1mb > 2mb // 2mb > 4mb (free)

imeshlite · 14-03-2006, 22:10

I think we should be getting 2MB 4MB & 10MB right now, this month because this is what Telewest users get for the same price as NTL customers, they are 1 company right so what's the problem?

Graham M · 14-03-2006, 22:15

The Network.

imeshlite · 14-03-2006, 23:33

If the network is such a problem how come Telewest(Blueyonder) is able to handle it?

NTL's network can handle it, they're just being tight to us customers

bopdude · 14-03-2006, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by imeshlite

If the network is such a problem how come Telewest(Blueyonder) is able to handle it?

NTL's network can handle it, they're just being tight to us customers

So switch to BY

quadplay · 15-03-2006, 00:10

A process whereby products across the two companies will be harmonised is in progress, and customers will see a merging of offerings from ntl and Telewest over the coming months.

Besides which, who says the Telewest network can handle it?

etccarmageddon · 15-03-2006, 00:32

and it's clear the NTL network in parts is struggling to handle the existing speeds.

danielf · 15-03-2006, 00:51

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Originally Posted by quadplay

Besides which, who says the Telewest network can handle it?

Some parts can:

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Originally Posted by robin walker

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:49:33 UTC
1st 128K took 186 ms = 704688 Bytes/sec = approx 5863 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 265 ms = 494611 Bytes/sec = approx 4115 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 218 ms = 601248 Bytes/sec = approx 5002 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 218 ms = 601248 Bytes/sec = approx 5002 kbits/sec

On 4 meg BY. Rock steady in my case.

Chrysalis · 15-03-2006, 06:31

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Originally Posted by imeshlite

If the network is such a problem how come Telewest(Blueyonder) is able to handle it?

NTL's network can handle it, they're just being tight to us customers

How did you come to the conclusion the network can handle it as I am very interested.

etccarmageddon · 15-03-2006, 08:18

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Originally Posted by imeshlite

If the network is such a problem how come Telewest(Blueyonder) is able to handle it?...

yeah right!

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=43024

swapshop1 · 15-03-2006, 08:18

people are never happy - first they moan they want uncapped..... That was my priority

imeshlite · 15-03-2006, 09:07

Well it must be able to handle it if they're trying to upgrade people to 10MB, if it couldn't they wouldn't be doing it until it could, if people are able to get 8MB or e ven 10MB in some areas, why can't they set 2MB and 4MB?

And I didn't moan about the cap, i was happy with 30GB, i use less then 20GB per month

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Originally Posted by bopdude

So switch to BY

I would if i could, when i enter in my postcode on their site, they keep sending me to NTL

fudge · 15-03-2006, 09:36

Im on 1mb and thats fast enougth for what i do , im not to sure if i would want to be upgraded as i was with tiscali before ntl and they did the same thing upgraded everyone to the next level and where every thing was perfect with my conection as soon as i was upgraded ( with out them asking me if i wanted to be ) i kept getting my connection droppping out and in most cases not able to even get connected, so i would be worried the same thing would happen to me again.

Chrysalis · 15-03-2006, 09:39

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Originally Posted by imeshlite

Well it must be able to handle it if they're trying to upgrade people to 10MB, if it couldn't they wouldn't be doing it until it could,

you think the network been uncapable would stop them?

Ok I guess they can handle sending 10meg configs out, but they cant maintain a good quality service with the increased bandwidth involved. So depends how you look at it.

I will put it to you this way, ntl rollout 4meg to bottom tier and then something higher to middle tier, you probably get 4 meg speeds 2 or 3 hours early morning and in evenings you have about 200kbit, would you be happy?

quadplay · 15-03-2006, 10:08

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Originally Posted by danielf

Some parts can:

On 4 meg BY. Rock steady in my case.

And my 10Mb ntl service is rock steady.

My point is that both networks have oversubscription in some areas, just as the BT DSL network does. You only need to look at http://www.adslguide.com/ to see that. However, all three networks are in a constant state of flux - and all three are constantly being upgraded!