General 1M/Bit Question

Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2

Sorry dog run accross keyboard, ill carry on :-

Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2 M/bit
connection, my query is, why are companies offering 1Mbit connection but
wont start til October, does this mean in affect, I would only be limited to
a 500 connection for the time being. I was looking at the PIPEX 1Mbit deal
and comparting to F2S, but both dont seem to offer immediate connection but
seem happy to take an order, the FAQ does not help much either.

Thanks in advance

andy

"a1essex.com" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Sorry dog run accross keyboard, ill carry on :-
>
> Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
> according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2 M/bit
> connection, my query is, why are companies offering 1Mbit connection but
> wont start til October, does this mean in affect, I would only be limited
to
> a 500 connection for the time being. I was looking at the PIPEX 1Mbit deal
> and comparting to F2S, but both dont seem to offer immediate connection
but
> seem happy to take an order, the FAQ does not help much either.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> andy
>

Hi,
the current 2Mb connections are on the business service, and at the 20:1
contention ratio. Although these connections are available, they are
significantly more expensive than the 50:1 service. The 1Mb service that
comes out in October is at the 50:1 contention ratio, and aimed at home
users. It will therfore be quite a lot cheaper.

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In article <bknfqo$v7j$(E-Mail Removed)>, a1essex.com said......

> Sorry dog run accross keyboard, ill carry on :-
>
> Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
> according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2 M/bit
> connection, my query is, why are companies offering 1Mbit connection but
> wont start til October, does this mean in affect, I would only be limited to
> a 500 connection for the time being. I was looking at the PIPEX 1Mbit deal
> and comparting to F2S, but both dont seem to offer immediate connection but
> seem happy to take an order, the FAQ does not help much either.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> andy
>
>
>
>
>
Oct 6th is when BT release IPstream 1Mb to the ISPs for trial.
Until that point you can only get 500.
Your options are:-
1. Sign up now for 500 and upgrade later.
2. Wait until the 1MB product (trial) goes live in October and sign up
straight to that.
3. Sign up now (with Pipex anyway) for the 1MB and sit on your thumbs
until it goes live. This is the same as 2. above really.
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Mugwump

"Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Oct 6th is when BT release IPstream 1Mb to the ISPs for trial.
> Until that point you can only get 500.
> Your options are:-
> 1. Sign up now for 500 and upgrade later.
> 2. Wait until the 1MB product (trial) goes live in October and sign up
> straight to that.
> 3. Sign up now (with Pipex anyway) for the 1MB and sit on your thumbs
> until it goes live. This is the same as 2. above really.
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> Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
>
> Mugwump

Thanks to you both, I now have a slighlty better understanding, do you
mention option 3 because Pipex have limited the offer of 1Mbit connection, I
take it you still have to pay for it even though you dont have it, but then
again the 6th is only a matter of days. You reccomend Pipex above all others
?

cheers

andy

In article <bknibm$ajj$(E-Mail Removed)>, a1essex.com said......

> "Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Oct 6th is when BT release IPstream 1Mb to the ISPs for trial.
> > Until that point you can only get 500.
> > Your options are:-
> > 1. Sign up now for 500 and upgrade later.
> > 2. Wait until the 1MB product (trial) goes live in October and sign up
> > straight to that.
> > 3. Sign up now (with Pipex anyway) for the 1MB and sit on your thumbs
> > until it goes live. This is the same as 2. above really.
> > --
> > Reply-to address is ignored.
> > Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
> >
> > Mugwump
>
> Thanks to you both, I now have a slighlty better understanding, do you
> mention option 3 because Pipex have limited the offer of 1Mbit connection, I
> take it you still have to pay for it even though you dont have it, but then
> again the 6th is only a matter of days. You reccomend Pipex above all others
> ?
>

The limited offer thing appears to be a bit of a red herring. They have
no intention of upping the price unless BTW up the wholesale price. You
won't pay anything until you become activated and this applies to all
the options.
ATM Pipex are the cheapest of the ISPs with a good track record.

I have been quite happy with Pipex for the last 18 months on ADSL. They
have their problems, as do most ISPs.

To get an idea of user feelings for a particular ISP look at the forums
on ADSLguide.
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Mugwump

"Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> In article <bknibm$ajj$(E-Mail Removed)>, a1essex.com said......
>
> > "Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Oct 6th is when BT release IPstream 1Mb to the ISPs for trial.
> > > Until that point you can only get 500.
> > > Your options are:-
> > > 1. Sign up now for 500 and upgrade later.
> > > 2. Wait until the 1MB product (trial) goes live in October and sign up
> > > straight to that.
> > > 3. Sign up now (with Pipex anyway) for the 1MB and sit on your thumbs
> > > until it goes live. This is the same as 2. above really.
> > > --
> > > Reply-to address is ignored.
> > > Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
> > >
> > > Mugwump
> >
> > Thanks to you both, I now have a slighlty better understanding, do you
> > mention option 3 because Pipex have limited the offer of 1Mbit
connection, I
> > take it you still have to pay for it even though you dont have it, but
then
> > again the 6th is only a matter of days. You reccomend Pipex above all
others
> > ?
> >
>
> The limited offer thing appears to be a bit of a red herring. They have
> no intention of upping the price unless BTW up the wholesale price. You
> won't pay anything until you become activated and this applies to all
> the options.
> ATM Pipex are the cheapest of the ISPs with a good track record.
>
> I have been quite happy with Pipex for the last 18 months on ADSL. They
> have their problems, as do most ISPs.
>
> To get an idea of user feelings for a particular ISP look at the forums
> on ADSLguide.
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> Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
>
> Mugwump

Thanks, I appreciate all your help, just out of interest do you use your own
Modem or the Frog one that comes with pipex should you choose.

Just I know a lot of people who have not been happy with it.

thanks, im going to sleep on Pipex and F2S

andy

In article <bknjmi$4fe$(E-Mail Removed)>, a1essex.com said......

> "Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > In article <bknibm$ajj$(E-Mail Removed)>, a1essex.com said......
> >
> > > "Mugwump" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > > Oct 6th is when BT release IPstream 1Mb to the ISPs for trial.
> > > > Until that point you can only get 500.
> > > > Your options are:-
> > > > 1. Sign up now for 500 and upgrade later.
> > > > 2. Wait until the 1MB product (trial) goes live in October and sign up
> > > > straight to that.
> > > > 3. Sign up now (with Pipex anyway) for the 1MB and sit on your thumbs
> > > > until it goes live. This is the same as 2. above really.
> > > > --
> > > > Reply-to address is ignored.
> > > > Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
> > > >
> > > > Mugwump
> > >
> > > Thanks to you both, I now have a slighlty better understanding, do you
> > > mention option 3 because Pipex have limited the offer of 1Mbit
> connection, I
> > > take it you still have to pay for it even though you dont have it, but
> then
> > > again the 6th is only a matter of days. You reccomend Pipex above all
> others
> > > ?
> > >
> >
> > The limited offer thing appears to be a bit of a red herring. They have
> > no intention of upping the price unless BTW up the wholesale price. You
> > won't pay anything until you become activated and this applies to all
> > the options.
> > ATM Pipex are the cheapest of the ISPs with a good track record.
> >
> > I have been quite happy with Pipex for the last 18 months on ADSL. They
> > have their problems, as do most ISPs.
> >
> > To get an idea of user feelings for a particular ISP look at the forums
> > on ADSLguide.
> > --
> > Reply-to address is ignored.
> > Reply to 'mugwump{underscore}is{at}yahoo{dot}co{dot}uk
> >
> > Mugwump
>
> Thanks, I appreciate all your help, just out of interest do you use your own
> Modem or the Frog one that comes with pipex should you choose.
>
> Just I know a lot of people who have not been happy with it.
>
> thanks, im going to sleep on Pipex and F2S
>
> andy
>
>
>
Personally I have a router (Argos special). it makes it easier with the
small network that I have because it takes away the reliance of having
to have a PC on to access the web.
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Mugwump

"a1essex.com" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:bknfqo$v7j$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Sorry dog run accross keyboard, ill carry on :-
>
> Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
> according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2 M/bit
> connection, my query is, why are companies offering 1Mbit connection but
> wont start til October, does this mean in affect, I would only be limited
to
> a 500 connection for the time being. I was looking at the PIPEX 1Mbit deal
> and comparting to F2S, but both dont seem to offer immediate connection
but
> seem happy to take an order, the FAQ does not help much either.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> andy

My concern for you would be that I would wonder whether a village had its
own exchange - if not, what kind of distance you would be from the exchange.

D

Sorry fpr delay, im right next to it, literally 30 meters, lol
"David Hearn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:bkrs76$ej9$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> "a1essex.com" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:bknfqo$v7j$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Sorry dog run accross keyboard, ill carry on :-
> >
> > Broadband is due to be switched on in my Village Tiptree on Wednesday,
> > according to BT is states that we will be able to have upto a 2 M/bit
> > connection, my query is, why are companies offering 1Mbit connection but
> > wont start til October, does this mean in affect, I would only be
limited
> to
> > a 500 connection for the time being. I was looking at the PIPEX 1Mbit
deal
> > and comparting to F2S, but both dont seem to offer immediate connection
> but
> > seem happy to take an order, the FAQ does not help much either.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > andy
>
> My concern for you would be that I would wonder whether a village had its
> own exchange - if not, what kind of distance you would be from the
exchange.
>
> D

Sorry for delay, im right next to it, literally 30 meters, lol

andy