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I all This is a email i just got from Imaginet 
Dear Valued ADSL Subscriber
As the ancient Chinese curse goes, “May you live in interesting times”. Well, things have definitely been interesting with ADSL over recent months, and it's just getting started.
Our “friends” at Telkom have announced a radical change to the ADSL pricing model effective 1 November. Instead of a flat fee, Telkom will now be billing on a usage basis. Simply put, you will pay x amount for each gigabyte of data you send and receive over your ADSL line.
The impact of this change will be minimal for those of you on the Micro, Lite and Basic packages. However, the potential impact on the Power 10, 20 and 30 packages could be more significant. This affects every SAIX-based ISP in South Africa, not just Imaginet.
We have been harassing Telkom for months over technical and logistical issues that pertain to the 1 November changes. As of yet, Telkom have not been forthcoming with the solutions we require. We've also been fighting the potential changes tooth and nail, and we're not alone in this fight (more information below).
We're going to put our cards on the table: we don't have new ADSL prices for you today. However, we're not going to make that your problem. From 1 October 2005 to 25 October 2005, Imaginet hereby waives the notice period normally required for cancellation and updgrades/downgrades of the affected ADSL packages (not including ADSL Premium).
The Imaginet Service Agreement (available on the Imaginet website at http://www.imaginet.co.za) has been updated to reflect this change. That means, when we do announce the new prices, you will be able to choose the package that best suits your needs. It also means that we must formally notify you that as of 1 November 2005, all Imaginet ADSL packages will change to accommodate Telkom's new billing system. As mentioned above, this will have little effect on Micro, Lite and Basic accounts, but the affect could be substantial on all Power 10, 20 and 30 accounts. We encourage you to take advantage of the high caps while they last.
We will announce the new ADSL packages as soon as we have confirmation on some of the technical and logistical issues with Telkom. Thank you in advance for your patience and support during these 'interesting' times.
Background on the battle
The Players
The Monopoly: Telkom - we all know and 'love' them.
The Regulator: ICASA - the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa - responsible for all telecommunications control and regulations.
The Coalition: ISPA - the Internet Service Provider Association - Imaginet and all of our comrades in arms.
Prisoners of War: you - the general South African Internet public
In the Government Gazette dated 27th July 2005, ICASA formally declared war on Telkom with the publication of a damning report on Telkom's ADSL provision in South Africa. The gist of the report declared ICASA's intent to bring South African ADSL into line with international standards on pricing and performance. The documents are available here (we recommend you skip to the end and read the conclusions, unless you enjoy this sort of thing).
http://www.icasa.org.za/SearchResults.aspx?Page=91&Criteria=adsl report
Lo and behold, Telkom responded with a dismissive wave of the hand, and a few days later, a powerful counter-strike. Telkom officially announced to all SAIX ISP's that the pricing model would change to a usage based system. Visit http://www.heLLkom.co.za for more information (look for the section titled, “Be warned - new ADSL pricing 1 November”).
Imaginet immediately responded with a volley of its own, and launched http://www.adslpetition.co.za with a view to support ICASA in its efforts to bring South African ADSL into line with international standards for the pricing and provisioning of ADSL. We strongly encourage you to answer the call to arms and sign the electronic petition.
The ISPA and the Department of Communications (DOC) have joined the fray. On the 7 October, the ISPA will hold a workshop to address many of the issues surrounding the conflict. Thereafter, on 10-11 October, DOC and other stakeholders will hold a colloquium on the matter as well as other telecommunications related issues.
For more information, check out the following links:
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/tel...sp?A=AFN&S=All Africa News&O=E&CiRestriction=
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0509261034.asp?S=Cellular&A=CEL&O=S
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0509231630.asp?S=IT in Government&A=ITG&O=S
Don't panic. We're in the trenches fighting for you and we won't stop. We invite you to send your comments and feedback, and again, we encourage you to make your voice heard in any way possible.
Stay tuned for more information soon.
Dear Valued ADSL Subscriber
As the ancient Chinese curse goes, “May you live in interesting times”. Well, things have definitely been interesting with ADSL over recent months, and it's just getting started.
Our “friends” at Telkom have announced a radical change to the ADSL pricing model effective 1 November. Instead of a flat fee, Telkom will now be billing on a usage basis. Simply put, you will pay x amount for each gigabyte of data you send and receive over your ADSL line.
The impact of this change will be minimal for those of you on the Micro, Lite and Basic packages. However, the potential impact on the Power 10, 20 and 30 packages could be more significant. This affects every SAIX-based ISP in South Africa, not just Imaginet.
We have been harassing Telkom for months over technical and logistical issues that pertain to the 1 November changes. As of yet, Telkom have not been forthcoming with the solutions we require. We've also been fighting the potential changes tooth and nail, and we're not alone in this fight (more information below).
We're going to put our cards on the table: we don't have new ADSL prices for you today. However, we're not going to make that your problem. From 1 October 2005 to 25 October 2005, Imaginet hereby waives the notice period normally required for cancellation and updgrades/downgrades of the affected ADSL packages (not including ADSL Premium).
The Imaginet Service Agreement (available on the Imaginet website at http://www.imaginet.co.za) has been updated to reflect this change. That means, when we do announce the new prices, you will be able to choose the package that best suits your needs. It also means that we must formally notify you that as of 1 November 2005, all Imaginet ADSL packages will change to accommodate Telkom's new billing system. As mentioned above, this will have little effect on Micro, Lite and Basic accounts, but the affect could be substantial on all Power 10, 20 and 30 accounts. We encourage you to take advantage of the high caps while they last.
We will announce the new ADSL packages as soon as we have confirmation on some of the technical and logistical issues with Telkom. Thank you in advance for your patience and support during these 'interesting' times.
Background on the battle
The Players
The Monopoly: Telkom - we all know and 'love' them.
The Regulator: ICASA - the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa - responsible for all telecommunications control and regulations.
The Coalition: ISPA - the Internet Service Provider Association - Imaginet and all of our comrades in arms.
Prisoners of War: you - the general South African Internet public
In the Government Gazette dated 27th July 2005, ICASA formally declared war on Telkom with the publication of a damning report on Telkom's ADSL provision in South Africa. The gist of the report declared ICASA's intent to bring South African ADSL into line with international standards on pricing and performance. The documents are available here (we recommend you skip to the end and read the conclusions, unless you enjoy this sort of thing).
http://www.icasa.org.za/SearchResults.aspx?Page=91&Criteria=adsl report
Lo and behold, Telkom responded with a dismissive wave of the hand, and a few days later, a powerful counter-strike. Telkom officially announced to all SAIX ISP's that the pricing model would change to a usage based system. Visit http://www.heLLkom.co.za for more information (look for the section titled, “Be warned - new ADSL pricing 1 November”).
Imaginet immediately responded with a volley of its own, and launched http://www.adslpetition.co.za with a view to support ICASA in its efforts to bring South African ADSL into line with international standards for the pricing and provisioning of ADSL. We strongly encourage you to answer the call to arms and sign the electronic petition.
The ISPA and the Department of Communications (DOC) have joined the fray. On the 7 October, the ISPA will hold a workshop to address many of the issues surrounding the conflict. Thereafter, on 10-11 October, DOC and other stakeholders will hold a colloquium on the matter as well as other telecommunications related issues.
For more information, check out the following links:
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/tel...sp?A=AFN&S=All Africa News&O=E&CiRestriction=
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0509261034.asp?S=Cellular&A=CEL&O=S
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0509231630.asp?S=IT in Government&A=ITG&O=S
Don't panic. We're in the trenches fighting for you and we won't stop. We invite you to send your comments and feedback, and again, we encourage you to make your voice heard in any way possible.
Stay tuned for more information soon.
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