NTL have released information on the restructuring of their broadband packages, which they aim to implement fully by the end of this year. The first to receive the new proposed speed of 10Mb will be users of their existing 3Mb service. NTL then hopes to offer a 10Mb service to all existing customers by 2006.
A revised bandwidth limit will see existing 3Mb customers given 75Gb, instead of 30Gb which is the advised limit at the moment. It is thought that customers on the 1Mb and 2Mb packages will be given smaller amounts of bandwidth a month, but with the same 10Mb speed shared throughout. NTL will also offer other packages with unlimited usage. NTL stated "For the first time, a customer will be able to match speed, usage allowance and price to their individual needs. A new broadband user will be able to enjoy the same 10Mb speed as an experienced surfer and as their online expertise grows, simply move up to a higher allowance." Tools are expected to be included to monitor bandwidth usage.
Ahead of the launch of an all 10Mb service NTL also aims to include a flexible speed service. This will include a "Turbo Button". This, according to NTL will provide customers with added flexibility to boost their speed, when large tasks like downloading video need to be completed quickly.
News source: ntl: Press Release
