BT opt out of Phorm

Ray · Jul 06, 2009, 12:11:03

Rat and sinking ships spring to mind.

more details here

Gary · Jul 06, 2009, 12:27:02

As if by magic I am teleported here

Phorm seem to be saying they are doing well elsewhere but their shares took a knock today, I can see the other big ISP's backing as far away as possible from them now.

Ray · Jul 06, 2009, 12:30:32

Quote from: Gary on Jul 06, 2009, 12:27:02
As if by magic I am teleported here Phorm seem to be saying they are doing well elsewhere but there shares took a knock today

NP, Gary, did you enjoy the trip?

I think that decision by BT could prove fatal to their ambitions in this country.

Gary · Jul 06, 2009, 12:34:54

Quote from: Ray on Jul 06, 2009, 12:30:32
NP, Gary, did you enjoy the trip? I think that decision by BT could prove fatal to their ambitions in this country.

I did Ray, wish I could get into town that easily

I agree I think thats nailed Phorm in the UK pretty much, no one will want to lose customers in a recession, and Phorm is the kiss of death, I mean even the Government did not want anything to do with them, they must be really bad

Ray · Jul 06, 2009, 12:46:47

I agree, Gary, I think they're likely to run into problems with the EU as well.

Gary · Jul 06, 2009, 12:59:17

Quote from: Ray on Jul 06, 2009, 12:46:47
I agree, Gary, I think they're likely to run into problems with the EU as well.

Lets hope so, Ray, I do not want to see people out of work but Phorm and its profiling for advertisements has a much more sinister side, and I am glad to see it being rejected.

Rik · Jul 06, 2009, 14:57:58

We are unanimous, to quote the late Molly Sugden.

Ray · Jul 06, 2009, 15:03:29

It would seem so, Rik, are you now back in permanent residence?

Gary · Jul 06, 2009, 15:06:21

Quote from: Rik on Jul 06, 2009, 14:57:58
We are unanimous, to quote the late Molly Sugden.

We are indeed, great to see you back Rik

Rik · Jul 06, 2009, 15:08:25

Thanks, Gary.

Sebby · Jul 06, 2009, 19:02:28

I just read about this on the way home. I hear Phorm's share price has dropped considerably. Who said prayers don't get answered?

Rik · Jul 06, 2009, 19:04:53

Justice is mine sayeth the EC.

colonelsun · Jul 06, 2009, 20:02:48

I note that the company has seen interest from another 15 countries. Most likely countries with few human rights, a compliant press and governments who care little for their international profile.

Which is, after all, what this product was designed for in the first place.

Ray · Jul 08, 2009, 14:49:21

It seems TalkTalk have dumped them as well now here

Rik · Jul 08, 2009, 14:52:02

You can here the scurrying noises from here, can't you Ray.

Ray · Jul 08, 2009, 14:53:24

Quote from: Rik on Jul 08, 2009, 14:52:02
You can here the scurrying noises from here, can't you Ray.

You can, I bet Virgin will be next.

Rik · Jul 08, 2009, 14:59:38

Tomorrow?

zappaDPJ · Jul 08, 2009, 17:53:06

Quote from: colonelsun on Jul 06, 2009, 20:02:48
I note that the company has seen interest from another 15 countries.

That's what they are saying but there's no evidence to support it. It seems they are trying to talk up a product that nobody actually wants.

Rik · Jul 08, 2009, 17:56:31

It does, Zap, but then I guess they have to.

Colin Burns · Jul 08, 2009, 18:12:13

Quote from: Rik on Jul 08, 2009, 14:59:38
Tomorrow?

10 minutes ago

Glenn · Jul 08, 2009, 18:15:43

PHORM INC. (PHRM.LN) said Carphone Warehouse Group PLC (CPW.LN) unit Talk Talk Ltd. terminated its agreement with the company July 7.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090708-709146.html

Rik · Jul 08, 2009, 18:16:55

They must be getting near critical mass for implosion.