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But here:
[URL]http://www.theregister.com/2005/02/16/ntl_bt_assault/[/URL]
2Mb from mid-March. With the latency I currently get, that means I might be able to browse quicker than my 56k modem at last!
[URL]http://www.theregister.com/2005/02/16/ntl_bt_assault/[/URL]
2Mb from mid-March. With the latency I currently get, that means I might be able to browse quicker than my 56k modem at last!
NTL can't offer the 1MB service with a large cap or everyone will use it. The cap is a good (but annoying) way to get extra money.
Back when God was a boy we detailed how NTL were setting the trend of doubling up end users broadband speeds for no extra monthly charge. The CableForum website yesterday announced some further details - one of which, has a bit of a sting in its tail.
Old speed New speed Month cost Transferallowance
300K - 1Mbit £17.99 3GB
750K - 2Mbit £24.99 30GB
1.5Mbit - 3Mbit £37.99 40GB
As can be seen in the table above, not much changes for the majority of the packages, except for existing NTL customers using a 300Kbps service. Those that choose to be upgraded to the new 1Mbps speed (free of charge), will find their monthly usage allowance, dropped from 30GB to a staggering 3GB, just a couple of hours worth of use.
Its currently rumoured that those users exceeded their allotted bandwidth allowance, will find their service is reduced to 56Kbps
Upgrades are expected to start rolling out in 4 weeks.
Old speed New speed Month cost Transferallowance
300K - 1Mbit £17.99 3GB
750K - 2Mbit £24.99 30GB
1.5Mbit - 3Mbit £37.99 40GB
As can be seen in the table above, not much changes for the majority of the packages, except for existing NTL customers using a 300Kbps service. Those that choose to be upgraded to the new 1Mbps speed (free of charge), will find their monthly usage allowance, dropped from 30GB to a staggering 3GB, just a couple of hours worth of use.
Its currently rumoured that those users exceeded their allotted bandwidth allowance, will find their service is reduced to 56Kbps
Upgrades are expected to start rolling out in 4 weeks.
I think you keep you existing package unless you wanna change where you may have to pay for the upgrade.
Hmmm
I'd be interested to know if they are still enforcing this "admin" fee thing, where you have to pay to get your 'free' upgrade.
Do they charge it you automatically, or do you reckon it'll come in a letter?
I'd be interested to know if they are still enforcing this "admin" fee thing, where you have to pay to get your 'free' upgrade.
Do they charge it you automatically, or do you reckon it'll come in a letter?
But here:
[URL]http://www.theregister.com/2005/02/16/ntl_bt_assault/[/URL]
2Mb from mid-March. With the latency I currently get, that means I might be able to browse quicker than my 56k modem at last!
[URL]http://www.theregister.com/2005/02/16/ntl_bt_assault/[/URL]
2Mb from mid-March. With the latency I currently get, that means I might be able to browse quicker than my 56k modem at last!