lemonade
join:2003-12-13
Los Angeles, CA | dslextreme vs sbc?
i used to recommend dslextreme to my friends if they ask for my advice, simply because dslextreme is cheaper than SBC, actually only a few bucks... but right now with SBC/ATT's aggressive pricing scheme, i am not sure any more... any comment? |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·DSL EXTREME
| Well, both SBC (AT&T) and DSL Extreme have agressive pricing - both are sub $15/month for 1.5/384.
For DSLX: Customer service, local tech support, not bundled with AT&T/SBC crud, DHCP vs. PPPoE, and you don't have to bundle long distance to do it.
For AT&T/SBC: They own the lines, and local line support (doesn't mean much). Yahoo multimedia bundles. AT&T/SBC has deep pockets and millions of subs (= $$$) |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
Premium,VIP
join:2001-12-09
clubs: | reply to lemonade
From what I've seen in the forum, DSLX pricing is no longer cheaper. It's a few bucks more. There's been some people bitching about it recently.
Which do you want: better support or a cheaper price? It's up to you. |
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
Premium
join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA
| Plus it depends on the plan. In my case (Verizon) when looking at static IP or higher speed plans, DSLx continues to be cheaper or offers what VZ won't. My plan is less than 1/2 the price of VZ, plus I get more static IPs.
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Matt
Gone playing Dragon Age Origins
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
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said by Bill  :From what I've seen in the forum, DSLX pricing is no longer cheaper. It's a few bucks more. There's been some people bitching about it recently. Which do you want: better support or a cheaper price? It's up to you. Perhaps it's because I'm in Bellsouth territory, but their 768Kbps/128Kbps package is $39.99 a month for me. They must be going through Covad to re-sell service to me or something. I can get Earthlink over RoadRunner at 5Mbps/384Kbps for $41.95.
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
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I agree - if you want static IP's - DSLX is cheaper than SBC/AT&T, however, Sonic is priced comparibly for static.
Basics:
DSLX: $12.95 for 1.5/384 - promo rate no long distance required
AT&T: $12.99 for 1.5/384 - promo rate
AT&T: $14.99 for 1.5/384 local+ld bundle |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
Premium,VIP
join:2001-12-09
clubs:
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Must be the location.
On their pricing page for "Network 1", which I believe is LA/SF/SD SBC areas, I'm seeing this for the dynamic, 1 yr contract plans:
Lowest DSL Price in the USA! 384-1500 / 128-384 kbps Starting At: $12.95
High Speed, Super Low Price! 1500-3000 / 384-512 kbps Starting At: $17.95
Limited Time Offer! 1500-6000 / 384-608 kbps Starting At: $49.95
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