King P
Don't blame me. I voted for Ron Paul
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join:2004-11-17
Inman, SC
 ·Windstream
 ·Charter Pipeline
1 edit | what about speeds
How about some DSL providers increase their speeds, or roll out some new technology. I could care less of who has more subscribers...you know? Although I do find it interesting that DSL outranked Cable in this quarter, especially considering the speed difference.
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
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join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA | What do you expect for $15
And this will continue so long as cable is $45 and DSL is $15. Not everyone is into speed. |
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Anonymous
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join:2004-06-01
IA
·Mediacom
1 edit | reply to King P
Re: what about speeds
Most of broadband internet users in the US really don't need/want a lot of speed. They just want to pay less and have their phone line available at the same time.
Until cable companies start offering lower tiers with decent prices and actually advertise them instead of using them for customer retention only this trend will continue. |
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cvrefugee
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join:2003-09-15
Corona, CA
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said by King P  :How about some DSL providers increase their speeds, or roll out some new technology. I could care less of who has more subscribers...you know? Although I do find it interesting that DSL outranked Cable in this quarter, especially considering the speed difference. 6000kbps/768kbps for $27.99/month - DSL is the best bang for your buck (provided you live close enough to a CO or RT!). |
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King P
Don't blame me. I voted for Ron Paul
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join:2004-11-17
Inman, SC
·Windstream
·Charter Pipeline
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said by Anonymous :Most of broadband internet users in the US really don't need/want a lot of speed. They just want to pay less and have their phone line available at the same time. Until cable companies start offering lower tiers with decent prices and actually advertise them instead of using them for customer retention only this trend will continue. very good point.
I would be happy with 3 Megabits, but I'm stuck with 1.5 and there are several reasons for it. But I still love my ISP and the DSL is rock solid in my area.
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Need BB
join:2001-12-21
Rochester, NY
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Re: What do you expect for $15
768K is fast for most people. Viewing web pages and downloading files is still fast. Its not worth the extra money to get a faster speed since web browsing won't be any faster. Heck, my 100mbps fiber connection doesn't load web pages any faster than cable or dsl, but download and uploading is another matter:)
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imtim83
You All Deserve The Economic Meltdown
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join:2001-06-03
Kenner, LA
| said by Need BB :768K is fast for most people. Viewing web pages and downloading files is still fast. Its not worth the extra money to get a faster speed since web browsing won't be any faster. Heck, my 100mbps fiber connection doesn't load web pages any faster than cable or dsl, but download and uploading is another matter:) How much do you pay for your 100 Mbps download and upload fiber connection please and who offers it?
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attsbcisgay
join:2003-03-18
Beverly Hills, CA
1 edit | reply to oliphant
said by oliphant :And this will continue so long as cable is $45 and DSL is $15. Not everyone is into speed. That is correct sir.
If you are not into speed 1.5mbps is all you need and its gonna be 12.99 for 1 year plus 3 months free if you were previously a cable subscriber.
Some can get 3.0 and its 17.99 so its pretty cheap still
Or 29.99 for the speed demon user. 6.0/768 should be good enough to even please the speed hungry folks.
CC/RR you must listen to me.
You must offer lower tier to complete with DSL
1.5/283 for 14.99
3.0/512 for 19.99
6.0/768 for 29.99
10/1.0 for 39.99
coplete? sorry i mean compete  |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
| Don't forget to add in the cost of POTS.
For many, its not an issue, as Cable ties its price in with TV.
DSL: $17.95 for 3000/512 + 1 month free - UNBUNDLED!
Cable: $29.95 for 6Mpbs/512? for 3 months, $56.95 after UNBUNDLED
Even after adding in $10 - $20 for POTS, its still a lot cheaper, and there's a $12.95 for 1500/384 kbps package too. |
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Persona
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join:2004-07-07
Gravenhurst, ON | in Canada
I pay $34/month for cable inet that runs at 7 Mbps...the major DSL provider Bell Sympatico runs over $40/month for 3 Mbps and is incredibly unforgiving when you venture away from the CO and have a house full of old copper |
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Need BB
join:2001-12-21
Rochester, NY | reply to imtim83
Re: What do you expect for $15
College - so lots of $$.
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attsbcisgay
join:2003-03-18
Beverly Hills, CA
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Re: in Canada
Doyou have a bandwidth cap? say 60gb per month for lower tier or 120gb forhigher tier? In America we may not have the best speed or the latest gadget but unlimited use is what set us apart from the rest of the world.
What use is 10/10 with 100gb cap?
sures itfaster then most provider in USA but ya got limited use so its no beter. |
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imtim83
You All Deserve The Economic Meltdown
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join:2001-06-03
Kenner, LA | reply to Need BB
Re: What do you expect for $15
said by Need BB :College - so lots of $$. Do you use newsgroups? |
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SureBet
@comcast.net | Hold The Mayo!
I'm Tired of all this DSL is catching up CRAP! @6000 the Verizon Fuchs can't rig their telegraph line to give me broadband.
It's LIES LIES,and all LIES! |
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
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join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA | reply to en102
Re: What do you expect for $15
Plus the vast majority of people still have POTS so bundling isn't a big issue.
I wonder if VZ who now sells dry loop would do their $15 deal dry loop. |
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Persona
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join:2004-07-07
Gravenhurst, ON | reply to attsbcisgay
Re: in Canada
Yep there's a cap...set at 60 GB combined, but I download without hesitation and have yet to receive an email.
I came from a provider that had no cap, but they throttled bit-torrent. |
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kdwebsol
join:2005-07-18
Attleboro, MA
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Re: what about speeds
I switched from cable to DSL and saving about $19 a month. My cable advertised speeds of 6mps/368. I only received 2.5-3.5 90% of the time and never was close to 4mps. Plus had outages several times a week. I switched to DSL six months ago and the only outage I have had is when I moved the modem to my new office. My speed is a steady 2.5-2.8 all day and night with 620-660 up.
I have the same down speed and twice as fast up speed for $19 cheaper a month.
Plus I have dropped my cable TV. They have raised the price twice already this year. I now save over $20 a month with Dish Network and have all the movie channels (only had HBO with cable) with four TVs hocked up with two 100 hour DVRs.
So I think the main reason why more people are signing up for DSL is because the cable companies simple cost to much for their services. I am saving about $40 per month not have any cable service in my house. |
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matm347
join:2002-04-22
Pasadena, TX
 ·AT&T U-Verse
| DSL=GOOD
I've been completely happy with my DSL service for ~6 years. The only problem I had was when rodents chewed the wires up down the street. Also, AT&T(SBC) will be coming out with dry DSL, so you don't HAVE to buy tone to get DSL. It was part of the agreement when SBC bought AT&T. |
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Dominokat
"Hi"
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join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
clubs:
·RoadRunner Cable
1 edit | No DSL for me
DSL would be good if I could get it. But I can't. Only cable HSI is my option.
So, cable is it for me. And to be honest. I am very happy with the service I get.
I wonder how many others are in this situation.
*** Verizon won't wire my street/area for DSL. And is looking to sell all it's lines in Maine. |
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attsbcisgay
join:2003-03-18
Beverly Hills, CA | reply to Persona
Re: in Canada
well i guess ya limited oneway or another lol
move to america wehave allyou can eat and its cheap too |
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