I am looking to come out of the dark ages and change my 'dial-up' to a DSL connection for my home PC ... Now, remember, I'm cheap and don't want to spend a lot of money ...
I checked into at&t (my current service provider) and verizon (you know, all the $14.95/mo adds) and NEITHER has DSL in my area ... Any of you have experience with 'earthlink' ... they might be my only choice (other than cable at their rip-off prices!!!) ...
thnx,
t.

Tony,
I have been using earthlink every since they came to San Jose and bought Netcom that I have used since they started up in San jose 20 years ago. Never a problem.
I am currently getting DSL for 21.95 a month for 24/7 at 1MBPS and no complaints. They furnised the modem also for free.
I am just about to add a home network for another 7.95 a month as we have two desktops and two laptops and then can log in on any or all at once from wherever they are within range.
Best to you,
Bebop

I have Earthlink DSL and am very satisfied. I don't know the cost, as it is bundled through my phone company(Sprint),and I am sure Florida rates are different.

Tony check out Cavalier..

. thnx guys ....
t.

Tony,

No Verizon DSL in my area as well--just rip-off cable when it works, which is another part of the problem.

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Whats Dial up ?

I've had cable since day one there is nothing faster

wouldn't travel any other way period!

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Tony:

I think you could be out of luck using Earthlink as a high speed provider. In many cases no matter who your DSL provider is the so called last mile of cable is owned by Verizon. Even though you're paying Earthlink they are using Verizon wiring to your home.
You're up against the same problem I had with high speed internet service and that's location. I think you may have mentioned
aproximately where you're located in EG.

Problem is you're too far away from the CO (central office of Verizon). The CO is located in town just off Main St. I was in the same situation where I live, just a little too far away from the CO. Verizon is promoting like crazy in some cases even where a customer is located near the CO there is a waiting list to sign up.

I bit the bullet and went with Cox Cable I have phone,internet and TV with them. They offered a bundling discount, yea it's a bit pricey but I need high speed access since my job is computer related. Hope that helps.


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Well, after doing some searching, I find that Steve is right ... about the only thing available is COX cable or earthlink sat ... I don't like the fact that I have NO CHOICE but to use COX for cable tv, and now I will have to use them for the I'net as well ... ....

QUOTE from Dnj:
Whats Dial up ?
I've had cable since day one there is nothing faster
would travel any other way period!

Well SORRRREEEEE, Donny .... some of us ain't gigging 26 hrs a day and can take things a little slower ...

Nothin's easy anymore ... we'll have to see where this goes ...

t

Just take a look at how much money people waste on a daily basis on cigarettes, lottery, going out to eat & drink,, etc etc etc, & every over priced thing in our lives........
high speed internet is now part of everyday life now....living will get more expensive day by day for sure and then some...its all in personal priorities, what you can do with or do without is a balancing act that you have to juggle and be happy with.....you cant take it with you....
Life is way TOO short to Dilly Dalley!
.....And not enjoy the trip!

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