*ALL* Speed Upgrade Discussion In Here Please (Part 2)

[downquark1]

Originally Posted by Tuftus

Then one ask the question is NTL the average ISP???

Considering they are a cable company who have their own networks I would say they are above average

Are we avearge users?

I'm not and proud of it. I don't think the 'average' user needs a 2mb line anyway. I've got 750 and am perfectly happy.

[Horace]

I don't know how you even dare download a game demo. Do you think bandwidth grows on trees? You think NTL supplies a 1.5mb/s service for people to download? It's for high speed browsing and chat and nothing more. It's people like you who are spoiling it for the rest of us 300k web users.The sooner NTL gets rid of you downloaders and gamers the better. Roll on the 56k speed caps !

[OinkyBoinky]

Originally Posted by Horace

I don't know how you even dare download a game demo. Do you think bandwidth grows on trees? You think NTL supplies a 1.5mb/s service for people to download? It's for high speed browsing and chat and nothing more. It's people like you who are spoiling it for the rest of us 300k web users.The sooner NTL gets rid of you downloaders and gamers the better. Roll on the 56k speed caps !

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[martikus]

Originally Posted by Horace

I don't know how you even dare download a game demo. Do you think bandwidth grows on trees? You think NTL supplies a 1.5mb/s service for people to download? It's for high speed browsing and chat and nothing more. It's people like you who are spoiling it for the rest of us 300k web users.The sooner NTL gets rid of you downloaders and gamers the better. Roll on the 56k speed caps !

LMAO!!!!!!

[slowcoach]

Originally Posted by Horace

I don't know how you even dare download a game demo. Do you think bandwidth grows on trees? You think NTL supplies a 1.5mb/s service for people to download? It's for high speed browsing and chat and nothing more. It's people like you who are spoiling it for the rest of us 300k web users.The sooner NTL gets rid of you downloaders and gamers the better. Roll on the 56k speed caps !

Yeh, people should realize that when they get billed twice it's obviously because they have been downloading too much, they get no sympathy from me.... anyway, let's see how those multiple Linux distro's are coming down, catch you later, just have to fit a bigger hard disk before I run out of space.

[jfunk]

What about people on the special offers of 300K @ 15 odd quid a month for a year or half price for the the 1st 3 months?

I cant remember which we went for, I think it was the latter so we're paying full price 17.99 again, but what if it was the other, are the upgrades available within the 12 months?

Sorry to take it off topic again but I have to laugh at the comment about teaching children the difference between right and wrong with regards to download caps. I think parents would be forgiven for not treating it like one of the Ten Commandments.

As for the subject of the non disclosure agreement, I cant see how the upgrades are any more a secret than the other information being provided.

Hi Im a new poster long term reader lol Just called ntl so called customer services basicly to ask about how speed/cost can equal value for money
I know this is speed and really this is what this post is about.Aol charge £17.99 for 512 now and £29.99 for 2 meg uncapped Im sat here paying £37.99 for my 1.5 meg desperatly asking myself why am i waiting for 3 meg when surely I should leave and goto aol, main reason i can see is 12 month contracts i dont want a new one.The light at the end of my tunnel is ukonline 8meg goes live on my exchange end of may Im only 2.6km from exchange so may not get 8meg but ill get a damn site more than 3 for £2 pound more than im paying now.

[d0pey]

Originally Posted by slowcoach

Yeh, people should realize that when they get billed twice it's obviously because they have been downloading too much, they get no sympathy from me.... anyway, let's see how those multiple Linux distro's are coming down, catch you later, just have to fit a bigger hard disk before I run out of space.

I must say it makes me laugh, all the P2P uses claim they are download Linux distro's. I mean when do they get time to try out all the distro's and why do they bother?

[scrotnig]

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

Hi Im a new poster long term reader lol Just called ntl so called customer services basicly to ask about how speed/cost can equal value for money
I know this is speed and really this is what this post is about.Aol charge £17.99 for 512 now and £29.99 for 2 meg uncapped Im sat here paying £37.99 for my 1.5 meg desperatly asking myself why am i waiting for 3 meg when surely I should leave and goto aol, main reason i can see is 12 month contracts i dont want a new one.The light at the end of my tunnel is ukonline 8meg goes live on my exchange end of may Im only 2.6km from exchange so may not get 8meg but ill get a damn site more than 3 for £2 pound more than im paying now.

The fact that you'd even consider AOL speaks volumes.
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Originally Posted by Horace

I don't know how you even dare download a game demo. Do you think bandwidth grows on trees? You think NTL supplies a 1.5mb/s service for people to download? It's for high speed browsing and chat and nothing more. It's people like you who are spoiling it for the rest of us 300k web users.The sooner NTL gets rid of you downloaders and gamers the better. Roll on the 56k speed caps !

This is either sarcasm or trolling, surely? Please tell me it is.

what volumes exactlly am i speaking??? are you telling me that ntl are a reputable company with good customer services???no and neither is aol but it is cheaper
Also i said in my post that this was my first and my first reply from someone arrogant like u I treat with contempt thank you

[cr80123]

Well it's clearly sarcasm. I can't believe you actually need that pointing out!

[leesonmedhurst]

Hi



Heard today NTL are upgrading speeds after trying to leave and take my business to UKOnline. After being told of the upgrade cost free, I decided not to cancel my subscription. However, after more research I found this site and the details of the allowance caps and admin fees.



I have since called back NTL customer services and the gentleman I spoke to said there is an admin fee of around £20 and no caps. Reading these posts, it sounds as he has it round the wrong way - any confirmation on this?



More importantly, as a designer working from home I have a heavy usage of e-mail attachments (DXF and DWG AutoCAD files). I currently have a 1.5M connection, and I was under the impression it was unlimited usage. However, the posts here would suggest it is limited to a 1GB daily allowance even now?



Is there anyway I can monitor my usage now with a piece of software etc?



Your help is appreciated.



Thank you,

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by leesonmedhurst

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Is there anyway I can monitor my usage now with a piece of software etc?

Welcome to the site .... this should help you out
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...hlight=dumeter

[Neil]

Originally Posted by leesonmedhurst

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You should probably be using a business connection from ntl, rather than the residential one you have.

I see nemesis reply to a new poster was a hell of a lot more polite than scrotnig think a leaf needs to be taken from that book