Can't say I pay much attention to the broadband scene.
I think the ISP is vvision, as Broadmax is only seen as a logo on the page and vvision is referred to as the ISP.
Have a tracert, maybe it'll help. My IP right now is 27.106.10.30.
You're on Sify.
It seems that fivenet have realise there mistake and taken ads out of browser.
But let me remember you ppl that it is totally illegal to put ads like this.
It's. Just. Not.
you remember in 1990's when there was live telecast of cricket matches and all local cable operator were putting there local ads during live match and all.
Govt. has strictly banned those ads and even made it totally illegal.
if you complain that ur cable operator is putting ads on any channel except his pvt. channel then he can be taken to court and be penalised.
Same way.
If they put local ads on browser like this.
We can easily take fivenet to court and stop those ppl and even penalised them for there mistake.
we are paying for service and he is not doing any social service by providing internet service.
it is fine that they have realise and stop it.
otherwise we can make them easily stop otherway round.
Browsers have unlimited real-estate space. Unlike
TV, you can scroll past (or click through) ads.
still we dont have law guarding internet user in india.
but this can be easily done.
someone just need to file PIL in court and law will be made.
but comparison is perfect.
even websites put ads on there page and make money.
if this local ads are there then it even hamper there earnings. no matter to what extent but it will hamper.
well this argument can go on and on.
but I am very sure with my legal knowledge and know how that this can be stopped.
if ur local net provider puts his local ads then it can be stopped.
just some effort need to be put.
The best way to stop it, as I've mentioned earlier in the thread, is to vote with your wallet (if such a thing is at all possible).
The legal system is slow, and from the sounds of it, YANAL. Legally speaking, there is nothing stopping Fivenet from doing what they're doing. Ethically speaking, what they are doing is indeed questionable because you're paying for the service, but one SHOULD first check his contract to see if there is any blanket clause which says Fivenet etc can in fact do what they're doing. If such a clause exists, you have no recourse nor any right to complain - you either have to put up with it or switch. If there is not, then go ahead and file a suit.
exactly but something needs to be done.
if PIL is file then TRAI can be made part of it and can be ordered by court to make specific guideline for ISP and regulate it somewhat.
but what this local isp are doing is wrong.
Unethical yes, illegal no. I would hope that enough complaints would spark some kind of regulatory action because from my position it's not something I can get behind (I'd like to say worse things, but I can't).
