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Re: [LUG] re ISP's - FYI

 

On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:13:55 +0100
Julian Hall <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Julian,
  
> Logically 'unlimited' means 'this service has no limits' so any
> placed on it mean that the provider is guilty of false advertising.

I agree, totally.  Unfortunately, for a long time, BT advertised a
capped service as unlimited.  The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority)
failed to intervene.

Having said that, it's been some time since I've seen those adverts, so
hopefully, we're seeing a return to more sane definitions of terms.

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