From: bob@sick-of-spam.invalid   
      
   In article ,   
      mm0fmf  wrote:   
   > On 20/09/2024 09:16, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
   > > On 19/09/2024 22:01, mm0fmf wrote:   
      
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   > >> I have a 20/130Mbps cable package. My road was fibred and the   
   > >> same package was £17/month cheaper on fibre than cable. I could   
   > >> get moved to fibre and eventually move to 900/900Mbps. I moaned   
   > >> and moaned at the cable provider (Virgin) and they price   
   > >> matched the cable to stop me leaving.  I didn't have to change   
   > >> anything which suits a lazy sod like me.   
   > >>   
   > >>   
   > > You mean you passed up an opportunity to leave Virgin and save   
   > > money? Everyone I know who was on Virgin cable is now on   
   > > something else.   
   > >   
   > >   
   > Well now you know someone who didn't.   
      
   Similar for me. Been with Virgin since 2000 as BT were useless at   
   that time. Yes, they're expensive but fast and reliable at least for   
   me.   
      
   This year we get leaflets through the door from BRSK for full fibre.   
   But, they use CGNAT, not good and to get around that you can buy a   
   static IP which is another £5 per month.   
      
   They were still cheaper by £20 per month. Phoned up Virgin and moaned   
   and moaned, they knocked £16 off the bill so still £4 more but it's a   
   known product with known benefits/issues and the BRSK offer is just   
   that, it will not last. It's just to draw new customers who will get   
   a shock next time around.   
      
   In addition I will not upset the neighbours by getting BRSK and   
   therefore getting a pole installed for which I would not be thanked.   
      
   Money is not the only factor.   
      
   Bob.   
      
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