[Gllug] More ISP 'choice': Bulldog LLU unable to give MAC codes

[Martin Hunt]

The ISP I work for accepts LLU migration codes [and doesn't
make any reconnection charge] so they are talking complete rubbish.

Regards

Martin



DL Neil wrote:
> Have finally persuaded Bulldog Broadband to accept the Royal Order of  
> the Boot. Both short-listed replacements (one LLU, one on top of BT)  
> advised that I obtain a MAC code as their means of taking over from  
> Bulldog (specifically).
>
> Bulldog's Cancellation Team would only gave me a "Cancellation  
> Reference Number". I firmly requested a MAC code anyway, but the guy I  
> spoke to read out an email he claimed is the response if he requests  
> MACs on LLU lines: <<It is not possible to generate a MAC code for LLU  
> as it is incompatible with BT's migration process>>*
>
> I'm bemused: are they saying BT doesn't handle MAC codes? Doesn't BT  
> OpenWave (?correct name) administer the last mile? So with whom does  
> Bulldog/C&W/Pipex/Tiscali have to be "compatible" if not BT? Is this  
> "Cancellation Reference" a MAC code sufficient unto the purposes of  
> other ISPs/LLUs or is it a device whereby I end up paying a lot more  
> to have my connection changed-over?
> =dn
>
> * I've asked that he forward any such email if one arrives in response  
> to my request, so that then I will have the exact wording.
>
> Ofcom's web site talks of:
> # a seamless switch known as the ?MAC process?;
> # a seamless switch known as the ?letter facilitation process?;
> # a seamless switch known as ?provide then cease?; and
> # a non seamless switch known as ?cease and re-provide?
>
>
>   

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