Re: [Sheflug] Re: BlueYonder

["Chris J/#6" <nospam [at] nccnet.co.uk>]

> 
> Do you need a phone to get a phone line installed? No.

Did I say you needed a phone line? Where has this come from?

> 
> Is it beyond the realm of possibility that Mr. MCSE could bring along a
> laptop with proper diagnostic tools for setting up a network installed on
> it?
> 

No. But why not test *your* hardware rather than his own? Two reasons why 
this is a good thing...
	1. For *most* customers, they get a machine setup and configured
		and can get online straight away without having to mess
		about.
	2. For Telewest, it means they can have a job signed of as tested
		successfully, giving *most* customers peace of mind, and
		Telewest less chance of legal action being taken should
		something not work 5 mins after the engineer's left.

> Which brings me to the BT DSL fiasco - why is it they refuse to actually
> sell you a modem? Madness, absolute madness.
> 

Not been following it - I have no intention of getting ADSL in the near 
future. But look at the package as a whole - BT won't sell you a modem as its 
part of an overall package, so you rent it. Blue Yonder is the same - you 
rent the CM. Looking in other areas...you don't actually own your OnDigital 
box (if you have one) - if you unsubscribe from OnDigital, they'll take the 
box back. Telewest's normal TV package - you don't own the box.

It's starting to become a common theme in telecoms services...you don't need 
to buy anything as they'll provide all the kit. Probably all for different 
reasons...some good, some bad...

Chris...

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