[boulder.pm] DSL in Boulder
Melvin, Lee
lee_melvin at mentorg.com
Mon Sep 16 10:53:48 CDT 2002
I used to have Qwest/Qwest.net ISDN and endured unannounced 2-4 hour
downtimes at least once a month. About a year ago I changed to
Covad/Megapath IDSL and the service has been rock solid -- the entire
time I've been a subscriber there's been one downtime, which was
announced a week ahead of time and was 1/4 the time they reserved (1/2
hour downtime vs 2 hours announced).
Qwest recently made full DSL available in my area, and AT&T has cable
modem now as well. Both are faster and cheaper than IDSL ($80/month,
ugh), but I'm reluctant to give up Megapath. I've had a couple friends
suggest that Qwest DSL is OK, Qwest.net ISP is not so hot -- so if I
went with FRII or Indra through Qwest I'd be OK. I'd love to hear
opinions from anyone using Qwest DSL -- particularly latency, since I'm
an unrecovering gamer in off hours.
But to answer your question, I'd suggest looking into Megapath DSL in
your area (http://www.megapath.net). Previously I used Indra's Net
(http://www.indra.com) and their service and support is fantastic, but
latency wasn't so great (only an issue if you're a gamer). I also have
several friends who use (and/or work for) Front Range Internet Inc.
(http://www.frii.com).
- Lee
Bill Skitt wrote:
>Hey all,
>
>I know this is off topic but I thought this was the best place to look for
>advise. I live at 30th and Aurora and have DSL through Qwest/MSN. I pay for
>256/256 and realistically get 25kbps either way. Qwest screwed me out of my
>student discount and those speeds are terrible so I'm looking to cancel my
>service with them, and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with other
>providers in the area, and could offer me some advise or suggestions on my
>options?
>
>
>Thanks a bunch,
>-Bill
>
>
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