RFJock
join:2004-01-13
Norfolk, VA | Where is Prospect Street? Interesting that according to recent announcements, Prospect Street Broadband was supposed to have "gone live" with BPL in Manassas some 4 weeks ago. And yet I see no listing for them as an ISP here on BBR and can find no sub reviews of their service. Wonder if they hav'nt actually gone live yet? |
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| Good question. I haven't heard much either since the initial hooplah. I'll dig a bit on that.... |
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 dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18 | reply to RFJock
»www.prospectstreet.com/psb/ |
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RFJock
join:2004-01-13
Norfolk, VA | Totally worthless media hype. Simply designed to hook subs, and no substantive information on system status or subscriber objective reviews other than the ones the handpicked for the subs propaganda page. They seem to be very hush-hush about where the system is active, how many subs are live and how the system is performing. |
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| And actually that website wasn't even up the day the Manassas trial was announced..... |
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 icp1Premium
join:2000-10-13
Saint Louis, MO | reply to RFJock
My Mother in law lives in Manassas and signed up for the BPL setup there, but it isn't live as of yet at her house, so my guess is no where is ready quite yet.
When she gets hooked up I will get more info. |
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said by Karl Bode:
And actually that website wasn't even up the day the Manassas trial was announced.....
Extract from the Prospect Street web site – must think their customers are clueless!!
»www.prospectstreet.com/psb/Intro···sSay.htm
"I purchased a new computer, plugged it into the wall socket, hit "enter"... and the Internet connection came right on, like a television."
Housewife.
"Inexpensive, always on, always fast. I don't have to waste time just signing on. Uploading and downloading music files and photos is a snap."
Student.
"Doesn't tie up my phone line while I surf. Friends can actually get through to me at night."
Bank Clerk.
"I can move my laptop from room to room, and can even work outside -- anywhere I can find an electric outlet."
Young Professional.
"Secure home networking…Hackers can't 'listen in' or access my files."
Computer Consultant.
"Totally reliable and easy. No construction, no new wires, no technician appointment, no complicated installation, no service disruptions..."
Father.
"I don't see why anyone would purchase cable or DSL if Broadband over Powerlines is available."
Businessman. |
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 Radio ActiveMy pappy's a pistolPremium
join:2003-01-31
Fullerton, CA | We must be a lot smarter than they think we are. What a bunch of drivel. I would not buy from a company that used those anonymous "endorsements"...
They look made up.
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I once accidentally spilled spot remover on my dog and he disappeared. You know what I hate? Indian Givers... No, I take that back. »www.folsomtech.com |
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w2co
join:2003-07-16
Longmont, CO | reply to David95037
""Secure home networking…Hackers can't 'listen in' or access my files."
Computer Consultant.
Boy if that isn't pure crap I don't know what is.
Actually every one on a given host will be easily "monitored" by anyone with the proper receiver and "opened up" modem. Any mobile station would be able to eavesdrop on any neighborhood just by moving 1.5mile to the next repeater. If you think this is secure technology, you are in for a sad awakening. Every Joe with equipment mentioned above will capture your every keystroke. Hurray Hackers! Whats really bad is the backhaul from secure sites/users who take great care in keeping their data secure, once their data reaches a BPL backbone everything is radiated to anyone who cares to listen. |
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