New Isp

the-bruce · Apr 07, 2009, 15:13:11

Hi guys, im with Adsl24 atm, but since Entanet started traffic shaping/throttling/restricting whatever you want to call it

Im looking for a new isp ...

Ive narrowed it down to 2

Idnet and Vivaciti

I have a good line, My Sync speed is 8128

So i would be keen to know what speeds are like in the evening/week-ends etc..

Any replies would be gratefully received.

Cheers Brucey

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Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 15:15:59

Hi Bruce and welcome to the forum.

For me, speeds never change, IDNet drive my line as fast as it will go, 24/7. Admittedly, I have a lousy line with a 2.5M profile, but I think most people will tell you speeds are consistently high. Pings are good too, on an interleaved line, I average 22ms to IDNet.

I thought Vivaciti were an Enta-reseller?

kinmel · Apr 07, 2009, 15:21:42

Hi The-bruce,

Idnet do not throttle and try to keep spare capacity available, so there is no congestion within their systems, day or night. Idnet do not close or restrict any ports and there is no traffic shaping. You have your monthly bandwidth allowance and have unfettered use of it. Additional bandwidth is £1 per Gb.

Any shortcomings on BTs network is of course common to all ISPs.

Idnet offer a 1month contract, so you try it without any risk.

Any

quandam · Apr 07, 2009, 15:22:10

Bruce

Rik & Kinmel's' posts say it all. Don't hesitate, go for it, you won't regret it, excellent ISP

the-bruce · Apr 07, 2009, 15:26:46

Quote from: Rik on Apr 07, 2009, 15:15:59
Hi Bruce and welcome to the forum. For me, speeds never change, IDNet drive my line as fast as it will go, 24/7. Admittedly, I have a lousy line with a 2.5M profile, but I think most people will tell you speeds are consistently high. Pings are good too, on an interleaved line, I average 22ms to IDNet.

I thought Vivaciti were an Enta-reseller?

They have got another supplier http://www.vivaciti.net/forum/showthread.php?t=559 its called surfwise 75 gig

btw thanx for the prompt replies

Brucey

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Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 15:29:12

Ah, I thought I'd read somewhere they were an Enta-reseller, so I wasn't wholly wrong. Often, the clue is in the fact they don't have their own forum on ThinkBroadband.

the-bruce · Apr 07, 2009, 15:34:48

I was looking at home supermax, 60 gig a month is more than enough for me ..

Altho im quite partial to the odd linux distro

btw is there any off-peak period?

Cheers brucey

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Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 15:41:42

Off-peak is midnight to 9am.

Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 15:46:34

One other thing I should mention, Brucey, is that once you sign up with IDNet, and get your login details, you can set up and use immediately your email addresses (as many as you want), webspace, blog space and photo album.

Glenn · Apr 07, 2009, 15:47:41

The off peak period still counts to your download total, uploads are unrestricted.

the-bruce · Apr 07, 2009, 15:48:34

So free usage from midnight to 9am nice

Finally ...

Is there a control panel to monitor my peak usage?

And lastly

I presume i can get interleaving switched off if i require?

Cheers Again Guys

Brucey

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Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 15:51:43

There's a control panel and an optional RSS feed. IDNet will get interleaving turned off for you, but the BT system may have other ideas and turn it straight back on.

Off peak isn't free usage, it only actually applies to Home SuperMax, where you have a 30GB peak and 30GB off-peak limit. OTOH, uploads don't count towards your allowance on any package.

the-bruce · Apr 07, 2009, 15:59:11

Quote from: Rik on Apr 07, 2009, 15:51:43
There's a control panel and an optional RSS feed. IDNet will get interleaving turned off for you, but the BT system may have other ideas and turn it straight back on.

Off peak isn't free usage, it only actually applies to Home SuperMax, where you have a 30GB peak and 30GB off-peak limit. OTOH, uploads don't count towards your allowance on any package.

Ah i see 30 gig for peak 30 for off-peak, thats even better.

Again thanx for the replies guys, it looks like auld Brucey might be jumping ship, and this place looks favorite ..

Brucey

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Rik · Apr 07, 2009, 16:01:35

I don't think you'll regret it, I've been with IDNet for almost 2.5 years and it's been a great experience. I've even moved my phone line over to them now.

Sebby · Apr 07, 2009, 19:16:26

The only thing I was going to mention was that Vivacity is an Entanet reseller, but I see that this has been mentioned. Go with IDNet, you won't be disappointed.

davej99 · Apr 07, 2009, 20:52:54

Hi there Bruce,

Is that "thebruce," one time of the Thinkbroadband Virgin Media ADSL Forum and publisher of the the spoof Braveheart video? If it is, then you might recollect we were debating the merits of ADSL24 in Jan 2008. In the end I decided on IDNET, because of the no throttling policy and having checked Entas central useage. All I can tell you is I have never found any evidence of IDNET related congestion. I rather like the hands on management and tech support that picks up on the third ring. For me IDNET is an unconditional recommend.

Dave

Simon · Apr 07, 2009, 21:02:34

Hi Brucey,

I can only echo what has already been said. I've been with IDNet for just over 18 months now, and while there have been occasional glitches, mainly with email, IDNet have been quick to respond, and their customer service is second to none. I don't think you'll regret the move.

Sebby · Apr 07, 2009, 22:32:55

How rude of me...

Ray · Apr 07, 2009, 22:36:54