[GRLUG] Fwd: Broadband prices - selection

[Tim Schmidt]

Same here Alan...  but with Comcast.  I'm mostly not happy, but
haven't found a decent DSL provider yet.

--tim

On 4/25/06, Alan <ajabma at chartermi.net> wrote:
> We pay about $85-$90 for Cable & Internet thru Charter.
> I am mostly happy with their low end service.
> My only complaint is that I do not have, or can not find, a dial up number
> thru Charter to use with my PDA.
> I'd  looked into SBC DSL but you'd need a land line to add it to and we don't
> do land lines.
>
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> Subject: [GRLUG] Broadband prices - selection
> Date: Monday 24 April 2006 11:55 pm
> From: Jim Becher <jbecher at yahoo.com>
> To: Grand Rapids Linux User Group - Mailing List <grlug at grandrapids-lug.org>
>
> All, I have not heard much on the list recently.  I was just interested in
>  what everyone is paying for broadband.  I just switched from Comcast (~$45)
>  per month over to AT&T DSL for $18 per month. And  3 months free  with proof
>  of switching over from a cable modem connection.
>
> So far I have noticed a lower latency and about 2.5 Mbpsdown and 450kps up.
>  The upload speed is dramatically better with dsl.  I use a vpn connection
>  back to my home for backup / email / and file sharing and the difference is
>  amazing.
>
> I was very skeptical of DSL, after hearing some horror stories.   However I
>  have not dropped a VOIP call or lost service in the last week.
>
> What has been your experiences with Broadband?
>
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