a VIP customer, i'll be dropping VM altogether.

I'm also a self-employing computer technician doing call outs, and will be definitely spreading the word to my customers. I have previously been recommending VM cable broadband to my customers, family and friends where applicable, but not any more. If I come across phorm webwise in the field, I will opt the user out, tell them the truth about it, and opt them back in if they wish. I will also recommend them to change their ISP to a phorm-less one.

I will be telling all my friends and family about webwise, and recommend them to switch ISP. I will also be urging them to tell everyone they know.

A lot of people on the VIP package like me, will probably be cancelling all services when VM introduce this crap.

There too many pages to check through, so perhaps someone can answer this for me.

Will the popup to get consent, be a web browser popup?
If so then how will it get past pop up blockers, etc.?
If not, then how do you think a personal firewall such as Comodo or even Vista's built-in one, will deal with it?

Didn't BT say that if the user does not agree or disagree to the popup, then they will have a dead internet connection.

Most PC's (from PC world, etc) come with Norton installed and some ISPs provide security software with a firewall.

The way I think it will work will be like when you first have to turn on your VM BB account. (i.e. no matter what website you go to you will be redirected to a phorm website with the info on it, until you have said yes or no). I don't think it will be a pop-up as such. I dont see this causing problems for firewalls etc either.