More custom for IDnet ?

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 14:48:42

Well I contacted vivaciti today and asked again about my Mac code. They asked why I was leaving and I told them due to the poor speeds from Enta. They asked who I was going to move to and I told them IDnet. I was then told that as of this coming Monday they would have new IDnet lines installed and would be selling IDnets services. Surpport would be either though them or IDnet.
So is IDnet looking to expand to the big time ?
I would like to try and find out more before I decide what to do.

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 14:53:48

I have no idea on this, Bill. I'd suggest you give IDNet a ring.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 14:54:25

A worrying development if true..

Ann · Jan 05, 2008, 14:58:35

I don't think it's anything new.. it's described here..

http://www.idnet.net/solutions/partners.jsp

It will be interesting to see what Vivawhatsit charge for the same service as a reseller.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 15:00:01

Well spotted Ann.

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 15:10:22

We could all become ISPs on Monday.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 15:20:59

Indeed Rik, not sure " Inactive " would be an appropriate name for one tho'...

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 15:21:47

It could apply to your support department, In, as you wouldn't have much to do.

Sebby · Jan 05, 2008, 15:28:11

I have to say it's a little disappointed that Vivaciti may be selling IDNet connections, but I guess that's just business.

jockwav · Jan 05, 2008, 15:38:10

Ironic,i am in the process of leaving vivaciti to come here,got my mac from them but just sitting on it at the moment.

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 15:39:36

Quote from: Sebby on Jan 05, 2008, 15:28:11
I have to say it's a little disappointed that Vivaciti may be selling IDNet connections, but I guess that's just business.

In what way, Sebby?

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 15:39:49

I was told that Vivaciti would be able to sell Enta, IDnet and Griffin. He had no price details for IDnet at this time.

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 15:46:01

Will there be any truly small independent ISPs left in a few years time ?

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 15:48:34

It depends what you mean my independent, Bill. IDNet is independent, but they do have resellers. Even BT has white label resellers.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 15:51:24

Quote from: old Bill on Jan 05, 2008, 15:46:01
Will there be any truly small independent ISPs left in a few years time ?

You will still have time to try them all first OB, don't worry..

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 15:54:22

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 16:02:11

How many more have I got left to try ?

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 16:03:54

It would be quicker to list the ones you've been through, Bill.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 16:07:18

Quote from: old Bill on Jan 05, 2008, 16:02:11
How many more have I got left to try ?

OK, here is the formulae ;..Count your Modems / Subtract this by the number of used ISP's, add the visits of BT Engineers, multiply by the number of calls to IDNet CS = result.

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 16:08:48

Now let me see. This might take a while.

Inactive · Jan 05, 2008, 16:10:25

Quote from: old Bill on Jan 05, 2008, 16:08:48
Now let me see. This might take a while.

Rik · Jan 05, 2008, 16:10:52

I've taken my socks off, so there's an extra 10 digits if it will help, Bill.

old Bill · Jan 05, 2008, 16:12:23

Its the amount of calls to IDnets C/S that has lost me.

. Still very happy with my new line. Did think about going down the LLU path but to much chance I would lose the decent line at the exchange.

Sebby · Jan 05, 2008, 18:44:04

Quote from: Rik on Jan 05, 2008, 15:39:36
In what way, Sebby?

I'm just worried it will lose all the good things that it currently has by being a small ISP.

jockwav · Jan 05, 2008, 19:45:04

Quote from: Sebby on Jan 05, 2008, 18:44:04
I'm just worried it will lose all the good things that it currently has by being a small ISP.

I was thinking that after seeing a lot of them that went the same way,then downhill.