More than 1 SACM

Ripper1 · 24-11-2003, 11:36

I have just rang NTL and asked for another SACM, they say yeah np but i have to buy form another source.

Is this true, why can't NTL supply me with 2 SACM's ??

Money isn't isn't an issue here, nor am i in debt with them....as a matter of fact i am ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£200.00 + in credit which is more than

Cheers

SMHarman · 24-11-2003, 11:42

What are you trying to do with this second SACM?

a) have 2mb of bandwidth connected through appropriate hardware
b) connect a second PC / internet fridge to NTL

Ripper1 · 24-11-2003, 11:54

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

What are you trying to do with this second SACM?

a) have 2mb of bandwidth connected through appropriate hardware
b) connect a second PC / internet fridge to NTL

Well, to the best of my knowledge ( i could be wrong here) NTL don't like you sharing 1 connection, so i thought i would have 2 modems, 1 for me and 1 for my g/f.

Paul K · 24-11-2003, 12:00

Get a router and share it, I think (must check) that you can have 3 pcs on the same connection they just don't offer support for router issues

downquark1 · 24-11-2003, 12:00

You can have up to three computers connected to a router to one connection if you wanted. 3 is an arbitrary limit set by ntl.

Ripper1 · 24-11-2003, 12:07

Thanks for the replies guys, but i would dearly love for to have a modem each.

So the question is, why can't NTL supply me with another modem.

As i said in my first post, money is not an issue.

Thanks

Paul K · 24-11-2003, 12:10

Straight from the horses ar.. I mean mouth

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Originally Posted by NTL AUP

You are permitted to use routers, and the connection of a dedicated hardware router or firewall shall not be considered a PC for the purposes of this section

I think it's because they only allow one SACM to an address normally but I'm sure someone will tell you the right answer

Dooby · 24-11-2003, 12:15

its probably a billing issue LOL, as in they can supply you with it and charge you for it ( i.e. you would pay for a completely seperate connection ) but they cant put 2 broadband connections into the billing system for one house...

Stuart W · 24-11-2003, 12:16

I know of people with more than one SACM at a single address, but they are on seperate bills.

ntl set my mates house up with 3 SACM's, but it is student accomodation and the 3 customers have seperate bills.

Having said that, ntl could give you a 2nd SACM and bill your G/F for it, but it is not a 'standard' offer, so you'd have to sak around to find the right person to set it up for you.

grum1978 · 24-11-2003, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Ripper1

Thanks for the replies guys, but i would dearly love for to have a modem each.

So the question is, why can't NTL supply me with another modem.

As i said in my first post, money is not an issue.

Thanks

which area are you in?

yes you can have more than 1 modem at the same house but different billing accounts are needed in different names AFAIK

Ripper1 · 24-11-2003, 12:26

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Originally Posted by grum1978

which area are you in?

yes you can have more than 1 modem at the same house but different billing accounts are needed in different names AFAIK

Kent, br5

grum1978 · 24-11-2003, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Ripper1

Kent, br5

sorry

can I have a name of your nearest town please

Ripper1 · 24-11-2003, 12:46

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Originally Posted by grum1978

sorry

can I have a name of your nearest town please

Orpington

grum1978 · 24-11-2003, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Ripper1

Orpington

okies... well I phoned the local sales team who should of been able to help only to be told what you were told, 1 per house no exceptions. I kinda hit a brick wall with this to be honest. The only thing I can suggest you do is ring your local C/S and speak to a supervisior in their and see if they can do it for you. If you lived in the region I work in I would of been able to help you, but alas you don't

Sorry I couldn't be more help

Ripper1 · 25-11-2003, 07:42

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Originally Posted by grum1978

okies... well I phoned the local sales team who should of been able to help only to be told what you were told, 1 per house no exceptions. I kinda hit a brick wall with this to be honest. The only thing I can suggest you do is ring your local C/S and speak to a supervisior in their and see if they can do it for you. If you lived in the region I work in I would of been able to help you, but alas you don't

Sorry I couldn't be more help

Thanks very much for your help it's more than appreciated.

Will do as you say, can't do any harm hey?

Cheers my mate