Fw: [Lvlug] Cable or DSL?

[homefry]

Hi Tom,

I'm can't tell if you are being a smart-aleck or if you agree! :-)  I hope
you find the next Linux meeting so we can all put faces to these posted
messages!!!

Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Walsh" <tom@openhardware.net>
To: <lvlug@thelinuxlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Lvlug] Cable or DSL?


> homefry wrote:
> >
> > randy,
> >
> > This is the e-mail that I received from Fast Net regarding their DSL.
Kinda
> > pricey for us po-folkes :-)
> >
> > "Greetings,
> >
> > Enclosed you will find further information based on your DSL
> > pre-qualification.
> >
> > FASTNET Residential ADSL is a rate adaptive service. This means the
customer
> > may end up with a speed level between the two defined services.
Residential
> > DSL service are "BEST EFFORT" and FASTNET will make every attempt to
provide
> > the highest downstream and upstream speeds possible. The speed of your
DSL
> > line is dependent upon your distance from the phone company and the
> > condition of the phone line. This can only be determined at the time of
> > installation. If you do not get the speed expected with the FASTNET
> > 1.5M/384K service, we will allow you the customer to downgrade to the
> > 608K/128K service for FREE within the first 30 days.
> > ** If you need guaranteed bandwidth, we suggest you use the FASTNET
Business
> > DSL service.
> > Speeds
> >
> > TeleSurfer ADSL (Covad Name) UP TO 608 Kbps Downstream ADSL
> > UP TO 128 Kbps Upstream ADSL
> >
> > TeleSurfer Pro ADSL (Covad Name) UP TO 1.5 MB Downstream ADSL
> > UP TO 384 Kbps Upstream ADSL
> > * A download/upload speed of 128K or higher is considered an acceptable
> > speed for either of the new services.
> >
> > Pricing
> >
> > ADSL Up to 608 Kbps/128 Kbps ADSL $49.95/month
> > ADSL Up to 1.5 Mb/128Kbps ADSL $69.95/month
> >
> > 1 Year Contract
> > FASTNET Residential DSLConnect Package $198.00 Install
> > $199.00 Modem
> >
> > 2 Year Contract
> > FASTNET Residential DSLConnect Package $198.00 Install
> > FREE Modem
> >
> > *Special pricing until 12/31/00
> > **Please Note:  Includes a $198.00 Rebate paid directly from Covad until
> > 12/31/00.  It is the end users responsibility to get the rebate form
from
> > the Covad web site and send it to Covad for payment.
> >
> > Includes
> > * Efficient Networks Speedstream 5260 ADSL Modem
> > * Normal length cables and product accessories
> > * Normal circuit Installation fees to Demarc
> > * FASTNET coordinated provisioning
> > * Telephone assistance on DSLConnect Installation and set-up
> > * Testing of circuit
> >
> > If you would like to place an order or if you have further questions,
please
> > contact the FASTNET Sales Department at 888-321-3278.
> >
> > Thank you and have a great day.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Charlene Dreisbach - FASTNET Corporation
> > charlened@fast.net (888)321-FAST (3278) http://www.fast.net
> > FASTNET (R) - Business and Personal Internet Solutions "
> >
>
>
> Ooch! OUCH! yeech!  hoo! hoo!  heee! Ouch!
>
> TomW
>
> --
> Tom Walsh - WN3L - Embedded Systems Consultant
> 'www.openhardware.net', 'www.cyberiansoftware.com'
> "Windows? No thanks, I have work to do..."
>
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