Eclipse-have they stopped throttling p2p ???

Mittens · 9 Dec 2006 at 18:47

Gah ! i dont know what to do now.

recently i put in a migration order as eclipse appeared to of taken a 'germany circa 1940's' approach to p2p.. 20k on a good day y'know ?

but today, im getting the ol speeds back, in peak time-- 96kb +

what on earth is going on with this isp ?? :confused:

dheyworth1981 · 9 Dec 2006 at 19:02

They knew you were leaving so they probably turned off the throttling...

The MAC is valid for 30 days, so stick around a bit longer and see what happens

norm · 9 Dec 2006 at 19:53

This has been widely reported to happen after requesting a MAC code on the ADSLguide forums.

Pretty low tactic of Eclipse.

LoadsaMoney · 9 Dec 2006 at 20:36

Migrate and get out of there, if you don't use the MAC code and it runs out, then shaping will commence again.

dheyworth1981 · 9 Dec 2006 at 20:40

Can you rerequest the MAC after it has run out.....

*has devious thought*

LoadsaMoney · 9 Dec 2006 at 22:32

Can't see why you can't request another MAC if the one you have has run out.

Locky · 10 Dec 2006 at 10:22

how do you request a mac code, if you been put on LLU buy eclipse?

tolien · 10 Dec 2006 at 10:50

Apparently they'll give you a MAC, but some of the customer service folks won't give you one (saying you're on LLU) and they claim it takes them longer to generate them.

Mittens · 10 Dec 2006 at 11:30

ok thanks for the input guys, i have my MAC i have used it and should be rid of them very soon \o/

ANDARIAL · 10 Dec 2006 at 21:22

just requested my MAC key today.wondering if i should wait till after xmas before getting another isp though.don`t want to be without bb if they screwup.anyone know how long it takes to change isp`s?

merry christmas

LoadsaMoney · 10 Dec 2006 at 21:36

Once you give the MAC to your new providor should take 7 days to get switched, did for me.

ANDARIAL · 10 Dec 2006 at 21:47

mmmm if i get my mac in the next few days it is the 10 th today means it is getting awefully close to xmas.....all those parties for the people doing the switching /paperwork etc......i think i will wait till the new year.don`t want to be without even though the download speed is being crippled

thanks for the reply

p.s. how long does the mac last?is it a month or untill i use it?

tolien · 10 Dec 2006 at 22:05

The MAC's valid for 30 days from generation to use (but use doesn't mean your migration).

booyaka · 11 Dec 2006 at 13:24

had the same thoughts about the christmast period etc.

however got my MAC code from tiscali and decided to go with Newnet and they have confirmed live date 7 days for order date which is pretty good.

Moley · 11 Dec 2006 at 13:27

I'm thinking of moving from eclipse in the new year too. I don't use P2P a massive amount, but when I do I'd like it to run at a reasonable rate.

Also more and more software companies are starting to use P2P for software distribution - Blizzard for the WoW updater as an example. I hate having to wait ages for a WoW update to d/l.

:rolleyes: