[charliep]

I e-mailed NTL back saying pretty much the same thing that are they serious. This is their reply

In answer to your question, ntl are aware of the network over-utilisation in your area, but, at this time there is no work scheduled to remedy the situation. This could change in the very near future, but, I am afraid that as of this time there is no work scheduled to alleviate the connection problems you are experiencing.

There is a continual network maintenance program in place which is designed to resolve these issues and again, all I can say is I am very I sorry that I cannot provide you with anything more concrete concerning your connection problems Jeff.

Thank you for contacting ntl



Peter