Exchange Status Checker

[#1]

Well it might be an idea if PN prioritises it a bit, there are examples on the boards here where people are going round in circles with a speed problem and it turns out to be exchange congestion.
CSC must have loads more call for similar reasons and you are hence creating an un-necessary burden on CSC resulting in poorer service for everyone.

[#2]

I can't believe nothing's being done even after Colin's offer!

[#3]

I haven't got a clue as to how BT supply the data, but it can't be that difficult surely.

[#4]

I believe the issue is not how BT supply the data, but that it is obtained from a system which is only accessible to ISP staff.

[#5]

It's a shame BT haven't got the sense to make it available to everyone, but then when have BT had sense.

[#6]

It's not advisable to wash your dirty linen in public

[#7]

Let me catch up with the guys in the morning and see if I can find the data needed, I might take you up on that offer Colin if I can get the info you need.

[#8]

No probs Chris - you know where I am... and you can get me on MSN etc. if necessary.

[#9]

Thanks Colin, I'll grab you soon on MSN and drop you the details in an email.

[#10]

Info has been provided, but I'm somewhat unable to do anything about it until this evening.

[#11]

Thanks to the magic of Colin, this is now updated.

[#12]

Indeed it has.   
Thanks Colin & thanks to those that either pushed for this or were otherwise instrumental in making it happen.
What is the proposed schedule for future updates?

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Virtual paths: Green There are currently no known capacity problems on your exchange. There may still be an exchange problem, however BT are not currently reporting that they are aware of it. Please contact Support if you are having speed problems, who can advise further. Record last updated: 13 Nov 09 Historical information for this exchange: Status Date green 30 Oct 09 green 23 Oct 09 green 16 Oct 09 green 09 Oct 09 green 02 Oct 09

[#13]

Missing week now added...
There's been no plans made with me at least for future updates, but it's not an onerous task now I know how to do it

[#14]

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What is the proposed schedule for future updates?

We're trying to get some development time to automate as much of this as we can in order to get the updates out quickly after they are available (weekly).

[#15]

Ok. Can we assume that in the meantime you will be grabbing the information manually & talking nicely to Colin about doing the import? The whole point of this thread was the regularity of the updating, without which the information is misleading.
Do BT really only update once a week? Seems a long time if people want to know if there is a problem with their exchange.
Are the 'Major Service Outages' here part of the same system or is that automatically updated daily by another route?