mrchris
We don't miss you Bush
Premium
join:2002-10-01
North Babylon, NY |  Speed
How about giving the customers better connections as well as higher speeds, Charter? Maybe you'll get more $$$ that was instead of piss-poor service with bandwidth caps(clarify if I'm wrong or not) |
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ediblet1
Premium
join:2001-01-01
Nitro, WV
clubs: | Higher speeds - $59.95 for 1.5/128 is absurd.
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Jaime
Premium
join:2001-06-03
Huntington Beach, CA
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Charter Pipeline
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Now now, mrchris, that would make too much sense. Offering better service would surely keep customers away from an ISP; customers don't want high speeds or low bills, they want the minimal amount of speed for as much as Charter can suck from them, got to love the Charter way..
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joebear29
join:2003-07-20
Alabaster, AL
| Charter slower than DSL
I love the way in the DSL vs. Cable debate one cable advantage is usually speed.
In my area of Charter Country, Charter Pipeline is 1.5/128 for $59.95 ($49.95 bundled) and BellSouth DSL is 1.5/256 for $49.95 (44.95 bundled).
That is a tough decision. Especially when I already have Dish Network. 
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superht1
join:2001-02-22
Kennesaw, GA | ripoff!
American is a sucker for corporation like this. |
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johndoe25
Premium
join:2001-01-03
Kimberly, WV
|  speed & service
Maybe we will see some improvement to speeds & service crosses fingers & toes Since it is Altanic Broadband & possibly a competitor to RoadRuner, let's hope with the sale, the speeds will be more inline with some of the others.
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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA | Ok, so who is Atlantic Broadband?
You know it's bad when a google search for "Atlantic Broadband LLC" comes up with zero hits.
-- Rob |
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silicon dog
join:2003-01-01
O Fallon, MO | reply to mrchris
Re: Speed
i agree..cable upload blows..more speed till my modem needs two cooling fans please.. |
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ITGuy72
Permanently Disco
Premium
join:2001-11-01
New York
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Re: Ok, so who is Atlantic Broadband?
Interesting. I think what a lot of people don't realize is that when these system sales take place it is often to holdings companies, and the actual migration/transitions can take months if not years to complete. That said, I doubt any major changes will be coming in these markets in the near future. I may be wrong, but I've seen one or two of these transactions before. |
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aaron2486
Premium
join:2001-12-01
Altoona, PA
clubs: | What part of Pennsylvania?
Does anyone know what part of Pennsylvania is part of the deal? |
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Mr Natural
join:2003-03-30
Hallandale, FL
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Re: Ok, so who is Atlantic Broadband?
I agree i did a search also found nothing. I'm one of the guys that got sold. Miami Beach. As was said it will be quite awhile till a change is seen. I'm more worried about the interactive digital t.v. part than the broadband. Here in Fla it's a nice package that works well. Also my gold broadband was costing $25.
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Anonymous Poster
@charter.com
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Re: Charter slower than DSL
Ugh Charter doesn't get the idea that 2 weeks to get service to your house to replace a zapped modem is "slow". What they "do" seem to understand is that if a customer threatens to cut off service, they will magically find someone to service your computer in 1 hour. |
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mrchris
We don't miss you Bush
Premium
join:2002-10-01
North Babylon, NY | reply to ediblet1
Re: Speed
Lower the price (to $49), increase the upload to 256 or 384 and download to 2mb should do. |
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wildmage27
join:2002-05-06
Johnstown, PA | reply to aaron2486
Re: What part of Pennsylvania?
From what I understand Aaron, yes that includes us. |
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SuperJudge
Magus
Premium
join:2002-11-14
Albany, GA
clubs: | reply to mrchris
Re: Speed
Charter just needs to burn out. They aren't doing chit. |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
| Sad
Its sad when your entry level package is SLOWER than Qwest DSL and more expensive than Qwest DSL.
Shame on you Charter. at least this gives these people in these areas some hope of getting decent service at a fair price.
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Bada Bing
WVU Mountaineers
Premium
join:2001-05-29
Fort Gay, WV
clubs:
·Suddenlink
| reply to johndoe25
Re: speed & service
said by johndoe25  :
Maybe we will see some improvement to speeds & service crosses fingers & toes Since it is Altanic Broadband & possibly a competitor to RoadRuner, let's hope with the sale, the speeds will be more inline with some of the others.
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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
[text was edited by author 2003-09-04 14:36:40]
Is this going to affect all of WV? With my luck my broadband will get worse. So far with Charter it's been up 95% of the time and 95% of my speed cap. I hope if it's does change I can get faster speeds than 1.5/128 maybe 3/512 and I'll be happy
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psianime
join:2000-12-12
San Gabriel, CA
| Moving to SBC?
Rumor has it that SBC will be INCREASING their speeds (upstream and downstream) and coming out with new pricing plans. I am giving this serious consideration again since Charter's contract with Earthlink ran out, which means no more Earthlink dial-up and newsgroup access.
Charter, please increase your speeds or lower your prices before you lose another customer to DSL |
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redstepchild
Premium
join:2002-01-04
Birmingham, AL
| This is not the last sell off
There have been many bets placed in the industry to see who will get the most of Charter..
Cox and Comcast both are drooling at the thought of buying out Charter.
It is just a matter of time to decide who get's what.
Ever wonder why so many of the Charter Execs, VP's and Directors have flown to Cox and Comcast.
I think the story of Charter will be done w/in 5 years.
Charter is like a injured animal getting picked apart by the hyenna's. They can smell the death in the air. The scent of blood is pungent.
Night is coming and the moon is arising. Come morning, we shall see which Hyenna has the larger belly.
The enemy is at the gates, waiting for darkness.
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redstepchild
Premium
join:2002-01-04
Birmingham, AL
| reply to djrobx
Re: Ok, so who is Atlantic Broadband?
Look here:
»www.cableyellowpages.com/whitepa···tors.htm
Nothing..
here is contact info for Atlantic Broadband
and a better story with details on exactly who Atlantic broadband is.
»biz.yahoo.com/bw/030903/35896_1.html
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