Well - those people at Bt have just taken the "un" out of un-limited. Thanks pctuk for the heads up; My view? Shun BT and move onto a proper high speed isp : Blueyonder.
As pctuk says in his email, it is a cunning ploy (is it as cunning as a fox who is professor of cunning at cunning university - i hear you say) to shift its users from their "surf unlimited program" to their High (bah the irony) speed internet program.
"*** Planned changes to your internet service - please read! ***
High use of BTopenworld's unmetered internet access services affects our ability to provide the quality of internet network service you, and our other customers, expect. This is because, like most dial-up internet services, you share access to our bank of modems with other customers.
Changes, which are likely to affect you
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We currently maintain the quality of our unmetered internet access service for the majority of customers by restricting daily usage under our current terms and conditions. However, some customers are now going online for long periods of time which makes it difficult to maintain quality at a reasonable price. We therefore intend to introduce a lower daily use limit - down from 16 hours to 12 hours in any given 24-hour period. This change will take effect from 5th June 2002.
We've noticed that you are making extensive use of the internet and unless your usage is likely to lessen in the future, you may be affected by this.
£90 credit with BTopenworld Broadband Home 500 Plug & Go
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With this in mind, we feel that a high speed, 'always on' connection to the internet may better suit your needs. BTopenworld Broadband is designed as a fast, "always-on" connection to the internet without the need for a second line or to change your email address."
Are you a Bt user out raged by this price hike? Move onto blueyonder.
View: Bt Home
View: Blueyonder Cable Internet
As pctuk says in his email, it is a cunning ploy (is it as cunning as a fox who is professor of cunning at cunning university - i hear you say) to shift its users from their "surf unlimited program" to their High (bah the irony) speed internet program.
"*** Planned changes to your internet service - please read! ***
High use of BTopenworld's unmetered internet access services affects our ability to provide the quality of internet network service you, and our other customers, expect. This is because, like most dial-up internet services, you share access to our bank of modems with other customers.
Changes, which are likely to affect you
---------------------------------------
We currently maintain the quality of our unmetered internet access service for the majority of customers by restricting daily usage under our current terms and conditions. However, some customers are now going online for long periods of time which makes it difficult to maintain quality at a reasonable price. We therefore intend to introduce a lower daily use limit - down from 16 hours to 12 hours in any given 24-hour period. This change will take effect from 5th June 2002.
We've noticed that you are making extensive use of the internet and unless your usage is likely to lessen in the future, you may be affected by this.
£90 credit with BTopenworld Broadband Home 500 Plug & Go
--------------------------------------------------------
With this in mind, we feel that a high speed, 'always on' connection to the internet may better suit your needs. BTopenworld Broadband is designed as a fast, "always-on" connection to the internet without the need for a second line or to change your email address."
Are you a Bt user out raged by this price hike? Move onto blueyonder.
View: Bt Home View: Blueyonder Cable InternetIf you're tempted(im sure as hell not) to consider BTopenworld Broadband, we've created a special offer just for you - if you upgrade to BTopenworld Broadband Home 500 Plug & Go in May or June, we'll give you a credit of £90 - this offer is in addition to any special offers on BTopenworld Broadband Home 500 Plug & Go running at the time.
If you'd like to take advantage of this offer and order BTopenworld Broadband or find out more, please go to http://www.btopenworldservice.com/broadband
BTopenworld team
Offer Details
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* This £90 is payable to your credit card used when ordering BTopenworld Broadband (Home 500 Plug & Go) and will be credited during your first month's rental after line activation.
* Offer is being made to you individually. It is not transferable to other customers or accounts, and is limited to the first 5,000 customers who apply.
* Offer ends on 30th June 2002 (line activation to be completed by 31st July). It is in addition to any other offers running until that time.
* The normal installation charge for BTopenworld Broadband Home 500 Plug & Go is £150 (£65 line activation, £85 for equipment - no engineer visit required). We're also offering free line activation on orders placed until 31st May. Line activation to be completed by 30th June to receive this offer. So all you will pay is £85 (for equipment) at set up.
* The monthly fee is £29.99 (payable in addition to normal telephone line rental and voice call charges) for a minimum service period of one year. BTopenworld Broadband Terms & Conditions apply.
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