In article <46699fe2$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>, Dave P
<nospam@spamhouse.org.uk> writes
>"Chris" <nospam@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
>news:5WGMNCExRDaGFwkS@[127.0.0.1]...

>>I am trying to decide whether to migrate to
>> "Unlimited Broadband & Talk (Bundle One)" UKP 19.99
>> I phoned the sales number - and believe only some of what I was told - and
>> so I would like to check a few things here with those in the know - if you
>> would be so kind as to help.
>> 1. Static or Dynamic IP?
>> 2. How much webspace?
>> 3. How many newsgroups, with what retention?
>> 4. Can you use a phone escape code to route calls via BT?
>> 5. Does the billing seem accurate?
>> 6. Is there any traffic shaping?
>> 7. Are any ports blocked?
>> 8. Are there any unofficial help sites giving useful information?
>> Any factual information will be greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks in advance to anyone who has the time and goodwill to reply.

>You phoned a sales line and then want to check those details with people you
>don't know? Usually people ask here then speak to a company to confirm the
>answer is correct. What if you get different answers? Will you just keep
>asking on here?
>1. Dynamic
>2. no idea
>3. more than enough, a few days
>4. probably
>5. no idea, never been a customer
>6. yes, as you were told and as on the web site
>7. yes, some are
>8. it depends what info you want
>Speak to the company, read the terms and conditions on the site and make
>sure you know what it is you agree to. Get a friend or relative to read it
>for you.

Sales people often lie in order to gain business or save face.
People actually getting the service often know what they are getting.
I am seeking replies from those actually on that bundle.

The site does not seem to give the information I need.
(I may have simply failed to find it - and yet I looked carefully.)

Virgin Sales said STATIC and you said DYNAMIC.
Someone actually on that service would probably know which is true.

An unofficial website can be useful - until the ISP closes it down.
IIRC there used to be one called NTLhell.
There was also very good unofficial Freeserve website, which gave all
the technical data in a very easy-to-access way.

I am hoping for replies from those in the know i.e. those who are on the
bundle I mentioned.
I realise there won't be many of them yet - since it's a new service.
--
Chris