Re: [SLUG] Moving from RR Cable to Verizon DSL = mucho easy

From: Levi Bard (levi@bard.sytes.net)
Date: Thu May 29 2003 - 08:02:59 EDT


> Well, I got the self-install DSL kit from Verizon today. Plugged in the
> filters so my phone and fax don't get interference, plugged in the DSL
> modem power and phone jack, plugged in the Ethernet cable from the
> Netgear wireless router, and... that was that.
>
> $30 per month, and plenty fast enough for me, and I don't care that
> they're not giving me a static IP because I don't need one.
>
> I can't say I love Verizon, but I don't have the smoldering hatred for
> them I have for AOL/Time Warner/RR, who suddenly decided I was stealing
> cable TV service and tripled my cable bill one day, even though I was
> *not* stealing cable service....

Ahh, if only I could get DSL through my cellphone. Although, are there
any big wide-area wireless providers here? That might be a way to go...

Levi

(Mmm, feel the hatred...)



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