[merged] Price increase

[asdf]

Originally Posted by stuartbe

I think they will increase there prices as they have to pay the MD'S that extra cash

I wish it was only ntl: that did this :/

[Gareth]

Something that nobody has yet mentioned is the potential that ADSL has to grow in the future - check out ADSL2 and ADSL2+. I don't see how ntl, with their current infrastructure (or lack of), would be able to compete.

[asdf]

Cable, theoretically can supply much higher speeds than ADSL can. There would need to be a lot of investment put in, but it can be done.

Cable and ADSL wont be the last of the internet products, something will come along sooner or later that wipes both of them.

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by asdf

I wish it was only ntl: that did this :/

The reason why people are rambling about that wasted millions of pounds is because its needed elsewhere and its a failing company, if it was successful then it wouldn't matter so much.

If it is true that analogue tv (inferior service to digital already overpriced) gets a price rise and the top 2 tiers get a rise then I will cancel.

Ntl need to sort out their quality of service before they start charging more, I have said it before and I will say it again, upgrade ALL areas to digital ntl you are offering a 2 tier service for same price.

Also why only price rise for top 2 tiers, there shouldn't be any at all but only rising price on top 2 tiers is just stupid, this will be commercial suicide like it has been mentioned.

I will also mention if I had sky digi, and if it was anything liek the extra service I had when I was on sky digi I would be ok with the rise, the difference is sky are succesful and their service is of high quality, ntl's isnt.

[asdf]

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

The reason why people are rambling about that wasted millions of pounds is because its needed elsewhere and its a failing company, if it was successful then it wouldn't matter so much.

Again. I wish it was just ntl that did this.

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by asdf

Again. I wish it was just ntl that did this.

they are the only ones during it in the telecommunications sector, BT suspended all payouts while they were in trouble.

[asdf]

They're definately not the only ones doing it though. The company I worked for just fired somebody because they fscked up a project, lost us lots of money and share price, then gave them a £100,00 0+ "Sorry you did so badly" present.

Yah, good thinking there!

[Neil]

Ok, Here's what I believe to be happening regarding price rises.....

It would appear that both 1 Meg & 600k ntl broadband will both be going up by £2.00 per month (I'm not 100% certaian on the 600k)

It would also appear that the folks that make these decisions have seen a bit of sense at last, & have chosen not to increase the price of the 150k service.

DTV it also appears will be going up, although we believe how much by has still to be confirmed, as apparently the decision was only made on the 15th of this month.

So-£38.00 1 meg ntl BB anyone? or perhaps I can interest you in £600k BB for the attractive sum of £27 per month?-didn't think so!

It will be interesting to see what price they set their DSL package at when/if it launches.

Surely they can see that they are making cable BB much more unattractive when compared to ADSL?

I'll let you know more as soon as I find out.

N.

Interesting ... thx Neil.

[DVS]

NTL can kiss my business goodbye if they implement such price increases.

[Salu]

The only thing stopping me going over to Sky is a) the price would be more as I would not get a phone included in my "family pack" and b) the hassle.

If NTL are going ahead with this "against the trend" price increase then they either have their head buried in the sand (do have anyway...) or they feel their customers are so loyal that they will stay. True the hassle factor is a consideration but we already have some of the highest broadband charges around in this country and every month their seems to be a cheaper ADSL. What the heck are they thinking?

I will certainly look at Pipex and Sky+ a little closer. Especially as NTL do not seem to have any idea when their PVR options is coming.

[carthage]

Originally Posted by tkiely

I'm afraid that any price increase will have me downgrading to 600 or moving elsewhere.

I don't seem to get 1meg for most of the time, its always lagging for some reason, so a price increase will be the final straw. I hardly touch the phone yet pay over £100 each mth. Enough is enough.

(2 stbs, 1meg BB, 2nd phone line oh and film 4 with family pack)

I am afraid I will be downgrading my BB to the lowest rate or even going back to standard modem - and dail up

[havana]

looks like its getting near time to get on the phone to BT and then sort an asdl package out

[Neil]

Originally Posted by havana

looks like its getting near time to get on the phone to BT and then sort an asdl package out

This is all you need......

http://65.75.139.49/forum/showthread.php?t=4697

[mmm]

Originally Posted by Neil

Ok, Here's what I believe to be happening regarding price rises.....

It would appear that both 1 Meg & 600k ntl broadband will both be going up by £2.00 per month (I'm not 100% certaian on the 600k)

It would also appear that the folks that make these decisions have seen a bit of sense at last, & have chosen not to increase the price of the 150k service.
...
So-£38.00 1 meg ntl BB anyone? or perhaps I can interest you in £600k BB for the attractive sum of £27 per month?-didn't think so!

It will be interesting to see what price they set their DSL package at when/if it launches.

Surely they can see that they are making cable BB much more unattractive when compared to ADSL?

I'll let you know more as soon as I find out.

N.

No-one in their right mind would do this, standard ADSL 512 has 256 up, ntl 600 has only 128 up, it has to be cheaper than the ADSL or there will be a mass exodus. And cable BB is the only thing that keeps many customers to phone and DTV. But when has ntl ever been run by people who think straight!