[GRLUG] Broadband prices - selection

[David Pembrook]

looks like 21.99 is the base cost for a phone line. I'd just give em a call.

http://www.tdsmetro.com/

Topher wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Apr 2006, David Pembrook wrote:
>
>   
>> I'm using TDS DSL and have a 4000/768 connection which has been very 
>> good (I just tested at 3778 / 661 but I didn't turn everything off to 
>> test).  The kicker for me is you can get a static IP for $5 or 5 IP's 
>> for $10 and no filtered ports. I think my service is in the 40/mo price 
>> range plus the statics ip's.
>>     
>
> How much extra is it for phone service?  I'm using vonage now, and am 
> loathe to give it up.
>
>   
>> Jim Becher wrote:
>>     
>>> 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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> Topher
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