[Cialug] Fine Print - Broadband suggestions?

[Dave Weis]

Brandon Griffis wrote:
> So here's the compare list I've come up with so far:
> Qwest - 3mbit/640kbir.  $46.99/month.  OR  1.5mbit/896kbit.  
> $36.99/month (+ $5 for the modem  baring the Best Buy deal) (1 year then 
> +$13, or 2 year con.)

They also have an installation charge for standalone, it was 48.50 but 
may have been lowered.

> Internet Solver - 3mbit/896kbit.  $45/month
> 
> Iowa telecom seems to only be available if you have an existing land line.

They are straight Qwest resale around here.


dave


> 
> On 8/29/07, *Brandon Griffis* <brandongriffis at gmail.com 
> <mailto:brandongriffis at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
>     I'll look around for that.  Can anyone recommend a good ISP compare
>     site?  broadband reports doesn't seem to work terribly well for Des
>     Moines.
> 
>     I just realized I should have specified in my first email that my
>     house is on the near east side of Des Moines.  Very close to
>     University and E. 14th.
> 
>     Mediacom isn't out of the running.  They just don't have the killer
>     deal I thought they did.  Also, I kind of take issue with paying an
>     "install fee".  I'm not trying to be snotty, I just figure if I'm
>     signing up to do business with a company they should cover that
>     cost.  (I've been with many ISPs and Mediacom is the first that's
>     charged me an install fee).
> 
>     -Brandon
> 
> 
>     On 8/29/07, *Dean* < W5GXL at arrl.net <mailto:W5GXL at arrl.net>> wrote:
> 
>         My neighbor has Wild Blue... He had to upgrade it to the fastest
>         service and he stated it was still too slow.. Think he is into
>         stocks.   He can't wait until December when his contract runs
>         out ...   We have a local 900Mh system in this county that is
>         running
>         3000 kbps for about $40 a month..  It is working well in this area.
>         You may shop around for a local wireless provider.  They are popping
>         up all over.
>         Dean
>         Spencer Ia
> 
>         On Aug 29, 2007, at 10:44 AM, Dave Weis wrote:
> 
>         >
>         >  Send me your address offlist or you can check what we can do at
>         >  http://connect.internetsolver.com/qualify/
>         <http://connect.internetsolver.com/qualify/>
>         >
>         >  dave
>         >
>         >  Brandon Griffis wrote:
>         > > So I'm looking to set up service and had planned to go with
>         > > Mediacom as I've seen several ads for a 12 month special for
>         > > Internet access for $20.  But apparently there's some fine print
>         > > in the commercial that the deal is only available as an upgrade
>         > > when you already have cable TV.  Best they can do is a slower
>         > > service for $40 for 6 months.
>         > > So now I'm shopping.
>         > > Any suggestions for decent internet service (and just internet
>         > > service)?  I don't plan on getting a land phone line or cable TV.
>         > > Thanks,
>         > > Brandon
>         > >