BT Internet-usenet

[Griffin]

we had this come through from BT. thought you haves and maybe the
haave-nots might be interested.

On 3 December, we're stopping the Usenet service that comes with your
broadband because our partnership with Giganews is coming to an end.
(Giganews provide the Usenet service, which you see as
news.btinternet.com in your email programme.)

But don't worry. If you want to carry on using the service after then,
they've got a great offer for all BT Broadband customers.
Get better features at a special discount

If you sign up for a subscription with them, you won't just get to keep
the service you know and love, you'll also get some extra features -
like 24/7 support and better security.

And that's not all. They'll give you 10% off their standard monthly
price, and on top of that:

50% off the Diamond plan for the first two months, or
50% off any other Giganews plan for the first month.

Don't miss out – offer ends 31 March 2015

To find out more about Giganews subscriptions, the extra features and
how to claim your special discount, go to bt.com/giganews. (You can
only access this link using your BT Broadband.)

Thanks for choosing BT.

Libby Barr
Managing Director, Customer Care


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[Peter T]

Griffin <griffin@dinner> wrote:
> we had this come through from BT. thought you haves and maybe the
> haave-nots might be interested.
>
> On 3 December, we're stopping the Usenet service that comes with your
> broadband because our partnership with Giganews is coming to an end.
> (Giganews provide the Usenet service, which you see as
> news.btinternet.com in your email programme.)
>
> But don't worry. If you want to carry on using the service after then,
> they've got a great offer for all BT Broadband customers.
> Get better features at a special discount
>
> If you sign up for a subscription with them, you won't just get to keep
> the service you know and love, you'll also get some extra features - like
> 24/7 support and better security.

Wonder if this will affect Plusnet.

--
Pete

[John the R-T]

On 30 Oct 2014 11:06:30 GMT, Peter T wrote:

> Wonder if this will affect Plusnet.

No.
From Bob Pullen
"BT have a rate-limited binary feed whereas ours only allows you
access to text groups. Regardless they are two completely separate
accounts/agreements and the closure of BT's offering doesn't indicate
anything on the horizon for Plusnet. "

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[Bri.]

It won't, Peter.
Bob posted this link in plusnet.service.customer-feedback the other
day.
http://users.plus.net/QL:178E317D
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[Peter T]

Bri. <Br...@Derby.invalid> wrote:
> Peter T wrote:
>
>> Griffin <griffin@dinner> wrote:
>>> we had this come through from BT. thought you haves and maybe the
>>> haave-nots might be interested.
>>>
>>> On 3 December, we're stopping the Usenet service that comes with your
>>> broadband because our partnership with Giganews is coming to an end.
>>> (Giganews provide the Usenet service, which you see as
>>> news.btinternet.com in your email programme.

> It won't, Peter.
> Bob posted this link in plusnet.service.customer-feedback the other
> day.
> http://users.plus.net/QL:178E317D

Thanks Bri,hope you're keeping well.
--
Pete

[Peter T]

John the R-T <jo...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On 30 Oct 2014 11:06:30 GMT, Peter T wrote:
>
>> Wonder if this will affect Plusnet.
>
> No.
> From Bob Pullen
> "BT have a rate-limited binary feed whereas ours only allows you
> access to text groups. Regardless they are two completely separate
> accounts/agreements and the closure of BT's offering doesn't indicate
> anything on the horizon for Plusnet. "

Thanks John.

--
Pete

[Dingo]

"Griffin" <griffin@dinner> wrote in message
news:kKednQp_i48Lh8_J...@bt.com...

> we had this come through from BT. thought you haves and maybe the
> haave-nots might be interested.
>
> On 3 December, we're stopping the Usenet service that comes with your
> broadband because our partnership with Giganews is coming to an end.
> (Giganews provide the Usenet service, which you see as news.btinternet.com
> in your email programme.)
>
> But don't worry. If you want to carry on using the service after then,
> they've got a great offer for all BT Broadband customers.

> Get better features at a special discount.

<snip>

The "special discount" available from Giganews via the link in *that* BT
e-mail, is nothing of the sort. The same rates apply if you access Giganews
direct via www.giganews.com/signup

Altho' I'm still hovering at the moment checking other available
options, it is highly likely I shall dump my BT landline & broadband for
another provider which, even factoring in Giganews' $20 pm Platinum service,
is likely to be less expensive at least for the first 12 months. EE is a
possibility https://broadband.ee.co.uk/home.do A neighbour is with them and
for £35 pm gets unlimited broadband, *all* landline calls and *all* calls to
mobiles
on a 12 month contract.

PlusNet maybe another possible even tho' they are BT in a different frock.
~~
Dingo

[Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°14 + on netbook]

Perhaps that question will need asking in
plusnet.service.customer-feedback.
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[Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°14 + on netbook]

John the R-T wrote:
> On 30 Oct 2014 11:06:30 GMT, Peter T wrote:
>
>> Wonder if this will affect Plusnet.
>
> No.
> From Bob Pullen
> "BT have a rate-limited binary feed whereas ours only allows you
> access to text groups. Regardless they are two completely separate
> accounts/agreements and the closure of BT's offering doesn't indicate
> anything on the horizon for Plusnet. "

Thanks John I must have missed that. :(

[Bri.]

Peter T wrote:

> Thanks Bri,hope you're keeping well.

Hi Peter and thank you, we are very well and hope you and yours are
too.
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