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Comments on news posted 2005-04-20 16:10:04: We mentioned some time ago how both Cox and Qwest were striking "preferred provider" deals with development builders. ..
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 damox
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| Definitely Not Something I Would Want That definitely would not be something I would want, even if I was inclined to subscribe to that particular ISPs services. One never knows when their situation could change and an ISP could go south! For instance, I think Comcast is a fairly good value, but next month I am planning to switch to Qwest which purportedly will offer 5 mbits down and 896 up for less than I am paying for Comcast right now! What's more, is that Qwest allows their customers to run servers!
Well that's just what I'm talking about . . . one can never predict what tomorrow will bring! My point? homeowners associations should avoid making deals with ISPs. I'm glad I am aware, because should I consider moving to a location where I'd have to join a homeowners association, I will be on the lookout, and will avoid all such homes if at all possible!
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| twoloco
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Sahuarita, AZ | my HOA blows they are the reason why qwest hasn't given me broadband. the HOA thinks the box qwest needs to install on a corner street would be a eye sore. hell, i live in the middle of the damn desert. no one would probably even see it | |
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| My experiences.... Ok so here is the deal where I live.
We have Adelphia, and our HOA has an agreement with them to provide basic cable service to all homeowners in our community, at a discounted rate incorporated into our monthly total HOA fees.
All that is included here is basic cable. Otherwise you can add features and step up into the movie channel packs etc, which we have done. For a well endowed service, we're talking about $50 a month.
HSI is NOT part of this deal. You are free to explore whatever ISP you choose, I happen to have DSL. At the time we moved in, TeleMedia was the provider and they had not yet offered an internet access service.
If it's managed correctly and is a good quality service there is no reason why a development couldn't get into this type of arrangement. Sure it would be nice if it were optional, but really if the service is good I doubt many would complain. The issue comes when you are paying the fees and not seeing a positive experience.
It all comes down to quality execution for the price paid.
K.
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