GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO | reply to qworster
Re: Put a fork in them... Ok.. wait a minute... I'm an earthlink customer by default.. they merged with my original ISP..
I have dial-up because I live in a very rural area of the country, and broadband is simply unavailable here, as is cable. My only recourse would be satellite, and I haven't heard much good about that... Not to mention the expense...
So what's a poor message board addict to do???? Any advice? |
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"..... I'm an earthlink customer by default.. they merged with my original ISP..
I have dial-up because I live in a very rural area of the country, and broadband is simply unavailable here, as is cable. My only recourse would be satellite, and I haven't heard much good about that... Not to mention the expense..."
This means she has very little choice other than satellite. There are no other ISP's to chose from.
I believe GA is asking for advice, not sarcasm. |
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Rural areas have very limited interconnect options. It is not like they are in a big city and can choose what is best for them. It is more like help.....can I get anything?
Anyone who has phone service pays a fee to have lines or towers built in rural areas. Maybe help in on the way.
While waiting, just have fun. |
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GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO | reply to whocares0
Toby, you don't know how much your advice means to me... I'm so appreciative of your concern... However, as was stated, the only other option that I have is satellite. Since you are such a good friend... perhaps you wouldn't mind helping me out with how best to finance the cost of the equipment for satellite.
I have some trepidation about it, though, from what I've read on this forum, there are some distinct drawbacks to satellite, like Fair Access... Perhaps, since you are a regular here, and so technically astute, you could explain this to me, since I have no experience with the technology.
I wait for your response.... |
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ncbillPremium
join:2007-01-23
Winston Salem, NC | reply to GA2006
Go to findanisp.com
Up at the cabin I can now get a cheap ISP locally (vtisp.com), where it used to be the phone company or Earthlink only. |
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2 edits | reply to GA2006
said by GA2006:Toby, you don't know how much your advice means to me... I'm so appreciative of your concern... However, as was stated, the only other option that I have is satellite. Since you are such a good friend... perhaps you wouldn't mind helping me out with how best to finance the cost of the equipment for satellite. I have some trepidation about it, though, from what I've read on this forum, there are some distinct drawbacks to satellite, like Fair Access... Perhaps, since you are a regular here, and so technically astute, you could explain this to me, since I have no experience with the technology. I wait for your response.... THE VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO IS have your husband move you out of that (underground) cave that YOU ADMITTED you live in
Then tell him that using electricity isn't that exspensive,compared to the cost of using a small generator for icebox & your computer only,you admitted that you have DIALUP SERVICE,so that means you have a landline, so why not spend a little extra & go with a good well established ISP & DSL..maybe others can give you some other suggestions here.
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| said by whocares0:said by GA2006:Toby, you don't know how much your advice means to me... I'm so appreciative of your concern... However, as was stated, the only other option that I have is satellite. Since you are such a good friend... perhaps you wouldn't mind helping me out with how best to finance the cost of the equipment for satellite. I have some trepidation about it, though, from what I've read on this forum, there are some distinct drawbacks to satellite, like Fair Access... Perhaps, since you are a regular here, and so technically astute, you could explain this to me, since I have no experience with the technology. I wait for your response.... THE VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO IS have your husband move you out of that (underground) cave that YOU ADMITTED you live inThen tell him that using electricity isn't that exspensive,compared to the cost of using a small generator for icebox & your computer only,you admitted that you have DIALUP SERVICE,so that means you have a landline, so why not spend a little extra & go with a good well established ISP & DSL..maybe others can give you some other suggestions here. I'm sorry Toby, this doesn't make any sense. GA only said she lives in an area where there are limited choices. She said nothing about living in a cave.
I know this lady personally and she lives in a beautiful berm house in the middle of Missouri - how does that equate to a cave and how will that help her with ideas on internet provider choices. |
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GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO | reply to whocares0
Toby.. Do you know anything about this post? It seems that someone may be stalking us from this board...
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GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO | reply to 96510730
I'm sorry Toby, this doesn't make any sense. GA only said she lives in an area where there are limited choices. She said nothing about living in a cave.
I know this lady personally and she lives in a beautiful berm house in the middle of Missouri - how does that equate to a cave and how will that help her with ideas on internet provider choices.
I don't understand, Oma... I have never talked, in this forum, about my home. Why would Toby say that I live in a cave? This is of a concern to me. Perhaps I should talk to the moderators about this strange post, and how such a similar post showed up on an entirely different forum where I do post?
If there is a moderator reading this thread, please, comment on this... |
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GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO
1 edit | I happen to live in a very comfortable 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath house, with electricity... Why do you think I don't have electricity, Toby? It doesn't make sense.. it's very creepy... |
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GA2006
join:2007-03-28
Dixon, MO | reply to ncbill
said by ncbill:Go to findanisp.com Up at the cabin I can now get a cheap ISP locally (vtisp.com), where it used to be the phone company or Earthlink only. Thanks, I'll check it out.. I've alread talked to my telephone company, Windsteam, and there are no plans to move broadband into my area... |
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