I'm moving,question???????

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 5:55 pm

I can get either "verizon" dsl or @home cable isp,what should I get????

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glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:10 pm

Well, first of all, are you moving to an area that even uses Verizon or @Home?

Just b/c an area doesn't use Verizon or @Home, doesn't mean service isn't available. I suggest you do some research at dslreports.com and check the CO distance and CLEC availablility for your new location.

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crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:17 pm

Originally posted by glc1:
Well, first of all, are you moving to an area that even uses Verizon or @Home? Just b/c an area doesn't use Verizon or @Home, doesn't mean service isn't available. I suggest you do some research at dslreports.com and check the CO distance and CLEC availablility for your new location.

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uh,well,ok,don't you think that if I asked about these two companies specifically,that I have already found out that they are available at the new house?do you think I am stupid or what? give me a freakin' break!

HalfLifer · Post by **HalfLifer** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:17 pm

Verizon, sucks! Dont even think about it!

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:25 pm

Originally posted by crazyman:
uh,well,ok,don't you think that if I asked about these two companies specifically,that I have already found out that they are available at the new house?do you think I am stupid or what? give me a freakin' break!

What do you want then? Can't help you if you don't even know what's available at your new location.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:38 pm

Originally posted by glc1:

Originally posted by crazyman:
uh,well,ok,don't you think that if I asked about these two companies specifically,that I have already found out that they are available at the new house?do you think I am stupid or what? give me a freakin' break!

What do you want then? Can't help you if you don't even know what's available at your new location.

wait a minute,did'nt I say I could get either verizon dsl or @home cable????

andrewe77 · Post by **andrewe77** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:59 pm

Try cable first and see how fast it is in your area and how stable. If you don't like it, then get DSL.

What do you want to use this connection for? If it's downloading large files such as mp3's, then I'd go for cable. If you want to do just general web browsing and online game playing, then I'd try DSL.

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 7:00 pm

Originally posted by crazyman:
wait a minute,did'nt I say I could get either verizon dsl or @home cable????

Sorry, misread the intitial post. I agree w/ HL. If you go DSL, try and get a CLEC like Covad. As for @Home, who is the cable co.?

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 7:26 pm

As bad a rep as @Home has had, Verizons is even worse, avoid them at all costs.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 7:40 pm

Originally posted by andrewe77:
Try cable first and see how fast it is in your area and how stable. If you don't like it, then get DSL.

What do you want to use this connection for? If it's downloading large files such as mp3's, then I'd go for cable. If you want to do just general web browsing and online game playing, then I'd try DSL.

well I don't do mp3's,or video's,I do basic surfing and online banking and speedguide kinda stuff,I have Roadrunner now with a 2k dn cap,so I am used to good speeds.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 7:41 pm

Originally posted by glc1:

Originally posted by crazyman:
wait a minute,did'nt I say I could get either verizon dsl or @home cable????
Sorry, misread the intitial post. I agree w/ HL. If you go DSL, try and get a CLEC like Covad. As for @Home, who is the cable co.?

it's through "Adelphia".

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 8:11 pm

I haven't heard too many good things about Adelphia either, so I'd say get DSL via a CLEC, like Covad. Verizon will still be involved b/c they are the loop provider, however, you won't be getting the acutal DSL from them. Again, I'd do some thorough investigating at DSLR before making a decision.

Good Luck...

Aaladar · Post by **Aaladar** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 8:29 pm

Originally posted by crazyman:
I can get either "verizon" dsl or @home cable isp,what should I get????

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What are the caps on both ISP's?

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 8:38 pm

Originally posted by Aaladar:
What are the caps on both ISP's?

For the DSL, it will depend on the ISP and CLEC used (or if the ILEC is used). Verizon typically has lower caps than CLECs.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 6:52 pm

well ok,I am going to try @home through Adelphia,no contract,garranteed 1.5 mg to 3 down.$34.95 mo,7 e-mails,so I will see how it goes........

I will let you know after the install how good it is.....

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 6:59 pm

Originally posted by crazyman:
well ok,I am going to try @home through Adelphia,no contract,garranteed 1.5 mg to 3 down.$34.95 mo,7 e-mails,so I will see how it goes........

I will let you know after the install how good it is.....

Nothing is guaranteed w/ residential cable.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 7:36 pm

Originally posted by glc1:

Originally posted by crazyman:
well ok,I am going to try @home through Adelphia,no contract,garranteed 1.5 mg to 3 down.$34.95 mo,7 e-mails,so I will see how it goes........

I will let you know after the install how good it is.....
Nothing is guaranteed w/ residential cable.

ya dude I know,but it gives me a point to start yelling at them...