BT Speed Upgrade CAP Downgrade : Move to what ISP ?
17 February 2005, 12:41 PM
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BT Speed Upgrade CAP Downgrade : Move to what ISP ?
Looks like they will want £2 For every GB over your 15GB allowance @£26.99 the only way to get 30GB it to go via BTyahoo @£29.99
I know this has been done to death but as the speeds increase the prices are changing fast at the moment .I'm going to move my connection to an uncapped ISP I don't mind paying £30 but that's my topps.
I've seen UKonline are doing no cap 2Mb for £29.99
anything better out there
Craig.
I know this has been done to death but as the speeds increase the prices are changing fast at the moment .I'm going to move my connection to an uncapped ISP I don't mind paying £30 but that's my topps.
I've seen UKonline are doing no cap 2Mb for £29.99
anything better out there
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17 February 2005, 12:57 PM
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I'm with plus net and they're changing their 21.99 a month Premier account form unlimited to a Fair Useage system
The way it works is you get the fastest speed available on your line/exchange - this can be anything from 512k up to 8mb - yes 8mb!!
The Fair Use things works by allowing you so much data transfer.
At 21.99 a month I get 30gb of data. If I go over that in a month, I get to level 1 of fair use. If I'm under 30gb the next month, I go back to level 0.
If I'm above my transfer allowance 3 times then my internet is reduced to 128k connection until the end of the month.
Sounds compliacted but is okay if you're downloading less than 30gb (or 50gb for 29.99 a month)
The way it works is you get the fastest speed available on your line/exchange - this can be anything from 512k up to 8mb - yes 8mb!!
The Fair Use things works by allowing you so much data transfer.
At 21.99 a month I get 30gb of data. If I go over that in a month, I get to level 1 of fair use. If I'm under 30gb the next month, I go back to level 0.
If I'm above my transfer allowance 3 times then my internet is reduced to 128k connection until the end of the month.
Sounds compliacted but is okay if you're downloading less than 30gb (or 50gb for 29.99 a month)
17 February 2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RB5-Black
Email back from UKonline £29.99 for 2Mb No cap and all I need is my mac code.
Did consider changing but trying to save money!!
17 February 2005, 09:36 PM
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I'm curious, being plugged in non stop with website development, bbs use etc and using streaming videos I have trouble hitting 5 gigs a month on a 1meg line, what do you have to do to be eating up over 30 gigs?
On the PlusNet forums I've seen people who are well over 100 gigs a month who are grumbling about the fair usage thing. I think that PlusNet have got it right, heavy users free to download mega amounts off peak so regular users get the best performance.
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On the PlusNet forums I've seen people who are well over 100 gigs a month who are grumbling about the fair usage thing. I think that PlusNet have got it right, heavy users free to download mega amounts off peak so regular users get the best performance.
Mike
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18 February 2005, 08:16 AM
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The cap wouldn't cause me any real problem as I'm under 30GB a month anyway. You have to remember that the allowance is upload and Download combined.
video/Email is getting bigger all the time but the ISP's are reducing Caps so increasing prices all the time. BT will be charging £1.95 for every GB over your limit.
video/Email is getting bigger all the time but the ISP's are reducing Caps so increasing prices all the time. BT will be charging £1.95 for every GB over your limit.
18 February 2005, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RecordProduction.com
I'm curious, being plugged in non stop with website development, bbs use etc and using streaming videos I have trouble hitting 5 gigs a month on a 1meg line, what do you have to do to be eating up over 30 gigs?
On the PlusNet forums I've seen people who are well over 100 gigs a month who are grumbling about the fair usage thing. I think that PlusNet have got it right, heavy users free to download mega amounts off peak so regular users get the best performance.
Mike
On the PlusNet forums I've seen people who are well over 100 gigs a month who are grumbling about the fair usage thing. I think that PlusNet have got it right, heavy users free to download mega amounts off peak so regular users get the best performance.
Mike
You have to have an insatiable appetite for movies, games and music and download from p2p / Bit Torrent more or less 24/7.
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18 February 2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RB5-Black
The cap wouldn't cause me any real problem as I'm under 30GB a month anyway. You have to remember that the allowance is upload and Download combined.
I do think people who are downloading over 100gb a month are either...
1. running a large number of computers (10+) and all downloading lots
2. Downloading lots of movies and 1000's of mp3
I have 2 computers here in regular use plus the occasion use of 4 others and still have never exceded 3gb a month
18 February 2005, 12:27 PM
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I'm the same jowl, about 3 gigs a month and using the web a lot. PlusNet have made it cheaper for me and I'll hopefully get an 8 meg line being yards from the exchange. But if I was stealing gazzillions of movies and mp3's it may affect me.
18 February 2005, 12:44 PM
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BT state there 30GB as usage which is Up and down. One of my friends was on 1GB From BT and was stung because of this confusion
18 February 2005, 12:59 PM
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Well,
I've done about 5gb so far this month on one PC (have 2) I don't record the data on me laptop..
My pc and laptop are switched on as soon as I get in and are on till i got to sleep...
I use it for Xbox live and always use a webcam to chat ( hate typing !! )
The PC's are on MORE on the weekends.........
I don't download anything untoward...........
So I could be VERY close to this limit........
I better watch out
I've done about 5gb so far this month on one PC (have 2) I don't record the data on me laptop..
My pc and laptop are switched on as soon as I get in and are on till i got to sleep...
I use it for Xbox live and always use a webcam to chat ( hate typing !! )
The PC's are on MORE on the weekends.........
I don't download anything untoward...........
So I could be VERY close to this limit........
I better watch out
18 February 2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RB5-Black
BT state there 30GB as usage which is Up and down. One of my friends was on 1GB From BT and was stung because of this confusion
Their 'Fair Use' is 30gb Download only. Upload after between 1am and 8am doesn't count.
Also a good point about XBox/PS2/Webcam useage - these would really hammer the download allowance. It's not something I use a lot but If I did then I'd consider changeing ISP
18 February 2005, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RB5-Black
Email back from UKonline £29.99 for 2Mb No cap and all I need is my mac code.
If so I am moving providers! Is there any setup costs? I am with Pipex and think they have been great but at 23.99 or what ever it is for a 512 link its worth the extra few quid for 2mb, especially if I decide to expense my internet line which apparently I can do (within reason)
One other question though, do they block any ports?
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Check out www.virgin.net Their Plan one account looks very favourable
for £24.99 per month, No 12 month contract etc.
I've been with them for years, great service.
for £24.99 per month, No 12 month contract etc.
I've been with them for years, great service.
18 February 2005, 01:58 PM
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Checked on the ports thing, they block 25 (smtp) 80 (http) 8080 (alternate http) and 3128 (api server) all to stop people web/mail hosting from home, so no IIS/Web/Exchange servers from home allowed basically. They are the only 4 blocked though.
18 February 2005, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
So let me get this straight, its no limit at all on a 2mb line for 29.99 a month?
If so I am moving providers! Is there any setup costs? I am with Pipex and think they have been great but at 23.99 or what ever it is for a 512 link its worth the extra few quid for 2mb, especially if I decide to expense my internet line which apparently I can do (within reason)
One other question though, do they block any ports?
If so I am moving providers! Is there any setup costs? I am with Pipex and think they have been great but at 23.99 or what ever it is for a 512 link its worth the extra few quid for 2mb, especially if I decide to expense my internet line which apparently I can do (within reason)
One other question though, do they block any ports?
I would say that a lot of providers will, IMHO go down the 'capping' route as it's data transfer that costs most.
Your best bet is to peruse http://www.adslguide.org
18 February 2005, 02:26 PM
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Those ports are for UKOnline! Not an issue for me though as tried web hosting form home once and it was **** i'd never bother trying again anyway
I'm trying to find info on UKOnline in the comparison section on adslguide but cant see them listed Want to know what existing customers say basically. Want to know service is always up and never dropping as thats what I get with Pipex.
I'm trying to find info on UKOnline in the comparison section on adslguide but cant see them listed
Want to know what existing customers say basically. Want to know service is always up and never dropping as thats what I get with Pipex.
18 February 2005, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
In fact they arnt on there as they haven't got enough ratings. Don't sound that well established then.
There parent company might be on - it's easyweb or easy something.
I never had any troubles when i was on dial-up with them...though that's a bit different I know. In fact, I still use the ukonline e-mail address....but not for a lot now!
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Yep nice one they are under easynet. In comparison they come out lowest on all factors against Pipex and Plusnet but not by a great deal. Hmm but 29.99 for 2mb is still the important bit 10 day activation wait, better contact Pipex and see when my months notice will run from billing wise.
Utilitywarehouse are very cheap but service isnt yet available and again they don't look like a big provider so risky on service reliabilty.
10 day activation wait, better contact Pipex and see when my months notice will run from billing wise.Utilitywarehouse are very cheap but service isnt yet available and again they don't look like a big provider so risky on service reliabilty.
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so no problems with P2P with those ports blocked.
I checked with www.ukonline.co.uk and it does look like it's 29.99 for 2Mb with no other costs if your migrating to them.
I checked with www.ukonline.co.uk and it does look like it's 29.99 for 2Mb with no other costs if your migrating to them.