[Gllug] (OT) Demonic dropping out

[Bernard Peek]

On 25/07/10 12:44, Peter Childs wrote:
> On 25 July 2010 10:50, t.clarke<tim at seacon.co.uk>  wrote:
>    
>> As I said they are not at the supercheap end of the market - I did not
>> describe them as cheap ! I have no idea what Demon charge in comparison.
>>
>> I was simply pointing out an alternative, without any idea as to anyone's
>> financial circumstances.
>> Tim
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> > From what I've seen current pricing of Broadband.....
>
> Unlimited Over 8Mbs (ie Virgin/ADSL2+)>£18.00
> Limited Over 8Mbs>£10.00
> Limited Under 8Mb (ADSL Max)<£15
>    

Price isn't everything. At one time Demon were competitively priced 
because they were technically proficient. Over time they have kept their 
premium price but the quality has declined dramatically and still seems 
to be in free-fall. The market niche that was once occupied by Demon is 
now filled by Zen who deliver a premium service to match their premium 
price. Although I'm not sure that Zen may have kept their quality focus, 
their news server doesn't deliver the spam-free service that it once did.

Pretty much the only chance for Demon now would be a management buy-out 
and an attempt to build the good name it once had.

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