Tony/Dakkon,
Bell Atlantic is advertising speed up to 126x faster than 56k modem for $49.95 a month with $99.00 for a DSL modem!
What is your opinion? Better way to go than road runner?
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Van Canna
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I signed a two year contract to lock in a $39 a month price. (Plus a free month and free modem and free installation!) The gamble, in this case, paid off. Prices have gone up and the DSL companys are charging $90 for installation and modem.
Nothing could have been worse than regular modem access. My DSL is not as fast as advertised, but still very, very fast.
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GEM
Nothing could have been worse than regular modem access. My DSL is not as fast as advertised, but still very, very fast.
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Van Canna,
Yes, BUT make sure they don't get you in a contract for x months. DSL is a dedicated circut so you will always get the speed advertised. Cable you share the circut so you get peaks and valleys.
I've heard horror stories on both camps(DSL/cable) but DSL is a little more stable it seems. Enjoy the whiplash if you get it!
Cheers,
Chuck
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28 times faster then a 56k modem is almost a T-1
Yes, BUT make sure they don't get you in a contract for x months. DSL is a dedicated circut so you will always get the speed advertised. Cable you share the circut so you get peaks and valleys.
I've heard horror stories on both camps(DSL/cable) but DSL is a little more stable it seems. Enjoy the whiplash if you get it!
Cheers,
Chuck
p.s.
28 times faster then a 56k modem is almost a T-1
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GEM-sensei
Which DSL did you subscribe to?
How fast is fast??
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Van Canna
Which DSL did you subscribe to?
How fast is fast??
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the url is http://www.Flashcom.com Van.
I just looked them up and the special is still running!!! The speed is 640k/90k, but I don't actually get that.
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GEM
I just looked them up and the special is still running!!! The speed is 640k/90k, but I don't actually get that.
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I use BellAtlantic for my dial-up service. Despite their adds to the contrary, I've been waiting for 9 months for them to offer DSL service in Weymouth, Van-Sensei. Every time I check availablility, they say it'll be available in less than six months. I've also found only 2 other DSL providers that service my area, Covad and Flashcom.
I was wondering if someone could explain what the two different numbers in GEM-Sensei's speed quote of " 640K/90K " mean? Does it mean download/upload speed?
Gene
I was wondering if someone could explain what the two different numbers in GEM-Sensei's speed quote of " 640K/90K " mean? Does it mean download/upload speed?
Gene
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Gene,
Correct "640/90kBps" is 640kBps download and 90kBps is upload.
Most 56kBps modems get 3.6kBps uploading and 5kBps download.
On Road Runner I see about 140 kBps download steady 40-50 kBps upload and 1.1mBps surfin' speed.
Cheers,
Chuck
p.s.
Have you checked with www.freedsl.com to see if they are available in your area
Correct "640/90kBps" is 640kBps download and 90kBps is upload.
Most 56kBps modems get 3.6kBps uploading and 5kBps download.
On Road Runner I see about 140 kBps download steady 40-50 kBps upload and 1.1mBps surfin' speed.
Cheers,
Chuck
p.s.
Have you checked with www.freedsl.com to see if they are available in your area
