internet providers?

dalopitz · 12-17-2003, 08:37 PM

My deal with MSN is about to expire and I'm looking for a new provider. Does anyone have any recommendations for an affordable provider with good connectivity?

John Z · 12-17-2003, 09:01 PM

Depends on what you find affordable. I couldn't stand our slow dialup, and we went to Comcast cable internet. It is about the same price for us as dialup ($40 vs $18 + $25 phone line), and about a zillion times faster. It has been out once in a year.

I just ran a speed test. We're getting 2141 Kbps (as opposed to the 32 Kbps I was getting with my 56 Kbps modem on dialup).

dalopitz · 12-17-2003, 09:08 PM

I think you're right. I'm paying for the phone line and about $22 a month with MSN. I am sick to death of being connected at 19 or 22 kbs. I'm also looking at the Netzero 'hi-speed' connection offer right now...

John Z · 12-17-2003, 10:01 PM

If you spend any time at all on the internet, you MUST have a broadband connection to maintain sanity. DSL, cable modem, satellite.... Gotta get outta the dark ages!

12-18-2003, 03:18 PM

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[i]Originally posted by John Z [satellite.... Gotta get outta the dark ages!

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I've been thinking about a satelite connection why do you think cable is better?

Chaz214 · 12-18-2003, 04:57 PM

Cable is a whole lot cheaper if you already subscribe to cable TV. If not, they cost about the same because usually the cable company requires the purchase of Basic cable plus the cost of the internet access.

alex · 12-18-2003, 05:02 PM

I have earthlink dsl and love it. Out only once due to Verizon problem but was fixed that same day.

Christy · 12-18-2003, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by John Z
If you spend any time at all on the internet, you MUST have a broadband connection to maintain sanity. DSL, cable modem, satellite.... Gotta get outta the dark ages!

I've had to go back to dial-up in emergencies (like having to check the forums whenever I'm at my sisters), and I swear, smoke signals would be a faster form of communicating.

12-19-2003, 08:56 AM

My sister has dial up and they are reasonable.
http://www.aaahawk.com/files/pricing.asp

6.95 a month if you sign up for a 1 year plan. The connection speed is decent for dial up and they have given her good service. I am going to switch from OLG to aaahawk to save some green.

The best way to go like it has been stated is a cable modem. One day I will have extra cash left over and get a cable modem. :)

SmallTown · 12-19-2003, 08:58 AM

we pay, I think, $30 a month for verizon dsl and haven't had any problems

12-17-2003, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
John Z Since 1938 Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: White Plains Posts: 984	Depends on what you find affordable. I couldn't stand our slow dialup, and we went to Comcast cable internet. It is about the same price for us as dialup ($40 vs $18 + $25 phone line), and about a zillion times faster. It has been out once in a year. I just ran a speed test. We're getting 2141 Kbps (as opposed to the 32 Kbps I was getting with my 56 Kbps modem on dialup). __________________ School of Fish
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12-17-2003, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
dalopitz Member Member Since: Jul 2001 Posts: 31	good point I think you're right. I'm paying for the phone line and about $22 a month with MSN. I am sick to death of being connected at 19 or 22 kbs. I'm also looking at the Netzero 'hi-speed' connection offer right now...
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12-17-2003, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
John Z Since 1938 Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: White Plains Posts: 984	If you spend any time at all on the internet, you MUST have a broadband connection to maintain sanity. DSL, cable modem, satellite.... Gotta get outta the dark ages! __________________ School of Fish
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12-18-2003, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chaz214 Registered User Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Mechanicsville Posts: 9	Cable is a whole lot cheaper if you already subscribe to cable TV. If not, they cost about the same because usually the cable company requires the purchase of Basic cable plus the cost of the internet access.
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12-18-2003, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
alex Member Member Since: Apr 2001 Posts: 630	I have earthlink dsl and love it. Out only once due to Verizon problem but was fixed that same day.
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12-19-2003, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
baswm Posts: n/a	dial up ISP My sister has dial up and they are reasonable. http://www.aaahawk.com/files/pricing.asp 6.95 a month if you sign up for a 1 year plan. The connection speed is decent for dial up and they have given her good service. I am going to switch from OLG to aaahawk to save some green. The best way to go like it has been stated is a cable modem. One day I will have extra cash left over and get a cable modem. :)
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12-19-2003, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
SmallTown Football season! Member Since: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 8,887	we pay, I think, $30 a month for verizon dsl and haven't had any problems __________________ *The fact is that you were outvoted and majority rules. And the majority wants what the [Democrats] have to offer. Get over it or drink your Kool Aid quietly. - Vraiblonde*
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