Tech: UK. NTL Cable Modems

Subject: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 14 May 01 - 06:52 PM

Do any of the UK readers here have experience of NTL Cable Modems?

I'd be grateful to hear your views.

A few things that I read suggest that NTL isn't the most reliable solution. i.e. lots of downtime.

Can anyone tell me from the 'horse's mouth?'

Many thanks

Ed

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: GUEST,john in hull
Date: 14 May 01 - 07:07 PM

ed im currently using a similar thing (kingston interactive) its run by the local phone company,ive only had it for 2-3 weeks but have had a few problems downtime, screen lock-ups etc.make sure you arent stuck in a long contract john

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: GUEST
Date: 15 May 01 - 07:36 AM

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: Brian Hoskin
Date: 15 May 01 - 07:40 AM

I'm not very good with the technical stuff, so I'm not entirely sure if this is of use, but I have been using a cable connection with Eurobell and haven't experienced any problems.

Brian

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: Morticia
Date: 15 May 01 - 08:23 AM

I have a cable modem with NTL and have experienced very few problems, it glitched for a couple of days recently, other than that has been up and running since November.

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 May 01 - 12:42 PM

This is NTL that bill themselves as the Total Cable Service Provider, - the same company that parks a van at the top of my road every night - the same company that doesn't run a service down that same road, in an not particularly bad area of London!!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: John J
Date: 15 May 01 - 12:44 PM

Nice to see you're fighting fit again Liz!! John J

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 15 May 01 - 04:09 PM

Thanks everyone.

I think I'll give it a try. Shame the minimum contract is a year though.

Thanks again.

Ed

Subject: RE: BS: UK. NTL Cable Modems
From: clansfolk
Date: 16 May 01 - 04:53 AM

Let me know how you get on - we're thinking of adding a cable modem (Telewest) as they've just dropped the price to £25 and as we're on 7/24 at £10 - thought it might be worth the investment! (My son certainly wants it!!!!!!)

Take care and "Good luck"

Pete