[Gllug] OT - NTL issues and ADSL providers

[Dylan]

On Thursday 17 January 2002 8:22 am, you wrote:
> On Wed 16 Jan, Dylan Brewis wrote:
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > After several months of enquiries, I have finally managed to get some
> > definitive information about cablemodem Broadband service from
> > NTL/Telewest in my area (Deptford.)

>    Local authorities are under pressure to restrict roadworks by preventing
> anyone digging up a road during a set period from the previous roadworks
> except for genuine emergencies. This can obviously cause problems if new
> ducting has to be installed.

Yes, I know, but I'm really concerned on principal here, and why can't a new 
fibre optic be thread down an old pipe?

>    Last week I was informed unofficially by a BT engineer that a new deal
> was to be launched on Tuesday 15.1.02. Arrange the connection with your
> ISP, buy your own ADSL kit with a pair of ADSL filters and fit it yourself,
> BT charge a small amount (I think it might be 50.00) for setting up their
> end of the link but do not attend to your end, then it's 25.00 per month
> charge for the service. I don't have any other information about contention
> levels, etc.

I'll keep an eye out for this, Cheers!


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