[RamJet]

is there any reason why NTL wont give you a fixed IP address ?

I believe they could with the present set up simply say exclude some/a range of the addresses from the relevant DHCP server - then give a specific one of these addresses to a customer permanently

put this address in the settings and hey presto ?

for the money should we have an 'option' for getting a fixed IP address

ps can also see advantages for having a dynamic IP

RJ