Plusnet Pro, we need more GB per month
Quote (the internet is unlimited in China)
HA, yeah, Would you like to google something in .cn? (anyone feel like searching for human rights through 'The great firewall of china' ?)
YOU dont charge YOURSELF bandwidth, because you own all the equipment and the lines... much like PN doesnt charge itself for bandwidth between its services.
BT charges Plusnet (and ALL ISPs) for how many Mb/s they use. PN could quite happily pay a small fixed cost, throw all their customers on it to save money and make the service super cheap....
Although everyone would get great connection speeds, throughput would suck!
The reason? because any data outside the uk BT has to pay for.. peering agreements, data transfer.. the whole network needs to be maintained and upgraded to keep customers happy.. where does the money come from ?
Quote my telphone line SHOULD be dedicated to the point of its destination
When that happened, you used to call the "operator" who "put you through" ... if you want that to occur again feel free, but it would mean you would need a line to every single thing you want on the internet (mesh network anyone?)
Quote and while my data line is restricted so that you can make more money
Not really, You get what you pay for. If you want more GB, you pay more money for it. simple.
If you read the small print of these "unlimited" packages, you'll find the FUP gives you a fixed limit of whats "acceptable" to use per month. o2 have introduced these on all packages (shame, because up until now the FUP was sort of 'suck it and see'), along with many companies who already use them.
bandwidth isnt free. for every 655mbps segment to BT (on 20cn network) PN has to pay just over £1m per annum, PLUS the installation costs of new capacity.
Yeah.. Cheap business aint it.
edit: fixed typos
Quote from: Matt_2k34 You could however, add a fourth package with PRO shaping and 60gb of usage, although it would have to be reasonable in terms of cost - as i dont think people will pay more than the high £20s... (Elite package? :))
What planet are you on?
I'd be very surprised if Plusnet could offer anything like that for less that £40. On the present Pro package 60GB usage would be £56.49 (market 3 exchange) so £40 is one heck of a discount.
You obviously have an issue with plusnet.
The 'value' package is just that, its cheap and cheerful. Its not aimed at people wanting to sit on p2p and watch iplayer etc.
idk giro, a company making money AND expanding, it seems to be running alright to me...
You see teething issues all over the forums (it happens everytime plusnet gets a massive burst in growth)
If you want free broadband go sign up to TalkTalk, Or Sky, feel free- no ones stopping you.
Want unlimited bandwidth? sure. go find someone who actually genuinely gives *true* unlimited bandwidth.
The entire system isnt "out to get you" like you seem to make out. You drive? you put fuel in the car, once its gone - its gone, you pay to put more in.. You dont go to the dealership and demand they make it work for free do you?
and 3 "videos" is abit suspect. 3 feature-length films maybe. or a few hours streaming iplayer. But as ive stated above - its not meant for that.
yep thats been up for debate for a few months now, but still - growth is all good, it pays the bills and improves the service (more money spent on it) wala
@jelv
T'was just a suggestion, i dont expect anything to be added to the product line up of that price for that amount. i was just helping the "i want lots of bandwidth for £0 please" (which obviously, doesnt work)
Also the 5gb for £5 is (again) what i think is most of the problem. It should be *much* less if its bought in advance imho. £1 for 5gb would increase the uptake im sure.
The 'value' package is just that, its cheap and cheerful. Its not aimed at people wanting to sit on p2p and watch iplayer etc.
idk giro, a company making money AND expanding, it seems to be running alright to me...
You see teething issues all over the forums (it happens everytime plusnet gets a massive burst in growth)
If you want free broadband go sign up to TalkTalk, Or Sky, feel free- no ones stopping you.
Want unlimited bandwidth? sure. go find someone who actually genuinely gives *true* unlimited bandwidth.
The entire system isnt "out to get you" like you seem to make out. You drive? you put fuel in the car, once its gone - its gone, you pay to put more in.. You dont go to the dealership and demand they make it work for free do you?
and 3 "videos" is abit suspect. 3 feature-length films maybe. or a few hours streaming iplayer. But as ive stated above - its not meant for that.
Quote plusnet is spending money on adverts rather than spending it on XYZ
yep thats been up for debate for a few months now, but still - growth is all good, it pays the bills and improves the service (more money spent on it) wala
@jelv
T'was just a suggestion, i dont expect anything to be added to the product line up of that price for that amount. i was just helping the "i want lots of bandwidth for £0 please" (which obviously, doesnt work)
Also the 5gb for £5 is (again) what i think is most of the problem. It should be *much* less if its bought in advance imho. £1 for 5gb would increase the uptake im sure.
its a proven fact, "unlimited" internet doesnt work.
running @ 512k your hardly gonna be pulling down TB's of data every month..
if you have an issue with plusnet why dont you open a thread detailing the issues, someone is more than likely able to help.
if you think your going to get yourself a perfectly unlimited service for a similar price, you clearly need advice
running @ 512k your hardly gonna be pulling down TB's of data every month..
if you have an issue with plusnet why dont you open a thread detailing the issues, someone is more than likely able to help.
if you think your going to get yourself a perfectly unlimited service for a similar price, you clearly need advice
