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Content Distribution Networks
20-11-2009 11:23 PM
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Over the last few weeks if I was downloading updates (eg. Nokia Software Update) it takes AGES to download then all of a sudden after midnight it takes seconds to complete. That is franky rubbish, you are forced to wait until past your bed time (especially when you got work at 6/7/8am) for your update to complete/download.
I even notice speed differents on itunes as well, especially in the evenings. What is honestly the point in annoying customers by slowing down the popular stuff? All you are starting to do and there is evidence all over the forums now of customers getting annoyed and starting to leave Plus.Net. Hell even I'm considering leaving the second BE comes to my area next year, I been such a loyal customer for YEARS and now I'm fed up.
I'm at home mostly in the evening, my family is the same and we mainly use the internet then. I cannot accept that we have to wait longer to download stuff because we have normal jobs 9 to 5. Sometimes I'm forced on days off to get as much downloads in during the day. Its crazy the different in speeds downloading updates or watching videos at lunchtime and in the evening.
While my gaming doesn't seem to be affected (if it was I would've left by now) I need to know what is Plus.net plans are. Are you going to keep limiting our access to content that everyone likes using or are you going to allow us to use the speed of our lines.
I will not and I will not even think about allowing my connections to paid for 20mb+ if Plus.net are going to limit speeds to 1mb. That is taking the mickey and just wrong. I know you have to give a fair policy for everyone to enjoy decent speeds but its about time you actually keep up with your customers and keep up with the times. Otherwise you are going to go from one of the best ISP's to being the worse because you fallen behind. Investment is needed. If BE can offer proper UNLIMITED broadband at double the speed and with no limits on speed then Plus.net needs to start considering what they will need to do because these kind of ISP's become popular. Otherwise everyone will leave!!
Sorry for the rant and sorry if it causes offense. But its time to get with the times, 1mb speeds is RUBBISH in this time and age. Asia enjoy speeds of 100MBPS ++++ on a normal internet connection and we can only do "about 1mb" - Come on........
Re: Content Distribution Networks
21-11-2009 8:22 AM
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Quote If BE can offer proper UNLIMITED broadband at double the speed and with no limits on speed then Plus.net needs to start considering what they will need to do because these kind of ISP's become popular. Otherwise everyone will leave!!
your comparing an LLU provider to a IP stream provider.
PN have there bandwidth charges to pay to BTw.
where be an o2 had the cash to invest in llu and control there bandwidth charges better, worth noting that be and o2 have the mass profit of o2 mobile to back them up to. i would asume the broadband dosent make them much if at all any profit once they have payed for all the unlimited bandwidth that goes out of the transit links ect hence why they tempt you to have there mobile fone network by lowering you broadband cost more because they know they get a better profit revenu from the mobile youve chained your self to
Re:Content Distribution Networks
24-11-2009 9:16 AM
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We are always looking at what we need to do to make the service better. The reason the majority of the CDN stuff is slowed at peak times is to protect gaming and browsing.
Looking at our individual usage pattern, you could switch to Pro and get prioritised bandwidth all the time. It's cheaper than your current package, and offers a better experience (and upto 20Mb speeds if they're available at your exchange).
Re: Content Distribution Networks
24-11-2009 11:19 AM
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I'm on a legacy product which gets the same priorities and speedtests are usually up in the 6000+ area all evening.
One thing to note is that if you do switch it usually happens on your next billing date - you'd need to be nice to Mand to do anything about that!
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: Content Distribution Networks
24-11-2009 1:12 PM
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Re: Content Distribution Networks
30-11-2009 10:43 AM
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Its only under 20GB because we are not fully using it as much as we would do. I don't use bbc iplayer or sky player very much (even so I would) to make sure I don't exceed any limits. Switching to a 20gb package would still mean I have to be careful.
Also I would like to download movies and games from the xbox 360 service, but most are at 0.5gb each, meaning again I could hit the limits.
I bet there are charges for going over the limit. Also do you have to sign a new contract?
As for BE Unlimited, I don't have to have a 02 mobile contract 😛 never will anyway, their internet service is plain rubbish and slow, I find my current Orange service fair better and faster.
Re: Content Distribution Networks
30-11-2009 1:35 PM
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There's no change in contract for changing.
You get free overnight usage too so could use that to schedule some of the larger downloads.
Re: Content Distribution Networks
30-11-2009 2:01 PM
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30-11-2009 2:25 PM
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30-11-2009 2:41 PM
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I thought that on the new products when you hit your limit traffic was blocked and not restricted to 128kbps
But the following seems to suggest otherwise
Quote You can choose whether to add extra usage (at £2 per 2GB) or have your traffic restricted once you hit the limit (via the Data Transfer watch facility).
So what are the restrictions
Quote 14. What happens if I go over my monthly usage allowance?
An extra 2GB will be added to your allowance for the month. This costs £2 which will be added to your next bill.
To control how much you spend per month, use the Data Transfer Watch tool to set the maximum amount you want to spend each month.
Note: If you hit the limit set in the Data Transfer Watch tool, your connection will be restricted at all times. These restrictions are removed on your next billing date or if you increase your transfer limit.
Re: Content Distribution Networks
02-12-2009 2:09 PM
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02-12-2009 2:14 PM
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For future reference can you point me to where this stated and also which advanced protocols are blocked - is ftp blocked for example
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02-12-2009 2:54 PM
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02-12-2009 3:02 PM
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jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: Content Distribution Networks
02-12-2009 10:29 PM
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