Just read one recent RFP of PTA – as authority wants some ISP to provide internet and intranet services to PTA headquarter and its zonal offices. Out of proposed contract we found one very interesting thing, that we want to share with out readers – its about service downtime – and penalties on ISPs in case of downtime.
Funny as it sounds (as we don’t have any such policy otherwise) but the thing that amused me the most was the explanation of ‘Downtime”. Keep reading to know why i said it amusing.
Wikipedia definition of downtime is “a period of time that a system fails to provide or perform its primary function”.
Now, PTA in its recent RFP for award of internet services contract wrote something like this
Maximum Allowable Downtime (Downtime is considered when Both Wireless & DSL are down or degraded services defined below) in one complain or Day will be 30 Minutes.
Downtime is considered if there’s a 50 % packet loss in case of Internet bandwidth and degraded is considered if there’s more than 3 % Packet loss which will be checked by unit of customer and third party software like MRTG.
Apparently – by this authority means that 30 minutes of downtime (per day) is allowable, anything beyond this will be penalized – that’s pretty kind of PTA I would say.
They didn’t stop here though. They have actually put in the penalties in case of downtime. Let’s have a look!
Most you people must be wondering that what’s so wrong about it? There is nothing wrong in here fellas, but just think that how much downtime you get at your own homes? Got my point!!.
Now, tell me how much penalty do you put in on your service provider for the downtime during the month. Zero % I am sure.
But don’t you think that PTA should start similar penalty kind of service contract for customers too. Am I right?
We receive emails from PTCL and Wateen customers, who are suffering down time for days – but there is no one to hear their pleas. And look at PTA, its securing its account so bluntly but no rule or policy for customers.
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Link Down age on per month basis |
Penalty Percentage |
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Less than or equal to 3 Hours Monthly
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No Penalty |
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Greater than 3.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 6 Hours Monthly |
2 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 6.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 10 Hours Monthly |
5 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 10.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 15 Hours Monthly |
10 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 15.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 20 Hours Monthly |
20 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 20.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 30 Hours Monthly |
30 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 30.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 40 Hours Monthly |
40 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 40.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 50 Hours Monthly |
50 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 50.1 Hours and Less than or equal to 60 Hours Monthly |
60 % of Monthly Invoice |
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Greater than 60 hours
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100 % of Monthly Invoice |
Thats pakistan everyone for himself **** others.
I am a PTCL Broadband customer since December 2007 and my average monthly down time (when there is no Internet connection) is less than 3 hours. However, speed is sometimes slow during weekends/holidays.
Faisal my name is Tahir Mueen & if u face any problem regarding ur services pls contact me at __________ & ____________ for any kind of help INSHALLAH ur down time will be much less. Please do contact & there is NOMINAL FEE CHARGED if u are able to pay. Thank you.
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Well my downtime is avg 100 Hours Monthly @ PTCL ONU :P
I think i deserve free internet for Life :D
Muhammad Zohair Chohan sb aoa my name is TAHIR MUEEN
Muhammad Zohair Chohan sb aoa my name is TAHIR MUEEN & I am very much sad to hear that u have so much DOWN TIME pls tell me ur location & I will try to help u pls contact me at ____________ or ________________ & I will charge NOMINAL FEE for this if u are able to pay. pls do contact if u need help. I can’t give u my email address but I am available on FACE BOOK also sir. Pls contact if u need help. Thank u
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Thanks but no thanks! If you are related to PTCL administration try improving your services rather asking for bribe. If you are someone try to make me fool then try some where else.
if any one need micrsoft (mcse) vouchers contact me
i accept only cash
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zohair what will u do it to down time? and what is ur occupation?
I think i didn’t get the first part of your question. As far as my occupation is concerned i work here at ProPakistani, Office boy stuff, you know serving tea, dispatching letters, etc etc ;)
Zohair that was too humble of you : – )
so that mean i will be getting some extra tip with the morning tea? ;)
MRTG does not provide packet loss information. Typical of PTA.
Then what should they use?
@ Mr Tahir mueen
I know what kind of an _______ u r.. you threat isp,s
people go and search tahir mueen on google and u will find alot of junk about him. i will also publish all ur threatening emails that u send to isp,s. people do not pay him any kind of money.. he is a complete fraud.
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