ADSL24's 300gb offpeak package is tempting but the

That is only for new connections. Migrations in are free, with the exception of migrating in from a LLU provider, and if you're migrating in from a LLU provider you'll end up paying wherever you go in the form of either cash or being tied in to a lengthy contract.

Regards,
Steve

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There is also no port blocking or traffic throttling.

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As an Entanet reseller you will find that ADSL24 is subject to how Entanet manage their network and Entanet do throttle their customers connections when they struggle with capacity issues - except they call it an "anti-loss tool".

Change the record will you? Entanet are clearly not struggling with capacity at the moment, http://noc.enta.net/?page_id=166 for the proof.
Sure there's a little spike at about 10pm that occasionally needs to be managed for a short while, big deal.

Regards,
Steve

Fact is that the OP seems to be under the impression that ADSL24 don't throttle whereas the reality is that they do. I merely gave him/her the facts.

You may wish facts to be covered up but in case you hadn't noticed this board is actually an independant site where this particular forum is for:-

"Looking for an ISP to supply you with DSL at home? Discuss your thoughts with other people who are already using DSL! ".

This board isn't the Entanet PR and marketing forum where anything that Entanet and it's PR fanboys prefer kept quiet is covered up.

And neither is it an LLU fanboys board.
And if you care to look at some of my posts in other boards you'll see that I'm not an Enta fanboy as depending on posters' requirements and budgets I have suggested Idnet, Newnet and even PlusNet, and yes, sometimes Entanet as suitable ISPs.
And none of the Entanet 'fanboys' try to cover up the ALT or what it does. Yes, when it kicks in it reduces line speeds a little at a time when needed but that is sensible network management, not the indiscriminate throttling of certain ports or protocols between certain times (or even 24/7) regardless of overall network conditions or just to cope with a real lack of capacity.

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none of the Entanet 'fanboys' try to cover up the ALT or what it does.

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Why not just call the ALT (i.e. anti-loss tool) exactly what it is then - i.e. throttling?

You were the one who decided to be extremely rude and totally ignore the OP post just to tell me to "change the record" when I mentioned Enatnet do throttle because the OP seemed to be under the misguided impression they don't.

I will leave it up to the readers of TBB to decide whether people that visit TBB are entitled to know the facts about ISPs or whether Entanet PR fanboys should be allowed to act like a bunch of football hooliogans trying to "beat up" anyone who doesn't blindly support their "team" and who would prefer the facts about Entanet's throttling not to be mentioned.

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The facts are that there is a world of difference between short term traffic management to cope with a short lived spike in demand compared with the routine throttles used by some ISPs on certain ports and protocols and that distinction has to be made, rather than mislead the OP with FUD. Like I said, I have suggested ISPs other than Entanet to other posters on these boards, it would be nice to see you once, just once, suggest something other than an LLU provider.
And if you think 'change the record' is extremely rude, I think you need to grow a bit of a thicker skin. You wouldn't like it if I was really trying

If you both check the date of the OP it is likely this is all irrelevant. How about letting the thread sink out of sight where it belongs?

You don 't get it do you Tony? Throttling in my book is getting a 2.5Mbit connection and only being able to download at under quarter of the speed, now that is throttling.


Below is all the centrals at 7.13, which is peak time, now if they are throttled, I want to know what connection you have got.



Central 1 = Green
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 2 = Green
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 3 = Green
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 4 = Green
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 5 = Green
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 6 = Not-live
Expected performance 7.2Mbps

Central 7 = Not-live
Expected performance 7.2Mbps


I will run an ISp or any company down if they stuffed me up or their service is bad, but if a company gives me a good service, I will praise them and so far ADSL24 have been fantastic, that could change. I am not a fan boy as you keep putting it, just a happy customer.

I think any Entanet supplier is good value for money or seems to be, the problem the OP is having with LLU is one reason why I would never go to LLU, people here thinks it is a good idea, but not if it is going to cost you to get off it.