Pipex have being bought out by Tiscalli *sighs*

So Ive decided to move from Pipex ASAP. Any good providers out thier with good limits etc.

Thanks
Gav

Why not wait and see if there is any detriment to your service.  You will still be on Pipexs infrastructure for the time being.

I am on Pipex and staying put for the time being.  If they mess me around I shall be moving to Be* who are cheap and good apparently.  Assuming your exchange is adsl2+ enabled you should check them out.

im _trying_ to get Be Installed at the moment, though because my number isnt recognised by the system its a bastard nighmare!

should get 18-22Mb where I am, but it does depend if your local exchange has been unbundled or not.  SamKnows will be able to tell you that

I do not know if it is just coincidence or not but I have started to have no end of problems with my connection and its been solid for ages

mine has jumped up 400K in the last 3 days.
Have not had any problems sofar.

I ordered Be Unlimited at 3pm today.  Just got an email saying that activation is on 1st August.  Now THAT i call good service, I was expecting it to take at least 10 days!  

I am actually with Tiscali...

I aint had any problems although they are monitoring my useage closely as I seem to download to much stuff. BAH!

But once the connection is running then I aint had a lot of problems.

Although I have called their Tech support and Billing depts. and they are about as useful as a kick in the balls

The only difference I have noticed is that one or two web pages, ie bbc news, forums etc.  Wouldnt load a page untill after 2-3 refreshes.  While other pages were working fine.

Its done this one or two nights now.  Recently I really havent been using much bandwidth other than checking e-mail/forums/news and other bits and bobs.

Quote from: CypherThe only difference I have noticed is that one or two web pages, ie bbc news, forums etc.  Wouldnt load a page untill after 2-3 refreshes.  While other pages were working fine.

Its done this one or two nights now.  Recently I really havent been using much bandwidth other than checking e-mail/forums/news and other bits and bobs.

That is the problem I have been having, pages not loading like tha t including the bbc

Quote from: CypherThe only difference I have noticed is that one or two web pages, ie bbc news, forums etc.  Wouldnt load a page untill after 2-3 refreshes.  While other pages were working fine.

Its done this one or two nights now.  Recently I really havent been using much bandwidth other than checking e-mail/forums/news and other bits and bobs.

heh, wonder if they have moved you over to Tiscalis less-than-working DNS servers.  They suck mightily, LOADS of Tiscali users calling me up complaining their system is timing out when trying to connect to websites.

My torrents are starting to go arse up... Think I will be looking for a move ASAP!!

Quote from: Beaker

Quote from: CypherThe only difference I have noticed is that one or two web pages, ie bbc news, forums etc.  Wouldnt load a page untill after 2-3 refreshes.  While other pages were working fine.

Its done this one or two nights now.  Recently I really havent been using much bandwidth other than checking e-mail/forums/news and other bits and bobs.

heh, wonder if they have moved you over to Tiscalis less-than-working DNS servers.  They suck mightily, LOADS of Tiscali users calling me up complaining their system is timing out when trying to connect to websites.

If thats the case Ill just point my DNS at a handy address I have.

Ive been looking for an excuse to move.  Not that Im paying it but £17 for 512Kb sucks major ass.

Ive just sent customer services this query...

QuoteHow will the recent aqquistion of pipex by tiscali affect the quality of my service.  Recently I have found pages such as bbc news, will not load untill after 2-3 attempts while others carry on fine.  Surely a DNS issue?

Surely putting the company into the hands of a rival with a less than fantastic reputation for quality of service, both cutomer &   is not a great buisness decision?  When I signed up to pipex, tiscali was a supplier I dissmised after being warned of them very strongly.  IE continuing to charge after cancellling, poor line reliability etc.  The works.

I have to be blunt to say I am less than impressed so far.

On another topic, I am confused why My Services page says I am on 1Mb when I am testing the bandwith to less than 512Kb.

On another note, I just spotted some e-mail in my pipex webmail, I never really check it, 2 back from feburary rofl.  If its real I find it slightly insulting.  My lines to slow to even consider doing such illegal acts.

QuoteDear Sir or Madam,


We have received a complaint regarding an allegation of Copyright Infringement.

We were supplied an IP address of the system that was sharing the alleged copyrighted material, which we traced to your PIPEX ADSL account.

As I am sure you are aware, this breaches our Acceptable Use Policy, (http://www.pipex.net/legal/aup/ ) and many copyright laws, namely the Berne Convention.

Please reply to this email within 7 days stating that your PIPEX account will not be used for copyright infringement or any breaches of the law or the PIPEX Acceptable Use Policy.

Failure to respond or further infringements will cause your account to be temporarily suspended,and could also result in your account being terminated.

We have included the original complaint for you to view.
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Entertainment Software Association
575 7th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004 USA

Attention:  Intellectual Property Enforcement
Telephone:  202-223-2400
E-mail:  esa@copyright-compliance.com

23 Jan 2007 11:25:54 GMT


ISP: Pipex Internet Ltd
ESA Reference Number:

Dear Pipex Internet Ltd:

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is a U.S. trade
association that represents the intellectual property interests of
numerous companies that publish interactive games for video game
consoles, personal computers, handheld devices and the Internet  in
the United States and in other countries (collectively referred to as
ESA members).  ESA is authorized to act on behalf of ESA members whose
copyright and other intellectual property rights it believes to be
infringed as described herein.

ESA is providing this letter of notification to make Pipex Internet
Ltd aware of material on its network or system that infringes the
exclusive copyright rights of and is unlawful towards one or more ESA
members.

Through the Berne Convention and other international treaties covering
intellectual property rights, ESA believes that its members rights in
such entertainment software products are entitled to the full
protection of the intellectual property law as well as other relevant
laws of your country.

Based on the information at its disposal, ESA has a good faith belief
that the IP address below infringes the rights of one or more ESA
members by offering for sale or download unauthorized copies of game
products protected by copyright, or offering for sale or download
material that is the subject of infringing activities.  The
copyrighted works that have been infringed include but are not limited
to:

Title: Warhammer: Mark of Chaos
Infringement Source: eDonkey
Infringement Timestamp: 24 Dec 2006 09:02:19 GMT
Infringement Last Documented: 26 Dec 2006 15:12:36 GMT
Infringer Username:
Infringing Filename: Warhammer.Mark.of.Chaos-RECHARGED.rar
Infringing Filesize: 3199331262
Infringer IP Address: 81.........
Infringer DNS Name: 81........dsl.pipex.com
Infringing URL: ed2k://|file|Warhammer.Mark.of.Chaos-
RECHARGED.rar|3199331262|B51B024E9A11A3E76084B8166B9255B8|/



The unauthorized copies of such game product(s) or the material that
is the subject of infringing activities appears on or is made
available through the above-listed IP address.  Those items are listed
and/or identified thereon by their titles or variations thereof, game-
related listings/references/descriptions, or depictions of game-
related artwork.  Such copies, titles, game-related
listings/references/descriptions, depictions, and material that is the
subject of infringing activities, are hereinafter referred to as
"Infringing Material."

Accordingly, ESA hereby requests Pipex Internet Ltd to immediately do
the following:

1.        Notify the account holder of the Infringing Material.
2.         Remove, or disable access to, the Infringing Material detailed
above.
3.         Take appropriate action against the account holder under your
Abuse Policy/Terms
        of Service Agreement, including termination of a repeat offender.

Please inform us whether you will remove or disable access to the
Infringing Material as requested.  Pipex Internet Ltd or the account
holder may contact ESA at the above-listed contact details, with email
preferred.  Please include the above-noted Reference Number in the
subject line of all email correspondence.

Thank you for your cooperation and prompt response in this matter.

Sincerely,

Intellectual Property Enforcement
Entertainment Software Association


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    3090777
    Open
 
 
    Entertainment Software Association
    Anti-Piracy Enforcement, Intellectual Property
Enforcement Manager
   

575 7th Street, NW Suite 300, Washington, D. C. 20004
United States of America

    1(202) 223-2400,1(202) 223-2401
    esa@copyright-compliance.com
 
 
    Pipex Internet Ltd
   

    abuse@dsl.pipex.com
 
 
    2006-12-26T15:12:36.000Z
    81..........
   
    81..........dsl.pipex.com
    eDonkey
   
    1
    No
 
 
   
     
      Warhammer.Mark.of.Chaos-RECHARGED.rar
      3199331262
      ed2k://|file|Warhammer.Mark.of.Chaos-
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Kind Regards

PIPEX Abuse Response Team
PIPEX
Abuse Fax: 01707 29 95 94
Technical Support: 08450 77 83 24
Website: www.pipex.net

What a load of B0llocks.

Have you had that on you edonkey list running? lol more likley just a load of rubbish picking people at random

Will be interesting anyway to here their reply from your ticket I thought about sending something similar myself because I have seen similar problems already long with the first disconnections in months, It may be the transition period and thats it but it does not bode well.