[ILUG] Esat ADSL

[Niall O Broin]

On Friday 13 December 2002 10:33, Ulysees wrote:
> ?10 over eircom, where are you getting that from ?
>
> Eircom
> Speeds are up to 1Mbps downstream / 256kbps upstream
> Connection fee is 165 excl. VAT - Monthly fee is 169 excl. VAT
> no cap
>
> Our current charges with regard to DSL are as follows
> 1mg / 256k Install EUR125.24 Monthly Rental EUR205
> no cap
>
> maybe my maths are a bit screwey but 205-169=36
> and for the same service

Prices have gone up so - when I first heard of ESAT's offering it was priced 
at 99 / month. I looked at their web site but I didn't keep copies and I 
can't find pricing on-line now. However, I did find this:

http://www.esatbt.com/esatcom/homepage/products_solutions/access/dsl/dsl-benefits.htm

which has this customer quote:

"Since we obtained DSL from Esat BT we now have a permanent high speed 
Internet connection for €90 per month. This is resulting in substantial cost 
savings for us as well as the added bonus of having a more reliable and 
faster connection."
Bord na gCon / Irish Greyhound Board

If ESAT has now doubled the charges, I can only guess that it's because the 
long screwed Irish mark^H^H^H^Hcustomer is willing to pay for it because it's 
still cheaper than the alternative.

In that case, if you have the choice i.e. you're in an area served by Esat AND 
Eircom with ADSL, you can make up your mind based on price and perceived 
service.



Niall