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07-17-2005, 10:56 AM
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Just doing some research so I'm prepared before I move. What's the deal on high-speed internet in the US (and specifically in Boston)? Is there a choice of broadband providers available? I'm looking at getting cable (or DSL, failing that).
In Australia we have lots of ADSL providers (all reselling the Telstra network - Telstra here now is like AT&T was in the US back then). But when it comes to cable there are only TWO providers - OptusNet and Telstra. What's it like in the US? Can anyone recommend a fast and decent provider which isn't too expensive?
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07-17-2005, 11:26 AM
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Drizzt Do'Urden
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07-17-2005, 12:21 PM
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Thanks mate. Any personal insights from anyone?
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07-17-2005, 12:57 PM
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Drizzt Do'Urden
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After a little more digging I could only find 2 cable services for Boston, Comcast for $19.99 for the 1st six months ($49.95 after that) and Rcn Internet Service for $49.95 per month. I have Verizon DSL that is tacked on to my phone bill at $34.29 a month.
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07-17-2005, 01:54 PM
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I like Comcast. We have the digital cable w/DVR and tons of channels plus fast internet. All Very reliable. Plus Comcast has a ton of services like on-demand movies and even games.
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07-17-2005, 01:57 PM
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Zartan
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I should add we told verizon "you suck" a few years ago for there poor DSL service. They might have changed but I'll never go back due to Bad customer service plus unreliable DSL performance and no refund.
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07-17-2005, 08:57 PM
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I've got Road Runner (Time Warner) but it sounds like that's not available over in Beantown.
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