New ISP?

Desmo · 22-01-2007, 20:03

I'll get to the point....I'm getting sick of PlusNet and their BS.
I need another ISP that offers 8MB for a reasonable price.
Any suggestions?

leowyatt · 22-01-2007, 20:04

How much do you pay now?

Have 4mb from telewest, no issues at all. Great service so far

Found this site which might be good

Daz · 22-01-2007, 20:10

I ditched Plus because they were ****ing me off, and went to Sky because we could get their LLU service.

Something to be aware of is that if you opt for another ISP with their own LLU service then you have to disconnect and reconnect, which will leave you netless for a few weeks. There's currently no way to migrate from one LLU to another (though there is a process being trialled I believe).

Mark · 22-01-2007, 20:13

I gave PN a severe bollocking before Christmas and told them they had 7 days to fix the problems with my connection or I'd be gone. Even got my MAC code to show I was serious.

They fixed the problems.

I'm guessing that's because I'm on the business product set, and I know what I'm doing, so they tend to pay attention even though I've been known to get rather shirty with them.

Getting fed up with <1KB/sec P2P though so I might be looking for somewhere new anyway.

Had a look at Aquiss while I was waiting. I've heard good things from the other place, but they cost more and I don't have a personal recommendation to go on. Entanet also were recommended over there, but they've been having a few capacity issues the last week or two.

PS - regarding LLU, I believe BT Wholesale have a transition plan to turn themselves into an LLU provider, so all migrations would then be LLU. Not sure how much progress has been made on that.

Justsomebloke · 22-01-2007, 20:16

I've been with NTL since day one and it roxs.
I got 10meg real early and they have looked after me real well. I cannot fault them, i am not mentioning how little downtime i have had over the years because i don't want to put the mockers on it.
In game people ask why my ping is so low and on Source i am accused of rate hacking continuously. I love it

I'll put my NTL connection and my trusty ally keyboard up against anyone

Desmo · 22-01-2007, 20:16

I'm currently getting 22Kb/s from easynews whereas I used to get max speeds. It's pissing me right off now. Users know that they are being throttled but PN try and deny it. I'm just fed up with their BS and will be looking to move soon I think.

Justsomebloke · 22-01-2007, 20:18

22 kb/s is that dial up ?

Are NTL in your area ?

Mark · 22-01-2007, 20:20

Yup. I'd move if you're a heavy P2P user. They are seriously overloading their BT Centrals with users and crap P2P speeds is the result.

I'm not a heavy P2P user, but I do like the odd bit of BitTorrent or encrypted downloads, both of which bear the wrath of their network at times. I do hit them with 60-100GB/month of just regular downloads and stuff though (even when I'm not using it at all, my connection idles at 0.5GB/day due to automated downloads).

NTL are a bit hit and miss. Some people rave about them, others get crap service. You shouldn't need telling about that though with Sinead working there for several years.

Desmo · 22-01-2007, 20:20

Nope, no chance of cable around here. Thing is, my speeds are fine everywhere else apart from usenet groups. They throttle them but then deny it

Desmo · 22-01-2007, 20:21

Thing is Mark, I wouldn't call myself a heavy user at all. I've probably used less than 2GB in the last 2-3 months.

22-01-2007, 20:03	#1
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	New ISP? I'll get to the point....I'm getting sick of PlusNet and their BS. I need another ISP that offers 8MB for a reasonable price. Any suggestions? __________________

22-01-2007, 20:04	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	How much do you pay now? Have 4mb from telewest, no issues at all. Great service so far Found this site which might be good __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

22-01-2007, 20:10	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I ditched Plus because they were ****ing me off, and went to Sky because we could get their LLU service. Something to be aware of is that if you opt for another ISP with their own LLU service then you have to disconnect and reconnect, which will leave you netless for a few weeks. There's currently no way to migrate from one LLU to another (though there is a process being trialled I believe). __________________ apt-get moo

22-01-2007, 20:13	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I gave PN a severe bollocking before Christmas and told them they had 7 days to fix the problems with my connection or I'd be gone. Even got my MAC code to show I was serious. They fixed the problems. I'm guessing that's because I'm on the business product set, and I know what I'm doing, so they tend to pay attention even though I've been known to get rather shirty with them. Getting fed up with <1KB/sec P2P though so I might be looking for somewhere new anyway. Had a look at Aquiss while I was waiting. I've heard good things from the other place, but they cost more and I don't have a personal recommendation to go on. Entanet also were recommended over there, but they've been having a few capacity issues the last week or two. PS - regarding LLU, I believe BT Wholesale have a transition plan to turn themselves into an LLU provider, so all migrations would then be LLU. Not sure how much progress has been made on that. Last edited by Mark; 22-01-2007 at 20:16.

22-01-2007, 20:16	#5
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I've been with NTL since day one and it roxs. I got 10meg real early and they have looked after me real well. I cannot fault them, i am not mentioning how little downtime i have had over the years because i don't want to put the mockers on it. In game people ask why my ping is so low and on Source i am accused of rate hacking continuously. I love it I'll put my NTL connection and my trusty ally keyboard up against anyone __________________

22-01-2007, 20:18	#7
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	22 kb/s is that dial up ? Are NTL in your area ? __________________

22-01-2007, 20:20	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yup. I'd move if you're a heavy P2P user. They are seriously overloading their BT Centrals with users and crap P2P speeds is the result. I'm not a heavy P2P user, but I do like the odd bit of BitTorrent or encrypted downloads, both of which bear the wrath of their network at times. I do hit them with 60-100GB/month of just regular downloads and stuff though (even when I'm not using it at all, my connection idles at 0.5GB/day due to automated downloads). NTL are a bit hit and miss. Some people rave about them, others get crap service. You shouldn't need telling about that though with Sinead working there for several years. Last edited by Mark; 22-01-2007 at 20:23.

22-01-2007, 20:21	#10
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Thing is Mark, I wouldn't call myself a heavy user at all. I've probably used less than 2GB in the last 2-3 months. __________________