Broadband Hardware Trial 2015 - Page 23

Sephiroth · 05-10-2015, 07:51

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Originally Posted by vm_tech

There is no such thing as a "Level 2 Technician". And service techs are normally some of the last people to know stuff. I'm not implying what you say is wrong, neither am I saying it's right. But just thought I would correct you.

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I've actually seen a technical document for it, only had a quick glance. I will have a read later, but I won't be confirming or denying what it is!

You teaser you.

05-10-2015, 08:19

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Originally Posted by vm_tech

[/COLOR]I've actually seen a technical document for it, only had a quick glance. I will have a read later, but I won't be confirming or denying what it is!

You had difficulty reading it? was it in mandarin/czech?

Kushan · 05-10-2015, 10:04

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Originally Posted by vm_tech

There is no such thing as a "Level 2 Technician". And service techs are normally some of the last people to know stuff. I'm not implying what you say is wrong, neither am I saying it's right. But just thought I would correct you.

Perhaps he meant Second Line TSC? In fairness, they do tend to know a bit in advance about this sort of thing, especially as they moderate the forum.

Foo Fighter · 05-10-2015, 11:53

Be nice to have domain name blocking as well as the dns options.

Kushan · 05-10-2015, 12:36

Don't get your hopes up. Every single option VM adds to the Superhub is a potential support nightmare. People will go in and start fiddling, people will break things and VM knows it. As far as VM are concerned, the less they can fiddle with, the better.

adduxi · 05-10-2015, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Kushan

Don't get your hopes up. Every single option VM adds to the Superhub is a potential support nightmare. People will go in and start fiddling, people will break things and VM knows it. As far as VM are concerned, the less they can fiddle with, the better.

Sounds like VM should supply a decent cable modem only.
No configuration required.
Just install the modem and let the end user set up their own network

**Paul** · 05-10-2015, 12:54

I always prefer the modem to be just that.

Its a while since I looked in this thread, going on what i have read I'm going to assume I failed to get on a trial yet again.

Im starting to wonder - What do they have against Nottingham ?

qasdfdsaq · 05-10-2015, 12:58

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Originally Posted by adduxi

Sounds like VM should supply a decent cable modem only.
No configuration required.
Just install the modem and let the end user set up their own network

Don't get your hopes up. They used to do that for many years then very explicitly decided against it.

BenMcr · 05-10-2015, 13:01

I can't see single function cable modems ever being issued again, and it's been a good 4 years since they were anyway.

If you want to use your own kit, then use modem mode.

Kushan · 05-10-2015, 13:51

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Originally Posted by adduxi

Sounds like VM should supply a decent cable modem only.
No configuration required.
Just install the modem and let the end user set up their own network

If it were an option, believe me VM would much rather supply just the modem. However, that's not really feasible these days when everyone is using wireless and expect wireless to come as standard. It's the competition that's forcing the Hubs to be standard.

Broken Hope · 05-10-2015, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Paul M

I always prefer the modem to be just that.

Its a while since I looked in this thread, going on what i have read I'm going to assume I failed to get on a trial yet again.

Im starting to wonder - What do they have against Nottingham ?

I'm in Nottingham and got accepted into the trial, must be something against you... :P

adduxi · 06-10-2015, 10:28

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Don't get your hopes up. They used to do that for many years then very explicitly decided against it.

LOL, Guys, the remark was "tongue in cheek" and not a realistic statement!

I had a VMNG300 for years and I thought it was great. Fully understand and appreciate why VM have to supply the SH.

Still it's a pity we don't have the choice

qasdfdsaq · 06-10-2015, 10:58

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Originally Posted by adduxi

Fully understand and appreciate why VM have to supply the SH.

I don't

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Still it's a pity we don't have the choice

Yes, a number of US operators give users a choice I believe (though it costs money)

trickytree · 06-10-2015, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Broken Hope

I'm in Nottingham and got accepted into the trial, must be something against you... :P

Same here.
Maybe it is the current speed you are on?
I am 152 due to go to 200 by end of Nov.

tweetiepooh · 06-10-2015, 16:03

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

I don't

I think it runs along the lines of

"Hey VM, my speed is rubbish. I have a Nettyboy 3000 router I got off ebay, what are you going to do about it? I cost me £15 plus postage. It's the red one with funny letters on the front."