xan_user
join:2004-11-18
Santa Rosa, CA
| Sonic in wikiup
I've been thinking of moving to wikiup,lark field area from Windsor. It looks like wikiup is in the worst possible location for dsl, equally far from SR co and windsor co.
I need a static IP with fairly high up speeds for work, but i'm concerned that it won't be available from Sonic there. What's the best way to determine the availability of Sonic in a given location? A street address, or the old phone number? Or Ouija board? Will Sonic CS be able to semi accurately estimate speeds?
Also if anyone here has any "gasp " alternative for Sonic in that area I will entertain that as a last resort...
Many thanks,
Xan. |
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bobrk
4180. Over moderated.
Premium
join:2000-02-02
San Jose, CA | Start here:
»/search
And see if they serve your area. |
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Snypes
join:2003-12-29
Santa Rosa, CA
| reply to xan_user
If you do not have an active phone line we can look up the location via the address. We can estimate a basic idea of speed but honestly there is no real way to know how well a line will act until it is provisioned. Any technician in our office can run the prequalification for you. You can also submit the request to support@sonic.net and you should receive an answer within a business day. |
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xan_user
join:2004-11-18
Santa Rosa, CA | Thanks.
What direction would Sonic's wireless internet be from wikiup?
Is the closet antenna on the roof of the airport cinema's still? |
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DaneJasper
Sonic.Net
Premium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
clubs:
| reply to xan_user
Wikiup is broadband no-man's land. Broadlink still serves some wireless customers there though, so they might be worth looking at if you MUST move there.
What does a lack of broadband do to property values? 
-Dane |
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xan_user
join:2004-11-18
Santa Rosa, CA
| Dane, please say it aint so!
Sonic CS said the address (arnica wy) was 9000 ft from CO.( forgot to ask which one) and it looked good for all but the top tier dsl service...
It was explained to me that W/o a working phone number it was a rough estimate, So I'm trying to talk to neighbors and see if I might use their number for a line quality check...
I know that comcast is there, but almost rather go back to bonding multiple Sonic dial-up lines!
Would paying for an ATT van roll to the house gain me any more knowledge in regards to speed/ availability? Or am I destined to go back to smoke signals and tin cans?
How much is a site survey for Sonic's (broadlink) wireless offerings?
Thanks,
Xan. |
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DaneJasper
Sonic.Net
Premium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
clubs:
| I'd suggest talking by phone with Lani here - she's a senior DSL order processing person, and can give you the straight scoop. Call now at 707-522-1000 and ask for her.
If it's 9000ft from a DSL equipped CO, you might be in good shape. However, without a phone number in service there, the data is not assured. AND, until DSL is actually up and running, nothing is really assured, FYI!
Broadlink will drive by and check for service if you order it and contract for it - I don't think they'll do a site survey without an order.
-Dane |
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