Wizzo
23rd March 2006, 19:45
With the imminent upgrade of numerous exchanges to IP MAX, we can now release our pricing for IP MAX packages.
For those of you wondering what IP MAX is, it is "rate adaptive" ADSL, i.e. your line will train up to the maximum it can support, with a maximum of 8 Mbps downstream and 400 Kbps upstream (800 Kbps on IP MAX Premium). Note that rate adaptive also means that the speed you get out of the line will fluctuate depending on line conditions. For example, in theory you will get better performance in winter when the copper in the road is cold than in the summer (cold = less resistance).
The speed you will get depends on your cable distance from the exchange and the quality of the wire. Only people really close to their exchange will likely get 8Mbps, but many people should benefit from speeds greater than 2 Mbps.
So enough technical here's the pricing:
Multiplay IP MAX:
- static IP as standard
- optimum connectivity straight into the Multiplay racks.
- no download limits (just the usual AUP)
- no proxies
- no traffic shaping
- @multiplaydsl.co.uk email address
- up to 8128* Kbps downstream
- up to 448* Kbps upstream
£33.99 a month (inc. VAT)
Migration from another ISP is free, but a regrade fee of £13 (inc.) applies.
Regrade for existing Multiplay DSL customers will be free when the time comes.
New activation fee of £60 (inc.) if you don't currently have broadband on your BT line.
Multiplay IP MAX Premium:
- as IP MAX but with up to 832* Kbps upstream.
£38.99 a month (inc. VAT).
same deal on migration, activation and regrade as with IP MAX.
Note that you can migrate your existing ADSL connection to us now and then take advantage of our free regrade offer for existing Multiplay DSL customers when your exchange is upgraded, saving you £13! To order, you need to send us the following information:
- The phone number for the BT line you wish to use ADSL on.
- The address to which the line is installed (as it appears on your BT bill)
- Your MAC code from your existing provider if you are migrating (You need to contact your existing ISP to get this)
- Your Multiplay website username
- Your choice of package
Email this to adslbeta@multiplay.co.uk and we'll take it from there. Activation/Migration usually takes around 7 days.
Any questions, ask away :)
* Note these are ATM line speeds, but everyone else seems to be quoting with these figures so we'll do the same. An 8128 Kbps ATM line speed is about 7150 Kbps of IP once you take the overhead off, i.e. approx 9%. Cue bvark correcting me if my figures are off :)
For those of you wondering what IP MAX is, it is "rate adaptive" ADSL, i.e. your line will train up to the maximum it can support, with a maximum of 8 Mbps downstream and 400 Kbps upstream (800 Kbps on IP MAX Premium). Note that rate adaptive also means that the speed you get out of the line will fluctuate depending on line conditions. For example, in theory you will get better performance in winter when the copper in the road is cold than in the summer (cold = less resistance).
The speed you will get depends on your cable distance from the exchange and the quality of the wire. Only people really close to their exchange will likely get 8Mbps, but many people should benefit from speeds greater than 2 Mbps.
So enough technical here's the pricing:
Multiplay IP MAX:
- static IP as standard
- optimum connectivity straight into the Multiplay racks.
- no download limits (just the usual AUP)
- no proxies
- no traffic shaping
- @multiplaydsl.co.uk email address
- up to 8128* Kbps downstream
- up to 448* Kbps upstream
£33.99 a month (inc. VAT)
Migration from another ISP is free, but a regrade fee of £13 (inc.) applies.
Regrade for existing Multiplay DSL customers will be free when the time comes.
New activation fee of £60 (inc.) if you don't currently have broadband on your BT line.
Multiplay IP MAX Premium:
- as IP MAX but with up to 832* Kbps upstream.
£38.99 a month (inc. VAT).
same deal on migration, activation and regrade as with IP MAX.
Note that you can migrate your existing ADSL connection to us now and then take advantage of our free regrade offer for existing Multiplay DSL customers when your exchange is upgraded, saving you £13! To order, you need to send us the following information:
- The phone number for the BT line you wish to use ADSL on.
- The address to which the line is installed (as it appears on your BT bill)
- Your MAC code from your existing provider if you are migrating (You need to contact your existing ISP to get this)
- Your Multiplay website username
- Your choice of package
Email this to adslbeta@multiplay.co.uk and we'll take it from there. Activation/Migration usually takes around 7 days.
Any questions, ask away :)
* Note these are ATM line speeds, but everyone else seems to be quoting with these figures so we'll do the same. An 8128 Kbps ATM line speed is about 7150 Kbps of IP once you take the overhead off, i.e. approx 9%. Cue bvark correcting me if my figures are off :)