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Re: [LUG] I feel like Pipex are trying to con me...

 

Rob Beard writes:
> Julian Hall wrote:
>> jon.davey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>> I'm very tempted. Why do I need the MAC address?

>> This is (another) example of two things in IT with the same 
>> abbreviation.  In this contest a MAC is Migration Authorisation Code 
>> which your current ISP will giev you that you then pass onto your new ISP.
> HTH.
>> Julian
> Make sure you get a Mac code rather than them ceasing the connection.  
> Generally if you can get a Mac code you can migrate to another ISP with 
> hardly any down time (a matter of minutes) and it's usually free to 
> migrate.  If your connection is ceased you will have to wait until the 
> line is clear of the ADSL before you can put in another order and then 
> you'll have to wait for activation (which could be up to a week although 
> usually only a couple of days) and there is a chance that you could be 
> charged an activation fee (not all ISP's charge this, some pay this and 
> just keep you on a 12 months contract).
> Sounds like you're best to get away from Pipex though.  It really gets 
> me when these big ISPs which offer awful service go on a buying spree 
> purchasing lots of other ISPs.
> Rob

I'm defonatly not happy with them. Depending on the outcome of what's 
happening at the moment I will change.
Cheers, Jon 



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