I can't speak for DirectTV, but as far as BellSouth goes, they have the worse support in the history of the internet. If you call, they will never answer the phone. If you email them, they MIGHT answer email after about 2 weeks, then reply with a scripted template email telling you to call them, or to "check your settings". They blame all problems on your computer.
DSL is more desirable than cable because cable will slow down tremendously during the day, and prime time hours, even to that of a 56k dial up modem! They claim DSL will not...that is not true, but it is MUCH more consistent than cable comparing peak hours to late night hours. Cable speeds will also suffer when everyone on your block gets one, DSL will not. I can personally attest to these matters above. I can't say for DirectTV, but with DSL you can do many tweaks to your PC to more than double it's bandwidth throughput & download speeds. Try and stay away from a USB DSL modem and get an internal PCI or Ethernet external. -Clint God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] (PLEASE include previous correspondence if replying to this email!!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Shultz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pcworks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: PCWorks: Fast Access Choices Hi Group! I have been looking at going to a faster internet access and specifically am considering DSL--either through Bellsouth or DirecTV. Do any of you have any suggestions/opinions you would like to share with me, or even another route to take? I can't get cable where I am so that is out of the question from the get-go. Thanks in advance for your input! Cindy ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
