LLU service now available from IDNet - Discuss here

Glenn · Oct 07, 2011, 18:43:12

Simon has just announced that IDNet will be providing a LLU option via Telefonica see here for details.

Rik · Oct 07, 2011, 18:47:55

As someone who has been on the trial, I can report that my line, which gave a 1-75-2M profile on BT's ADSL Max service, is now running at 2883 sync, with a 2.5-2.6Mb throughout. Stability is fine with a target NM of 6db rather than BT's 9db.

cavillas · Oct 07, 2011, 19:37:43

Can I get BE on my exchange at Frinton on sea.

I don't suppose so

Just checked and I can't

.Griff. · Oct 07, 2011, 19:44:59

Quote from: .Griff. on Oct 20, 2010, 22:38:57
Firstly let me say a big thank you for making the preceding statement and keeping all your customers informed.

Regarding the following -

QuoteHowever, it's clear now that we can't rely on BT alone - the risk to our business is too great. Therefore we are in the process of opening discussions with additional suppliers and we will keep you posted on how these discussions progress.

I'm extremely happy to see that you're looking into other suppliers. Granted nothing may come of it but it shows you have customers interests at heart and I can only encourage you to pursue this with complete support from me as a customer who's been an LLU user for the past 6 years before joining IDNet and experiencing the lack of end user care BT Wholesale seems to demonstrate on a daily basis.

You obviously know a lot more of the industry than me but I'd encourage you to speak with Be Unlimited who resell their network, AAISP being one example, and anyone who's been a Be customer, directly or indirectly, will vouch for their network.

FYI Be/O2 use Broadcom DSLAM's so if you're wondering what router to use take that into consideration.

Tacitus · Oct 07, 2011, 21:04:56

I think this should be a good business move for iDNet and hopefully will gain them more subscribers. Sadly I can't get O2/Be on my exchange so it won't affect me.

Interesting they are keeping the prices/allowances the same for both BT and O2/Be, whereas A&A charge a premium.

Lance · Oct 07, 2011, 23:01:31

Fantastic news.

esh · Oct 08, 2011, 00:05:04

Maybe this is a stupid question, but do we get notified if the line in question is to be transferred to Telefonica?

Technical Ben · Oct 08, 2011, 08:50:37

Whoooooohoooooooo yey!!! Woahh!!! Yehaaaaaaaaahh!! Yippppdiiidoooo! wowowowowowowow!

(my apologise, no time for a proper reply. But still.... YEY!!!!!)

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Oh, o2/BE/Telifonica. While probably the best equipment, service and company, it's the one not installed at my exchange!

esh · Oct 08, 2011, 10:07:21

I have Be/O2 available at this exchange. I have zero experience with their networks, though what I have heard is generally positive. I still think this can only be a good move for IDNet.

Another question, what sort of downtime can what expect from a transition between networks? I assume your login does not change, just that IDNet moves you to a different hostlink or whatever.

Steve · Oct 08, 2011, 10:28:28

There will have to be some work at your local exchange i.e. a lift and shift. I assume the IDNet login will be the same as they have linked into the Be/02 network. Whether one can choose to opt out as opposed to opt in I'm not sure.

Rik · Oct 08, 2011, 11:20:17

Quote from: esh on Oct 08, 2011, 10:07:21
Another question, what sort of downtime can what expect from a transition between networks? I assume your login does not change, just that IDNet moves you to a different hostlink or whatever.

A few minutes in my case, certainly less than 30.

The current BT logins are mirrored on the new connections, so it's totally transparent.

esh · Oct 08, 2011, 11:39:41

29 minutes for BT to unplug a cable, 1 minute for Telefonica to put it in their end. Right.

Well, my line isn't that bad (though it has been steadily degrading for some time now...), but I guess I'm willing to try it if IDNet want

It would just be nice to know with a bit of prior warning if/when you are being switched over.

Rik · Oct 08, 2011, 11:42:29

You'll get a date and probably a time span.

esh · Oct 08, 2011, 12:06:27

Sorry, another question. Does the IP address change?

Rik · Oct 08, 2011, 12:09:53

No.

Simon_idnet · Oct 08, 2011, 14:35:42

Hi esh, if you would like to move across to the Telefonica platform just drop us a mail - support at idnet . com

pctech · Oct 08, 2011, 18:22:44

I'm sorely tempted to give it a whirl as BE quote 12 Meg on the line.

IF I do get a Mac from my current provider and place an order can I drop a mail and ask to get straight onto Telefonica's kit?

Rik · Oct 08, 2011, 18:24:16

Yes.

pctech · Oct 08, 2011, 18:25:57

I may give it a whirl in a few months if its just a one month contract, nothing ventured and all that.

Rik · Oct 08, 2011, 18:26:33

It's worked for me, Mitch.

pctech · Oct 08, 2011, 18:28:22

I'll have a think.

esh · Oct 08, 2011, 18:54:38

The Be website quote me 9Mbit on this line, which I find highly peculiar since it is ADSL1!

Thanks Simon, I'll give it a good think over, as now would be a good time to do it if ever, as I am around to poke at things should they break.

Technical Ben · Oct 08, 2011, 19:24:46

ASDL1 might be for BT, where as if O2/BE have their own equipment, they already install ASDL2+ as default. Hence the upgrade.

Steve · Oct 08, 2011, 19:30:53

I guess that's the current state of many exchanges i.e. mine adsl2 is available with TalkTalk and Sky. I wonder about bandwidth allowances, as an IDNet customer on BT adsl2+ switching to Telefonica, will if allowances remain the same have an increased allowance over an IDNet BT adslmax to Telfonica switch.

Lance · Oct 08, 2011, 21:32:17

Unfortunately I don't have Be/O2 on my exchange, but I am due for fibre by this time year.