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Switching from UTV & EIRCOM to VODAFONE

  • 05-07-2010 6:35pm
    #1
    Calebmcd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭


    I joined UTV Internet on 13/01/2010, I had my landline still with Eircom(Moved house).

    Now the 6 months is up(Is it?) Vodafone say they will do all the work!
    Is this true? Or do I have to tell UTV i'm switching.

    And yes, I know they charge €29.99 to cancel. (6 months+)

    Both Eircom(line rental) and Utv(broadband) are 6 month contracts.

    Anybody been in this situation already.

    Getting 24mb:o


Comments

  • #2
    jay93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭jay93


    good luck with vodafone their service is dire if you even get 3mb on the 24mb line id be suprised to be honest


  • #3
    Calebmcd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Calebmcd


    jay93 wrote: »
    good luck with vodafone their service is dire if you even get 3mb on the 24mb line id be suprised to be honest

    Its either them or Eircom not much choice!


  • #4
    Honda08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 497 ✭✭Honda08


    Calebmcd wrote: »
    Its either them or Eircom not much choice!

    do you not value you sanity?
    :confused::confused:


  • #5
    Calebmcd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Calebmcd


    I've been with

    Eircom
    BT
    ESAT
    UTV

    My parents are with Vodafone(switched from BT), there 3mb seems fine!
    They can't get better than 3mb though.

    If I don't get what I pay for then i'll complain.


  • #6
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Have you checked your line quality to see what it is capable of?


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  • #7
    Calebmcd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Calebmcd


    dub45 wrote: »
    Have you checked your line quality to see what it is capable of?

    Just over 21mb sync speed Ithink.
    DL UL
    ATT 15.0 db 9.0 db
    Noise Margin16.9 db 11.0 db

    Currently on 8mb


  • #8
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Calebmcd wrote: »
    Just over 21mb sync speed Ithink.
    DL UL
    ATT 15.0 db 9.0 db
    Noise Margin16.9 db 11.0 db

    Currently on 8mb

    I would be reluctant to leave the administrative stuff to any isp. I would make sure and confirm the cancellations myself but then I am just an old cynic:)
    Dont forget that with most isps you are required to give a month's notice even when your initial contract period has expired.


  • #9
    ciaran75
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭ciaran75


    friend of mine has just left vodafone, they were awful

    paying for a 7Mb line but mostly got less than 1Mb
    they dropped him to lower packages to see if it made any difference.
    it didn't, could never understand that logic, speed to slow so put u on a slower line.

    even at 3am he would only get 3 - 4mb

    he's now with upc and can't believe he constantly has over 14mb on his 15mb line even during peak times.


  • #10
    Calebmcd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Calebmcd


    Well I currently get 8mb or 6.5(actual)

    So if my 24mb isn't up to snuff then i'll cancel the contract.
    Also I have to wait a month. Because its written in the contract to give a months notice!


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