So 2mb users, how much are you gonna download tomorrow

[astra_lestat]

Sure, there is a traffic sharing since we are on the cable.
Saturation and caps do not have much in common unless exercised at their maximum of cause.
If we are given 2M connection, the channel could get saturated very easy with 30G cap. For example, 10 people on the same segment come home after usual 9-5 working day. They start to download/use their internet connection for 2-3 hours at the top of the given speed and still stay within 30G per month limit. However, if these 10 guys where ordinary power user, who exceed 30G monthly allowance but use the connection for p2p, and download consistently with a speed of 50-60kBps 24/7, the segment would stay fairly clear.
10x750 < 10x2000. Since NTL allows us to have this kind of speed it means it is quiet capable of handling these volumes. If they are able to give us 10M connection with 75G cap, a 24/7 trickle of 0.5-1.0M (which would exceed 30G/m) would not harm the network at all.
IMHO.

[lardboy]

As I haven't yet received an email or a bill regarding the removal of the cap just for fun I sent an enquiry about it to NTL yesterday. I included a link to the article on cableforum.

Today I received the following standard email which in no way addresses my enquiry.

My mail wasn't feedback, it wasn't a comment, it wasn't a connection or email problem and it wasn't a spoof email

I particularly like the part about spoof emails, do you think they're talking about the cableforum article?


At ntl we greatly value any comments regarding our service from our
customers. The opinions of the end user are always taken very seriously
as they help us in shaping a product that we hope will exceed our
customers` expectations. In short, we regard all feedback as positive
feedback. It is with this in mind that I have passed your comments onto
the relevant department for consideration, in order that your ideas can
be incorporated into the further improvement of our products and
services.

Unfortunately we are unable to action any changes or discuss any details
of your account due to data protection issues.

If you have any internet connection or email issues please contact our
technical support team on 0845 650 0925 for standalone cable modem or
0845 650 0125 for set top box broadband or 0906 301 2222 for dial up
internet they will be able to deal with all aspects of your problem.

The email you have received appear to be spoof mails any mail from Ntl
will be from the Postmaster or via this address addresses beginning
administrator or the management are false and should be deleted.

For any other problems please contact customer services on 0800 052 2000
or 0044 1256 75 1045 if outside the uk they will be glad to help resolve
any query you may have.

I hope the above answers your query, however, should you need further
assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us again.

[blue166]

Its now official guys!

• Unlimited downloads - surf as much as you like

http://www.home.ntl.com/icat/broadband

[AbyssUnderground]

It cant be that official. The signup page still says 30gb cap

http://www.home.ntl.com/page/broadband2

[blue166]

Well they have updated 1 page,this is NTL we are talking about, expect a full site update in 12 months!

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by AbyssUnderground

So basically what you are saying is that it isnt unlimited? It still has a cap, but its just a lot higher then the original one?

Its stupid, ISP's say its unlimited, then you use it as unlimited and they get in a big mood with you

We cant win these days

Nah we better off for it, you know you wont have a per gig charge for using too much etc. Also now you have a defense of well I was told it was unlimited when before their was a soft cap in place. So there is defenitly more breathing space, and although I said its possible the bar hasnt been raised, there is also every chance it is raised and ntl will not be bothered what you do which I think will be the case as long as others are not affected in your area, if they become affected then they will likely look at the heaviest users.

---------- Post added at 00:59 ---------- Previous post was at 00:57 ----------

Originally Posted by blue166

Its now official guys!

• Unlimited downloads - surf as much as you like

http://www.home.ntl.com/icat/broadband

Interesting the 10 meg still at 37.99 and not 34.99

[kin242]

Yay official-ish. Anyway I'll be keeping 2 meg as long as 10 meg is limited. I probably dont get anywhere near 75 Mb but its more comforting to not have a cap to worry about... 2 is more than fast enough!

[Graham M]

Originally Posted by kin242

Yay official-ish. Anyway I'll be keeping 2 meg as long as 10 meg is limited. I probably dont get anywhere near 75 Mb but its more comforting to not have a cap to worry about... 2 is more than fast enough!

LoL yeah, I remember when Local Area Networks were 10MBit

[AbyssUnderground]

Originally Posted by Zeph

LoL yeah, I remember when Local Area Networks were 10MBit

So do I, my old laptop still has 10Mbps

[Ignition]

So do the people in ntl's Network Management Centre on its' badass 10Mbit half duplex switch

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Ignition

So do the people in ntl's Network Management Centre on its' badass 10Mbit half duplex switch

And to think, at Uni, we are currently on 100Mbit switches, and looking to move to Gigabit.

[astra_lestat]

Originally Posted by Ignition

So do the people in ntl's Network Management Centre on its' badass 10Mbit half duplex switch

Poor Fellows.

P.S. Nice Avatar

[KingRoLo]

Personally id like to see the price per month of the 1 and 2 meg services go down this year.

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by KingRoLo

Personally id like to see the price per month of the 1 and 2 meg services go down this year.

I wouldnt, come of it £17.99 hardly breaks the bank their are more important things then the price level of the product, we would turn into plusnet.

[Rone]

Originally Posted by blue166

Its now official guys!

• Unlimited downloads - surf as much as you like

http://www.home.ntl.com/icat/broadband

And if you click on the 2 meg unlimited "more" box, it says "30GB per month usage allowance".
Weird.