Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Acanac Free Trial
I know that they don't have a good reputation around here but you can get a free trial DSL login for Acanac. Here's the link if anyone is interested.
»https://www.acanac.com/cgi-bin/acanac.cg···DSL.html
Seems quick this morning!
I'm not switching from Teksavvy but thought I'd try it out since it's free.  |
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jackr
join:2004-03-10
Barrie, ON
1 edit | Unless you're so close to the Central Office you can see it. You'd be better off with TekSavvy or Bell.
//Acanac since May of this year.
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Bicephale
join:2005-09-24 | reply to Scoop
"Free offer ends June 1, 2007" |
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The Flash
You don't win friends with salad
Premium
join:2002-10-17
Toronto, ON | reply to Scoop
Post some tracerts to see what routing peers they use |
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MikeG
Premium
join:2004-10-02
Hamilton, ON | I'm pretty sure they just peer with Cogent. |
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Quake110
join:2003-12-20
Ottawa, ON
3 edits | reply to Scoop
How long does the free login last? |
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pstewart
Premium,VIP
join:2005-10-12
Peterborough, ON
| reply to MikeG
said by MikeG  :I'm pretty sure they just peer with Cogent. They don't *peer* with Cogent, they get their transit from Cogent only - to the best of my knowledge...:)
This would be one of the many reasons they try and undercut the market in my opinion....
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Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz-500GB RAID1+2TB NAS-4GB RAM-GeForce7950GX2-SB XFi-Nexicom 5 Meg ADSL |
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Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| reply to Quake110
Not sure how long it's good for but the offer is only until Aug. 28th. Here's what I got from Red Flag Deals post:
Try out our DSL Network Free of Charge. If you currently have DSL with Bell Sympatico or any other DSL provider (Note it might not work with all), please read below.
How does this work?
Since we all use the same DSLAM equipment, www.acanac.ca will provide you with PPPoE login information and you simply input this into your existing DSL modem, DSL Router or DSL PPPoE software. By inputing your new PPPoE login info you bypass your existing DSL provider and your traffic is sent through our Network.
Free offer ends August 28, 2007
Get your Free PPPoE login info by simply filling out this form: »https://www.acanac.com/cgi-bin/acanac.cg···DSL.html
*FAQ's:*
Do I still get unlimited downloads during this Free Period?
Yes, all Free trial accounts come with unlimited downloads and uploads.
Do I get regular support while using your free trial DSL?
No. All support will be limited to this forum. If you call our regular support line or email our support department they will not know you exist.
Do I need to contact my current provide to take advantage of this offer?
No. All you need to do is change the PPPoE login info.
How do I order your service after the Free offer ends on August 28 2007?
At any time you can place your order online.
Our current Promo is $18.95* based on a one year term. Your total fee for the year including tax will be $227.40* Canadian.
*(If you do not have a DSL modem Acanac will charge you an additional $49.95 security deposit fee. This is returned once the modem is returned.)*
If you have any other questions please feel free to post them in this forum.
Best Regards,
www.acanac.ca |
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montreal88
join:2007-08-26
Canada | Acanac DSL service is not very stable, the line drops frequently. Sometimes more than a dozen times in a day.
Usually, the speed is about +/- 2M.
I hate myself in making a 12 mth contract with them. |
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Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON | Speeds are similar to Teksavvy and Velcom for me but I'd never switch as Acanac's customer service is not very good from what I've heard. |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0
 ·Rogers Hi-Speed
Host:
Rogers
Bell Canada
| reply to montreal88
said by montreal88 :Acanac DSL service is not very stable, the line drops frequently. Sometimes more than a dozen times in a day. Usually, the speed is about /- 2M. I hate myself in making a 12 mth contract with them. These are not issues within the control of any 3rd party DSL provider. They are within the domain of the telco - viz Bell. The problem with acanac is that it seems they accept what Bell gives them and tells the customer "Them's tough beans" and won't go to bat for their custoemrs with Bell. |
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jackr
join:2004-03-10
Barrie, ON
·3 Web
·Rogers Hi-Speed
·Acanac
| reply to Scoop
It's great if you have a problem from 9 to 5...Monday through Friday. And you can get through.
Acanac DSL service is not very stable, the line drops frequently. Sometimes more than a dozen times in a day.
Usually, the speed is about +/- 2M.
I hate myself in making a 12 mth contract with them.
My. Experience. Exactly. |
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Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON | I'm not sure how long the free trial lasts. I've had it for 6 days and it still works. |
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Acanac Inc
Premium
join:2007-03-05
Mississauga, ON
1 edit | We extended the promo until September 5, but we will not take any new free promo orders after Aug 31. So if you singed up in the last few days you now have a few more days to test drive our DSL service.
Best Regards,
Paul L.
Acanac Inc. |
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Tekkkyyyy
@acanac.net
| reply to Scoop
Not bad at all  , I am amazed at the speed they can offer. Now only if they could have monthly plans instead of prepaid, I could go their way .
It seems like they are not connected to any backbone except cogentco, not even toronto internet exchange  . They got to have some back up, what if something happens to the single life line? Even the local traffic would stop. |
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Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Yes, speed is good.
I'm like you, I'd rather pay each month and be able to cancel anytime. I would use them as a backup login though if they offered a good price for a yearly contract. Currently pay $10 a month for backup, if they charged less I would consider it. |
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maxfield
join:2007-09-01
Lasalle, QC
1 edit |  Right now I am test driving Acanac too.
I have good speeds:
However, my speed profile is currently set by Bell Sympatico at 5056/800. I am planning to quit Sympatico when my unlimited contract expires towards the end of November.
I have one concern for Acanac though. I am afraid that the good speeds that I am enjoying right now with Acanac test drive won't necessarily reflect the reality once I quit Bell Sympatico.
There is a common problem regarding Acanac for ex-Sympatico members joining Acanac. They enjoyed good speeds with Sympatico, then all of a sudden speed profile problems when switched over to Acanac.
TekSavvy doesn't seem to have this problem of getting the best speed profile for their new customers. I remember Paul L. once mentioned that TekSavvy might have a dedicated Bell Rep working for it, but Acanac doesn't have one yet.
So I am afraid that the 5056/800 that I have right now with Sympatico, I won't be able to get the same thing with Acanac, despite the fact that I am test driving Acanac @ 5056/800 right now.
This is my primary concern with Acanac and make me thinking twice about joining them, despite my good test drive with their free DSL account. |
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The Flash
You don't win friends with salad
Premium
join:2002-10-17
Toronto, ON
1 edit | reply to Scoop
5056/800 is pretty much the default profile these days. There's no reason you shouldn't get it. |
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Acanac Inc
Premium
join:2007-03-05
Mississauga, ON
| That's not necessarily true. Your profile is determined by your distance from the CO. Unfortunately not everybody is within the recommend distance and they wont be able to get 5Mbps.
The following is what happens when a Sympatico user moves to our service.
With Sympatico they might have put you on a remote, but when we submit an order to Bell for your new DSL connection they might put you on a different one altogether. Depending on the distance you might get a higher or lower profile. Our clients have encountered both scenarios, but I would say the majority of the time your speeds will remain exactly the same. |
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st7860
join:2004-05-13
San Francisco, CA | reply to Scoop
acanac has scammed another deal board into posting their free webhosting offer and free DSL offer all over the board. But look on google for a second and see how many people hate that company. |
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