[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-04 Thread Perkins, Jerry
Chris McQuistion wrote: I would stick with Comcast. Their service is MUCH faster than DSL. It has been my experience that DSL is faster. This is from 6 years of experience using both systems. In fact on big downloads DSL is always faster EVEN when I am connected via X-Forwarding which

[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-04 Thread Chris McQuistion
What kind of download speed can you get over DSL? On downloads I regularly get over 1000 kbps, and this is on Comcast's lowest speed plan. I used to have their top speed plan and could get 1500-2000 kbps on downloads. I was under the impression that DSL tops out at around 6 mbps. Comcast has

[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-04 Thread Jim Peterson
We have both Comcast and ATT lines here, 3MB service on each. The ATT(BellSouth) DSL is far more reliable for us than the Comcast has been, mostly due to faulty equipment in our 'grid square.' Our BellSouth line hasn't gone down in the past year and a third (my time here), while the Comcast side

[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-03 Thread Jack Coats
I agree, that for the most part, cable companies have not figured out that 2-way communications means consistent availability. ATT has been known to forget that (The great Lilly Tomlin operator skits were based more on perceived reality from many peoples experience than fiction.) from time

[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-02 Thread xor
I forgot to say, that I am about 2 miles from the Bellsouth CO that would service the DSL if I signed up. On Feb 2, 3:20 pm, xor johnw...@gmail.com wrote: I currently have Comcast cable as an internet provider,  and have had Comcast for the better part of 10 years. Currently ATT is offering

[nlug] Re: DSL: Is it worth switching?

2009-02-02 Thread Chris McQuistion
I would stick with Comcast. Their service is MUCH faster than DSL. Here is the trick to getting a lower bill. I just did this a couple months ago. Call Comcast and ask for the customer retention dept. They will try to argue with you and see if they can help you with your problem. Stick to