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Old 08-14-2007, 12:32 AM   #1
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Default ISPs worried BBC iPlayer will overload network
ISPs are currently in talks with the BBC over their concerns that the BBC iPlayer could overload the UK's broadband networks.

Tiscali, Carphone Warehouse and BT are reported to have met with the BBC's director of future media and technology, Ashley Highfield, to discuss the issue.

Some ISPs are warning they may have to increase the amount of "traffic shaping" that goes on by restricting the number of users that could access the iPlayer or similar video streaming sites at any one time, in order to guarantee performance across the network. Other options are to upgrade the broadband infrastructure, with the additional cost ultimately passed onto the consumer.

The ISPs are reportedly not happy with the BBC's reassurances so far, and are looking for a commercial model that works for all parties, with the cost for providing the additional bandwidth needed for the widespread distribution of such services being be shared between the video service providers and ISPs.

The BBC has set a target of 500,000 users in the first six months, but some of those using the open Beta version currently available have already reported several problems with the service. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...d-network.html
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Old 08-14-2007, 12:36 AM   #2
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bunch of prats give us second rate broadband, they realy anger me
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Old 08-14-2007, 12:37 AM   #3
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Rubbish - its just an excuse for them to implement traffic shaping and / or raise prices to maintain their profit margins.
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Old 08-14-2007, 12:38 AM   #4
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Im sick of uk isps messing customers around.

I pay for a upto 8mb service, capped at my exchange at around 4mb. If i want to use my allowance to download 50 gigs of bbc programs i will do, why shouldn't i be able to i pay for it [cursing]

Basically uk isps dont have the capacity as they are over subscribed.
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Old 08-14-2007, 12:38 AM   #5
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To summarize:

The ISPs have been overselling their bandwidth for years and want to double-dip into the content providers profits.
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Old 08-14-2007, 12:51 AM   #6
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WTF is it with British companies? Do businesses in this country fail to put in place a decent business plan that allows for;

a) profit
b) expansion and growth

The bills that people are paying these companies at the moment should be going towards expanding their network capabilities to ensure that future bandwidth needs are met. Now suddenly they have to up their prices because online video (welcome to 2005 asshats) is taking up bandwidth?

It seems that all you need to succeed these days are cutting costs at every corner that impedes the need of your customers (ie. outsource customer support, have one installation van for the entire region) pay your executives massive salaries for all their non-work and then invest in a big collection bucket you can ask the government to fill when your company is on the verge of going under...

This Country....
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