I really don't want to jump ship but please look at your Caps

[Glenn]

Three, T-Mobile then Orange are all working together, via a company formed for the consolidation of their networks, MBNL. Now O2 and Vodafone have signed a similar agreement.

[mervl]

Three, T-Mobile then Orange are all working together, via a company formed for the consolidation of their networks, MBNL. Now O2 and Vodafone have signed a similar agreement.

True: remind me though how long it's taken to get to that stage from when their mobile services were first introduced; and why are 02 then threatening a legal challenge to EE's roll-out of 4G, and EE threatening a counter-challenge to the tendering? 

[Glenn]

From Three's point of view, 4 years. I doubt O2 will be the only ones taking legal action, it sounds a bit underhand to allow EE to start LTE services before any licences have been sold.

[pctech]

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) works and it has that ownership model.

So does the London Network Access Point (LoNAP)

[mervl]

I agree, mutuality works if it's in the parties' commercial interests, which it clearly is with Linx (which doesn't connect directly to the multiple End Users which is where the competition is) and to a limited extent became once the 3G market matured (though it took a bit longer than 4 years, I think and an announcement isn't the same as integration and doesn't always benefit the End User with a better service). What I don't see is why the upheaval of a change of ownership for OpenReach, would make things any better for the End User (us) than the present regulated utility, nor any cheaper for ISPs. At least BT can at present use some of its ill-gotten gains* to subsidise OpenReach's roll-outs as things stand.  Mind you it might discourage these pesky small ISPs from the market. (* Yes, I do think some of them are).

Would Sky and TT have supported fibre roll-outs that render their LLU potentially obselete; why should O2/BE support fibre roll-outs that loose them market share to their competitors? I might be wrong but I don't think Linx has that sort of issue?

[pctech]

Indeed LINX doesn't but this is something Ofcom should do.

O2/BE/Sky should be able to buy in if they want to.

[cavillas]

IDNet also appear to charge for inward migration on FTTC:

If you already have broadband you can switch your connection to IDNet free of charge (excluding our Fibre broadband packages).

(my italic, look on the "Why choose IDNet" tab)

but I can't find what the charge is.

If you click on more at the bottom of the packages you can see the charge. "Activation

We can connect you within 5 working days for a one-off connection fee of £96 including VAT."

[ukwiz]

If you click on more at the bottom of the packages you can see the charge. "Activation

We can connect you within 5 working days for a one-off connection fee of £96 including VAT."

But as it is a transfer, the line has already been activated

[ukwiz]

Not much longer until the end of the month. My year is almost up, and I will be looking at packages with better caps. IDNet is not currently one of them!

[kerrso05]

Simon

Thanks for the update....I take it when you say next month that is September 2012 which begins on Saturday?....surely you don't mean October?
Some of us have been waiting for such announcement for quite some time and are glad it is coming.....in my opinion it couldn't happen fast enough....lets hope I'm not disappointed.

I'm definitely beginning to think it was October he mean't......we'll not have to wait long now......just another 31 days 

[pctech]

These web designers are perfectionists you know Harry so won't put on the production servers until its perfect in terms of both form and function. 

Joking aside if they are to automate some processes like the phone line ordering the code has to be 100% correct as it interacts with outside systems like those at BT.

[psp83]

These web designers are perfectionists you know Harry so won't put on the production servers until its perfect in terms of both form and function. 

Joking aside if they are to automate some processes like the phone line ordering the code has to be 100% correct as it interacts with outside systems like those at BT.

It's not a joke, we are perfectionists but everything has bugs!

Like today, I spent 2 hours trying to work out why a ajax form submit I built was doing everything twice, I went through all the code line by line, commenting stuff out, re checking & then I noticed I've included the ajax code twice on the same page! 



If the site is not ready then its not ready, but it'd be nice to know what packages & prices IDnet are going to have, will give us all something to look forward to and maybe stop some people leaving?

[pctech]

They won't say a thing till they are ready to launch, remember IDNET is a goldfish in a sea of sharks.

[psp83]

goldfish ? cheap and sh*t alot? 

They might prefer being called a neon or something, small & very colourful 

[kerrso05]

"but it'd be nice to know what packages & prices IDnet are going to have, will give us all something to look forward to and maybe stop some people leaving?"

Exactly pctech................it would be nice to know but I suppose we only have another 40 odd days to go....don't have to wait all that long 


If you detect a slight sarcastic tone in this posting......you could be right.

I think I have been quite patient but I think that is quickly running out. To be honest, I haven't a clue were I am going if I do move but I do know that from I started this thread back in MAY 2012 I have had to pay extra each month because no matter what I do to try and stop the overload (even staying up to 4 o'clock in the morning) we are still breaking the cap........so something has to be done.

At the moment I am so desperate I am even contemplating going over to the other side...........the dreaded BT Infinity............so I must be desperate if I am considering them. The main problem with them is that I gave them my mothers Broadband and they totally messed it up and then promised to give her compensation of £30 towards her first Bill. What did they do? No compensation and the Bill was horrendous £160.......she has never had a bill like it....but the problem appears that you pay for something in advance (which they conveniently forgot to tell us)...........Don't ask me what it was because I have forgotten

Oh I think I will just...........

[Technical Ben]

goldfish ? cheap and sh*t alot? 

They might prefer being called a neon or something, small & very colourful 

I keep some cherry shrimp at the moment. And a little snail (hard to pronounce/spell name, so I'll skip that). Might get some Cherry Bee shrimp next as they are striped, and look cooler.  

[pctech]

When I was at what was then called Middle School the caretaker used to have a tank in the main entrance hall.

Rather than going outside at breaks and lunch I often used to sit and watch it and talk to him about the fish when he was changing the water and feeding them.

He had all sorts in there, Zebra fish, think he had an Angel fish and my favourite ones, Neon Tetras with the bright strpe down the side.

I will someday buy a tank and build my own collection as I really find watching them relaxing.

[andrue]

When I was at what was then called Middle School the caretaker used to have a tank in the main entrance hall.

Rather than going outside at breaks and lunch I often used to sit and watch it and talk to him about the fish when he was changing the water and feeding them.

He had all sorts in there, Zebra fish, think he had an Angel fish and my favourite ones, Neon Tetras with the bright strpe down the side.

I will someday buy a tank and build my own collection as I really find watching them relaxing.

I used to share a house with a pet budgie. He was an idiot 

I miss the little sod.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP1q5ierKVQ

[psp83]

When I was at what was then called Middle School the caretaker used to have a tank in the main entrance hall.

Rather than going outside at breaks and lunch I often used to sit and watch it and talk to him about the fish when he was changing the water and feeding them.

He had all sorts in there, Zebra fish, think he had an Angel fish and my favourite ones, Neon Tetras with the bright strpe down the side.

I will someday buy a tank and build my own collection as I really find watching them relaxing.

Currently my fish tank has Platies, Danios, Panda & Sterbai cat fish & rummynose's

After a stressful day infront the pc I normally sit and watch them for a good hour or so, very relaxing and sometimes funny to watch

But I've had quite a few pets,
- Budgies
- Cockatiels
- Dwarf Hamsters (used to breed them)
- Guinea pigs
- Rabbits (Got one currently)
- Tarantulas (mexican red knee & chilean rose hair)

[Simon_idnet]

As you know, we'd been hoping to launch our new website this week but unforunately I don't think that it is going to be quite ready in time. I think that next week is looking more realistic. I know that some of you are keen to see our new packages so we apologise for delay.

[Glenn]

Thanks for the update, Simon

[psp83]

As you know, we'd been hoping to launch our new website this week but unforunately I don't think that it is going to be quite ready in time. I think that next week is looking more realistic. I know that some of you are keen to see our new packages so we apologise for delay.

You should hire a web designer(s) / developer(s) that can stick to time scales, not hinting or anything 

only joking, I'm sure your team is good and I know what problems can suddenly pop up.

[mervl]

  Quite frankly I find this "Will they won't they" game is becoming an (unappreciated) tease on IDNet's part. Fortunately it doesn't matter to me as I come no-where near to exceeding my present allowance and won't in the future either. But I do think it should debunk any myth that there's anything special on IDNet's part "deserving" of your loyalty. Just another ISP. IMO. There are better things to be getting on with.

[kerrso05]

As you know, we'd been hoping to launch our new website this week but unforunately I don't think that it is going to be quite ready in time. I think that next week is looking more realistic. I know that some of you are keen to see our new packages so we apologise for delay.

Simon "As you know, we'd been hoping to launch our new website this week"......NO, I didn't know that, when did you tell us this news? or did some people like the Moderators get this news? what I did know was that you were going to announce new caps or packages after the Olympics which is over a month ago....which is very disappointing. Why can you not give your loyal customers even a hint at what the new packages are going to be? Surely it doesn't depend on a Web Designers brief to give us this news. The Web Design is only to advertise to those who will be potential customers information on the new packages, why not give your present customers the news first? so that we know whether or not we are staying or having to look for somewhere else.

For those that ridiculed me about how many days there are in a month, it now appears you are the ones that have egg on your faces because it looks like in Idnet terms a month is 36+ days.......and in case nobody understands that statement/quip ..........I'm being Sarcastic 

I sure nobody is really interested in my plight but again I am straight through the cap barrier this month again and there is nothing I can do about it.......other than to wait for this announcement.

[kerrso05]

Quite frankly I find this "Will they won't they" game is becoming an (unappreciated) tease on IDNet's part. Fortunately it doesn't matter to me as I come no-where near to exceeding my present allowance and won't in the future either. But I do think it should debunk any myth that there's anything special on IDNet's part "deserving" of your loyalty. Just another ISP. IMO. There are better things to be getting on with.

Mervl.......I totally agree. To me (who is having to live with the unfair caps) it is becoming an unappreciated tease...will they, wont they....when will they, when should they.......after the Olympics, no after the paralympics.......it has just got tedious to say the least.