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Title: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Tacitus on Oct 01, 2011, 17:55:02
Zen have just scooped the 'Best ISP" award in PC Pro's Excellence Awards, with Be as runners up.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/html/awards-2011/index.php?pageId=11 (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/html/awards-2011/index.php?pageId=11)

Interestingly, out of the 15 ISPs listed in the table, TalkTalk, Pipex, Tiscali and Orange also feature, much to my amazement. 

The obvious question, 'where's iDNet'?
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: pctech on Oct 01, 2011, 17:58:53
Could it be that IDNet are still considered a small ISP on the basis of customer base whereas Zen are a medium size one?

Or maybe noone nominated IDNet by writing to PCPro?


Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Simon on Oct 01, 2011, 18:00:15
IDNet probably don't pay PC Pro to be included.  You'll notice, TalkTalk, Pipex, Tiscali and Orange are always in these listings... :whistle:
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: pctech on Oct 01, 2011, 18:00:44
Could also be the case.

Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Rik on Oct 01, 2011, 18:07:52
IDNet don't advertise enough to interest PC Pro.
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Tacitus on Oct 01, 2011, 18:53:25
Quote from: Rik on Oct 01, 2011, 18:07:52
IDNet don't advertise enough to interest PC Pro.

Can't say I've noticed any adverts for Zen in PC Pro, but maybe I don't read it enough....  You're probably right, it's all to do with size.

Ironically over on TB, there's a long thread saying how Zen service has gone down the pan.  Can't please 'em all.   ;D
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Steve on Oct 01, 2011, 19:07:14
IMO it only takes one disgruntled customer to start an apparent avalanche, I find it very difficult to decide where the actual truth lies.
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: pctech on Oct 01, 2011, 19:29:46
IME Zen have been terrific but there will always be those that want the moon on a stick.

Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: Rik on Oct 02, 2011, 11:01:34
Would you like orange or strawberry, sir?
Title: Re: PC Pro Awards 2011
Post by: JohnH on Oct 02, 2011, 13:20:19
Quote from: Tacitus on Oct 01, 2011, 17:55:02

Interestingly, out of the 15 ISPs listed in the table, TalkTalk, Pipex, Tiscali and Orange also feature, much to my amazement. 

That's why awards like this are not much of a decent guide, when choosing an ISP.