Dial Up

Felix The Assassin · 05-02-2004, 05:08 PM

It all started two weeks ago when the paymaster made us change our lodging for the trip. We all wanted the cheaper but friendlier one. So we get there, check in and go to hook up our laptops to get the info flowing. Well this fancy pantsy hotel/suite does not offer high speed, only dial-up. And get this, only 26.4K to boot. Sheez, talking about fraud.

Now, I'm an in your face kinda guy, and that's the way I want my net. Even my T-1 LAN at work has it's choppy moments, but 26.4K, I was fit to be tied. Needless to say, what should have taken seconds to conduct took minutes. Even worse, minutes turned into hours on bigger data processes.

So, I'm back home, chilling on my wireless connection, and wondering what the real difference is. So, a click on one of those our stuff is faster yet cheaper links revealed the truth. My connection is rated at 1.8mb/s burst, and 992K/s sustained, transfer and there are 0 competitors in my area with this connection speed. However, our database shows our dial-up at DSL speeds for $3.95 a month can compare with a rate of 64K/s burst and 6.5k/s sustained.

Hmm, what nerve these folks have for advertising such rubbish!

05-02-2004, 10:05 PM

WELCOME BACK
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ps: ohhhh, i see my art ^_^, i'm talented? *points at self* Thanks!!!!!

[ 05-02-2004, 10:06 PM: Message edited by: Spirits forever ]

Kakero · 05-02-2004, 10:22 PM

hmmm...and I'm still using dialup. no choice with that.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 05-03-2004, 08:05 AM

So am I, however I will be getting either 1mb or 2mb connection on 16 of june when broadband finally gets its ass over here. Let me get this straight, you just said you get Dial-up for $3.95 a month [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] over here my dial-up connection costs £14 a month!!!!

Bozos of Bones · 05-03-2004, 08:23 AM

I pay my dial-up bill 40(fourty) dollars a month, which is 15$ subscription and the rest is time. I'm getting DSL ASAP!

faiden · 05-03-2004, 11:04 AM

Wow dial up is all that is here atm as well. But it costs me $22 a month. Cable upgrade expected by new year.

Tyrion · 05-04-2004, 11:52 AM

I got hooked on my computer now that I have a steadyconnection...all things have good sides to them, also dial-up :-D

Bozos of Bones · 05-04-2004, 02:04 PM

The only good thing about dial-up is the everchanging IP. Useful only to hackers. And paranoid people.

Mack_Attack · 05-04-2004, 02:48 PM

I'm amazed at the cost of some of those connections. Here in Canada I'm paying 29.95 a month for ADSL through telus.

05-02-2004, 05:08 PM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	It all started two weeks ago when the paymaster made us change our lodging for the trip. We all wanted the cheaper but friendlier one. So we get there, check in and go to hook up our laptops to get the info flowing. Well this fancy pantsy hotel/suite does not offer high speed, only dial-up. And get this, only 26.4K to boot. Sheez, talking about fraud. Now, I'm an in your face kinda guy, and that's the way I want my net. Even my T-1 LAN at work has it's choppy moments, but 26.4K, I was fit to be tied. Needless to say, what should have taken seconds to conduct took minutes. Even worse, minutes turned into hours on bigger data processes. So, I'm back home, chilling on my wireless connection, and wondering what the real difference is. So, a click on one of those our stuff is faster yet cheaper links revealed the truth. My connection is rated at 1.8mb/s burst, and 992K/s sustained, transfer and there are 0 competitors in my area with this connection speed. However, our database shows our dial-up at DSL speeds for $3.95 a month can compare with a rate of 64K/s burst and 6.5k/s sustained. Hmm, what nerve these folks have for advertising such rubbish! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-03-2004, 08:05 AM	#4
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	So am I, however I will be getting either 1mb or 2mb connection on 16 of june when broadband finally gets its ass over here. Let me get this straight, you just said you get Dial-up for $3.95 a month [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] over here my dial-up connection costs £14 a month!!!! __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-03-2004, 08:23 AM	#5
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	I pay my dial-up bill 40(fourty) dollars a month, which is 15$ subscription and the rest is time. I'm getting DSL ASAP! __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

05-03-2004, 11:04 AM	#6
faiden Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 28, 2004 Location: WV Age: 59 Posts: 37	Wow dial up is all that is here atm as well. But it costs me $22 a month. Cable upgrade expected by new year. __________________ \"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to to high principles\" Quote from Drizzt

05-04-2004, 11:52 AM	#7
Tyrion Quintesson Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: straight outta Kålltorp Age: 37 Posts: 1,081	I got hooked on my computer now that I have a steadyconnection...all things have good sides to them, also dial-up :-D __________________ ...with the Bible and the Uzi as weapons

05-02-2004, 10:05 PM	#2
Spirits forever Guest Posts: n/a	WELCOME BACK [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] ps: ohhhh, i see my art ^_^, i'm talented? points at self Thanks!!!!! [ 05-02-2004, 10:06 PM: Message edited by: Spirits forever ]

05-02-2004, 10:22 PM	#3
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	hmmm...and I'm still using dialup. no choice with that.

05-04-2004, 02:04 PM	#8
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	The only good thing about dial-up is the everchanging IP. Useful only to hackers. And paranoid people. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

05-04-2004, 02:48 PM	#9
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,929	I'm amazed at the cost of some of those connections. Here in Canada I'm paying 29.95 a month for ADSL through telus. __________________

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