View Poll Results: Which broadband provider do you use?
Verizon DSL
8
14.04%
Cox High Speed Internet
9
15.79%
Comcast
16
28.07%
Other
24
42.11%
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What high speed internet connection do you have?
10-19-2005, 10:43 AM
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I can't stand Verizon. Yeah it's a hell of alot cheaper than Comcast but I think their service sucks. I had Verizon for 3 months after I got back from Cali and before I moved into my new house. It was terrible. It was slow. Setting up the port forwarding b/c they give you that piece of crap modem/router was a pain in the @ss. Also, the service kept crapping out on me. I'd be downloading some music or **** or whatever and the modem would reset.
My gf didn't have internet for 3 days this past weekend. It just stopped working. She had to call to have them reset her modem and now she's up and running again.
I've never had a problem with Comcast before ever. They're expensive but IMO worth it.
My gf didn't have internet for 3 days this past weekend. It just stopped working. She had to call to have them reset her modem and now she's up and running again.
I've never had a problem with Comcast before ever. They're expensive but IMO worth it.
10-19-2005, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by startertan
I can't stand Verizon. Yeah it's a hell of alot cheaper than Comcast but I think their service sucks. ...
10-19-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SaltiDawg
We just got Verizon's Fios fiber optic for Internet and also telephone - TV should be available likely next year. The installation was professional and trouble free - they don't leave until it's up and running. We got a wireless router and have lit up the house. It is fast! 5Mb down, 2Mb up. $35 month for the Internet.
10-19-2005, 12:14 PM
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I was told 10 MB DL and aroudn 5 MB for the upload on the Fios (I guess it varies on your plan because they also have 15 MB DL for $45/month)? Have thougth about switching but I cant get away from my Comcast HDTV needs. At least once they offer TV we will finally have some competition. Around a month ago, my neighborhood was completely dug up wtih them installing the Fios lines. Can't beat $35/month. But also, it requires a 1 year commitment. Comcast does not.
EDIT: I found out at my house I quality for a month-to-month contract because we have a Verizon voice plan, hell even Wireless as well. But you do have to pay an installation fee on a bundle plan but dont with a 1 year commitment.
EDIT: I found out at my house I quality for a month-to-month contract because we have a Verizon voice plan, hell even Wireless as well. But you do have to pay an installation fee on a bundle plan but dont with a 1 year commitment.
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10-19-2005, 12:19 PM
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you can asee if they are by entering in your phone number:
http://www22.verizon.com/FiosForHome...netForHome.asp
http://www22.verizon.com/FiosForHome...netForHome.asp
10-19-2005, 12:54 PM
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Hmmm...Fios interesting. Unfortunately it is not available in my area. Also since I don't have land line phone service (I only have my cell) then it'll probably be pretty expensive altogether.
Lek,
I still have my Verizon Modem (it's a Westell 327 or something like that), comes with everything you need. Ethernet cable, power cords, modem, DSL filters(4). If you want I can sell you the whole thing cheap if you're gonna go with DSL. I paid $50 but I'd be willing to let it go for $30. PM me.
Lek,
I still have my Verizon Modem (it's a Westell 327 or something like that), comes with everything you need. Ethernet cable, power cords, modem, DSL filters(4). If you want I can sell you the whole thing cheap if you're gonna go with DSL. I paid $50 but I'd be willing to let it go for $30. PM me.
10-19-2005, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SaltiDawg
We just got Verizon's Fios fiber optic for Internet and also telephone - TV should be available likely next year. The installation was professional and trouble free - they don't leave until it's up and running. We got a wireless router and have lit up the house. It is fast! 5Mb down, 2Mb up. $35 month for the Internet.
well i have *** and never had problem and pretty good download rate.
not like i download anything big so
10-19-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by startertan
Hmmm...Fios interesting. Unfortunately it is not available in my area. Also since I don't have land line phone service (I only have my cell) then it'll probably be pretty expensive altogether.
Lek,
I still have my Verizon Modem (it's a Westell 327 or something like that), comes with everything you need. Ethernet cable, power cords, modem, DSL filters(4). If you want I can sell you the whole thing cheap if you're gonna go with DSL. I paid $50 but I'd be willing to let it go for $30. PM me.
Lek,
I still have my Verizon Modem (it's a Westell 327 or something like that), comes with everything you need. Ethernet cable, power cords, modem, DSL filters(4). If you want I can sell you the whole thing cheap if you're gonna go with DSL. I paid $50 but I'd be willing to let it go for $30. PM me.
