[Merged] NTL new products for 2005

[bigitup_j]

We've all heard of ntl's new broadband tiers, to be rolled out in early 2005.
3mb > £37.99 (40GB)
2mb > £24.99 (30GB)
1mb > £17.99 (5GB)

but, are ntl going to keep their 300k service.
before the news of the speed upgrades were announced, it was rumoured that a lower speed tier would be kept (150k was previously stated i believe). then after the official news was posted, a lower tier service was dismissed...or was it?

the following ntl presentation clearly shows a 300k service being kept (apparently with no cap) at a cost of £15.99:
http://www.ntl.com/locales/gb/en/inv...-Final-UBS.pdf
(page 14)

so, does anyone know whether ntl are going to keep a 300k service, or is it a mistake

(or possibly is it a conspiricy against me with the aim of confusing moi )

(i hope this thread don't start into a "capping" thread again )

thanks

[jtwn]

Nice find

Got a question what does 2H/05 as in pvr launch date?

To stay on topic - They sure would of had to of thought about it if it was a mistake, the only isp with 300k is them + they reduced the price...sounds legitimate to me..but then again, me

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by jtwn

Nice find

Got a question what does 2H/05 as in pvr launch date?

To stay on topic - They sure would of had to of thought about it if it was a mistake, the only isp with 300k is them + they reduced the price...sounds legitimate to me..but then again, me

2nd half of 2005 personal video recording maybe

[Matth]

It's there in black and white, or should I say purple and green.

Damn - just when I'd more or less decided that an upgrade to 1Mbit, a downgrade to 5Gb/mo quota, and a £25 fee for not even replacing the box, would suit.... (pretty sure I'd be within the quota, but I'd rather not have to watch it).

£2 a month cheaper, if it IS the same deal I'm on, YES PLEASE! - and I'd recommend it to friends.
If it gets the same 5Gb quota, then I could probably do better elsewhere on a 512 or 256k ADSL.

Another "later" item, is METERED BROADBAND - I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that one - just depends if it would cut the price of MY OWN average usage, and any extra was not too frightening.


PS. If they re-introduced/re-priced 300k ay £15.99, only a complete mug or penny pincher would stay on dialup at £12.49 (I think that's what it is now?) - perhaps they thinking of withdrawing from dialup?

[cookie_365]

Good find - and did you notice page 11 refers to 'metered broadband' - I'm reluctant to mention the 'thing that bakers and cyclists and international sportspeople wear on their heads' word but could that be a solution ?

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

2nd half of 2005 personal video recording maybe

OMG PVR OMG I just hope that is true. I want one

[bigitup_j]

Originally Posted by Bill C

OMG PVR OMG I just hope that is true. I want one

i know it's off-topic but look at telewests PVR that they're going to introduce next year:
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...UBS_061204.pdf
(page 15)

now that's a nice box! if ntl are reading, i'd like that one please!

back on topic:

so a 300k service is very likely yay, i think i'll try 1mb first, then maybe move to 300k (unless it has something like a 1gb a year cap! )

Originally Posted by bigitup_j

i know it's off-topic but look at telewests PVR that they're going to introduce next year:
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...UBS_061204.pdf
(page 15)

now that's a nice box! if ntl are reading, i'd like that one please!

back on topic:

so a 300k service is very likely yay, i think i'll try 1mb first, then maybe move to 300k (unless it has something like a 1gb a year cap! )

Yep that will do me as well

Fascinated by some of the language; cannibalisation, bogof I'm beginning to wonder about NTL staff. Can anyone explain these terms as far as NTL speak goes?

I suppose the 300k option ties in with the Telewest 256K?

[jtwn]

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

2nd half of 2005 personal video recording maybe

Sounds good to me

That box...interesting with hdtv written on the front...guesses are its...hdtv ready?

/looks to the future

[jtwn]

Originally Posted by Gogogo

Fascinated by some of the language; cannibalisation, bogof I'm beginning to wonder about NTL staff. Can anyone explain these terms as far as NTL speak goes?

I suppose the 300k option ties in with the Telewest 256K?

bogof - buy one get one free?

Cannibalisation - uhh..the new products will eat the old ones?

[bigitup_j]

1.To remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind.
2.To deprive of vital elements or resources, such as personnel, equipment, or funding, for use elsewhere: †œIt becomes necessary to cannibalize unsuccessful projects to fund those which can proceedââ‚à ‚¬Ã‚ÂÂ� (Daily Report for Executives).
3.To draw on as a major source: †œcannibalizes the lives of his wife and friends for his second-rate novelsââ‚Ã⠀šÃ‚¬Ãƒâ€šÃ‚ÂÂ� (Washington Post).
4.To practice cannibalism on.

in ntl's case, #4 fits perfectly!

[IanGuy]

Aha! Why thank you NTL, I shall be saving £2 a month on my bill and sticking with my 300k uncapped service.

[kronas]

so does this report mean the current tiers will be scrapped, so if i decide to upgrade to 3mbit i cannot downgrade back to 1.5mbit later on ?

Originally Posted by jtwn

Sounds good to me

That box...interesting with hdtv written on the front...guesses are its...hdtv ready?

/looks to the future

The text says 'high definition capability'