O2 did it. They used to offer unthrottled LLU but now they're offering severely throttled LLU during peak times.

In reply to a post by Zadeks:

O2 did it. They used to offer unthrottled LLU but now they're offering severely throttled LLU during peak times.

Wrong, that's on the new packages. The old packages remain as they were.

I'm with Zen because I need an unshaped connection. I don't want to have to wait weeks for a "P2P" style game (Operation Flashpoint) to be added to the traffic management system. I need 8 usable static IPs with the ability to update the RDNS myself without having to call someone or open a ticket. I don't know if you have seen how BT configure their IP addressing but it's truly laughable.

In reply to a post by BatBoy:

In reply to a post by Zadeks:

I'm sure they already have traffic shaping included in the T&Cs. There's nothing stopping them from increasing the severity/including other protocols.

This is FUD.

In reference to www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/dynamicmodules/page...:

36. Occasionally, we may have to:

1. interrupt the service. If we do so, we will restore it as quickly as we can;
2. change your area code or phone number, or access numbers; or
3. make minor changes to certain technical specifications, including limits for transferring information which are associated with the service.

Is it possible to sign-up to the old packages? Nope. I wonder why.

In reply to a post by Zadeks:

I'm with Zen because I need an unshaped connection. I don't want to have to wait weeks for a "P2P" style game (Operation Flashpoint) to be added to the traffic management system. I need 8 usable static IPs with the ability to update the RDNS myself without having to call someone or open a ticket. I don't know if you have seen how BT configure their IP addressing but it's truly laughable.

Need it for what?

Was curious that when I spent most of the summer playing Modern Warfare 2 (about as P2P based a game as you can get unfortunately) it ran as well as anyone elses.

Care to tell us what package you use and your total outlay per month?

Changing the terms (notification)
50. If we make a change to the price or the terms and conditions of a service which is to your material disadvantage, you will not have to pay a charge if you decide to end that service early, unless the Tariff Guide says otherwise. However, once we have told you about such a change, you must let us know that you want to end that service within 10 days. This agreement will continue to apply to any other services that are not affected by any changes that we make.

In reply to a post by Zadeks:

Is it possible to sign-up to the old packages? Nope. I wonder why.

Because they have been discontinued. However, if you're on one, it's unchanged.

They've been discontinued because they're unable to cope with the bandwidth demand.

...which is to your material disadvantage...

If BT say it isn't material, taking them to court could be an expensive way to discover you're wrong.

And if you accept a small change (which you accept they are allowed to do), that then becomes the baseline for future small changes... mighty oaks.