The Finest Ratings Money Can Buy

NetSol wants to rate your ISP business, and charge you over US$20,000 for the privilege.

by James Middleton
of uk.internet.com
[September 28, 2000]

Heavyweight domain name registrar Network Solutions today announced a "star" rating system for UK ISPs.

The organization's NSI Ratings service measures quality of service (QoS) offered by ISPs, including email and web hosting.

However, ISPs that want to apply to be rated by NSI will have to shell out nearly £15,000 (about $21,942) for the privilege, but NSI argues that having its approved stars next to their names will inspire more consumer confidence.

To get a good rating from NSI, an ISP will have to demonstrate corporate stability and quality of service for email facilities, web hosting, internet access, and domain name registration, along with satisfactory security services.

A service provider could receive a lower rating if it only offers online support for its customers and not telephone support.

Ratings for companies will be available for public viewing at the website, NSIRatings.com.

Initially the service will start in the UK, then will be rolled out into France, Germany, Asia and the US.

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