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What type of internet do you use?

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Offline Stephen

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #30 on: July 27, 2007, 11:14:53 PM »
Actually, there is a cable company in my area literally called "Wow" :lol:
LOL. :D

but the quality of their service is pretty decent (around here atleast)
From what I've heard the quality of Comcast depends on where you are.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #31 on: July 27, 2007, 11:15:30 PM »
I've read complaints on the internet from every square inch of this country about Comcast. It's nothing short of a miracle if Comcast is any better in your area.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #32 on: July 27, 2007, 11:17:04 PM »
Actually, there is a cable company in my area literally called "Wow" :lol:
LOL. :D

but the quality of their service is pretty decent (around here atleast)
From what I've heard the quality of Comcast depends on where you are.
Yeah, I certainly cant complain with the quality in this area, and the High-Def is amazing.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #33 on: July 27, 2007, 11:18:54 PM »
Like I said its nothing short of a miracle then. I've read bad reports country wide about Comcast.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #34 on: July 27, 2007, 11:19:46 PM »
I must be very very lucky then. We rarely get outages here. Usually there is one outage every 2 years.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #35 on: July 27, 2007, 11:20:40 PM »
No, your not lucky. That's more than just luck. That's a godly miracle.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #36 on: July 27, 2007, 11:21:43 PM »
I think it really depends on your headend. :yes:

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #37 on: July 27, 2007, 11:22:47 PM »
I have to disagree. I don't know what it depends on for sure, but I really don't think its that. :no:

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #38 on: July 27, 2007, 11:24:18 PM »
Gil's right.  The HD is superb.

I HATE Comcast's analog cable.  They constantly take away channels.  Comcast is good, only when there are NO PROBLEMS.  Once you have a problem, it's like pulling teeth trying to fix it.  I had static last year on every channel, and it took em two weeks to fix it (had to replace a line amplifier)

The townships have no right to only allow one cable provider in an area, IMO <_<

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« Reply #39 on: July 27, 2007, 11:25:50 PM »
Gil's right.  The HD is superb.

I HATE Comcast's analog cable.  They constantly take away channels.  Comcast is good, only when there are NO PROBLEMS.  Once you have a problem, it's like pulling teeth trying to fix it.  I had static last year on every channel, and it took em two weeks to fix it (had to replace a line amplifier)

The townships have no right to only allow one cable provider in an area, IMO <_<
Yes, the HD is like being in heaven. :angel: Personally, I've never had Comcast's analog cable, but i do know they've been changing around some of their Basic lineup for the ffirst time since (i assume) TCI or AT&T in the late 90s.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #40 on: July 27, 2007, 11:25:57 PM »
Gil's right.  The HD is superb.

I HATE Comcast's analog cable.  They constantly take away channels.  Comcast is good, only when there are NO PROBLEMS.  Once you have a problem, it's like pulling teeth trying to fix it.  I had static last year on every channel, and it took em two weeks to fix it (had to replace a line amplifier)

The townships have no right to only allow one cable provider in an area, IMO <_<

I agree. I'll never live anywhere where they tell me who I have to subscribe to. :no:

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #41 on: July 27, 2007, 11:27:45 PM »
Its unacceptable that we have NO choice, other than Cable or Satellite! Where is the competition?!?! I'm going to start a cable company...

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #42 on: July 27, 2007, 11:29:16 PM »
For the record, how many cable providers do you guys have available in your area?

Gil, I remember TCI!! They're so ancient.  Although, I never had them (had DirecTv)

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2007, 11:29:39 PM »
LIke I said earlier, we now have Verizon's FIOS service as a third choice in this area, but I'd still like to see more competititon. And I'd also like to see stricter regulation of the industry.

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Re: What type of internet do you use?
« Reply #44 on: July 27, 2007, 11:30:03 PM »
2 cable providers here-Comcast and Verizon.