Streamyx Lines Out Till After Oct 19, 2010

IF you are reading this and your Streamyx line is going slower than a tortoise, do a ping test.
Go to Run and Type in cmd. Then type in ping(space)www.streamyx.com and see if the return rate is more than 1000ms. If it is, then you are not alone.
I just checked with the TM Helpdesk and was told that there is a problem with all outgoing traffic to the US. Either the return rate is taking too long or there is packet loss.
This situation will be back to normal, he said. And told me that if I don't believe him, I can call 100 and ask another HelpDesk person.
Asked what is wrong, the Tech chaps says "Tak Tau". What do you mean 'Tak Tau?' Where is Customer Service?
In times like these when you need to get a connection fast, maybe you should rethink other alternatives. Like WiMax, for instance? Or Celcom Broadband? Maxis? What do you say?