Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? in Central Texas http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16413770 en Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:56:03 EDT Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:56:03 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16416031 ilikeme : Grande also provides cable in certain parts of Austin.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16416031 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:55:25 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414187 mr sean : I concur.
But the article illustrates several points germane to signmeuptoo See Profile's argument .
- alternative connectivity
- the political impact of the major players
- how the impact affects the growth of alternative niches
- how that impact is often contrary to the needs/wants of constituents
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How you can make the world a Better Place]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414187 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 01:01:11 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414085 removed : Of course alternatives are out in select markets, but from what I've experienced as far as hotspots go, the speeds usually have nothing on your average broadband line.

Don't get me wrong - WISPs are great - but in most cases they cost more for less speed.
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irc.removed.us - #dslr | DSLR Phishtracker | Morning Glory Comics | Email: removed@dslr.net | Phone: 718-606-4100]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414085 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:43:50 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414071 mr sean : »www.publicintegrity.org/telecom/···?aid=743
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How you can make the world a Better Place]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414071 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:40:39 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414013 removed :
said by signmeuptoo See Profile :

Ah. I just saw the thing about AT&T using politics to try and force the state government's hand. Sucks.

OT:

This is why I think we need a national county owned fiber to the home initiative. The local counties or parishes contract to have the lines run and then pay contractors to run them, but don't allow any "telco" or "CableCo" to get involved in the line maintenance. Instead, any and all providers may pay to have the right to hook into the fiber COs and by using an ID system, instantaneously provide or block various servies via the fiber.

I think it is time to break the monopolies.
Sounds like you should avoid AT&T and any other major company then. Good luck getting broadband.
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irc.removed.us - #dslr | DSLR Phishtracker | Morning Glory Comics | Email: removed@dslr.net | Phone: 718-606-4100]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16414013 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:30:28 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413939 signmeuptoo : Ah. I just saw the thing about AT&T using politics to try and force the state government's hand. Sucks.

OT:

This is why I think we need a national county owned fiber to the home initiative. The local counties or parishes contract to have the lines run and then pay contractors to run them, but don't allow any "telco" or "CableCo" to get involved in the line maintenance. Instead, any and all providers may pay to have the right to hook into the fiber COs and by using an ID system, instantaneously provide or block various servies via the fiber.

I think it is time to break the monopolies.
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God Bless us all. Pray for the starving in the world. Pray the Rogue nation's change their ways and our nation can resolve to not force itself always on others. Protect Taiwan from China. Peace to the world.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413939 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:16:32 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413917 mr sean : Hmmmm...well Austin is a fairly wired city.
Cable and DSL are readily available.
AT&T has fiber throughout most of the city, but I am unaware how much glass is actually lit.

BTW: Zip codes to plug in: 78701 thru 78799
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How you can make the world a Better Place]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413917 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:11:09 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413847 signmeuptoo : Well, the thing is, I don't know zips or addresses. I am just hoping to move to Austin at some point, it is where I want to live...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413847 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:58:26 EDT Re: Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413829 mr sean : You might find these two on-site features helpful:

»/prequal?r=873
»/psearch

They might help you to narrow the scope of your questions...or not.
But its a good place to start.
:-)
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How you can make the world a Better Place]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413829 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:53:50 EDT Is there DSL in most of Austin proper? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413770 signmeuptoo : How much of Austin, TX has DSL coverage? What providers are there? What are the going rates? What about fiber, is it there or is it coming?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16413770 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:43:48 EDT