[Lvlug] Cable or DSL?

[Randy Kramer]

homefry,

Yes, I agree 100%.  

Anbody: I forget whether I would still need my second telephone line --
can DSL and voice share the same line, even with DSL connected 24/7?

If I can get rid of my second line, that is $15 saved.  My current ISP
costs about $15 / month (Fastnet), so now I'm looking at $20 / month
extra to get DSL.

I wonder if they would offer a group discount to the members of the
LVLUG if some number of us signed up?  Iff they discounted it to $30 /
month, I would sign up -- it would cost me the same as I'm paying now.

I won't even contact FastNet about such a proposal unless I hear
interest from 4 to 9 others.  (Even then, we're  a small group.  I
wonder about the LVCG??)

Anyway, like Linc said, a dialup modem works, and I think I described by
patent pending T3 browsing technology in an earlier post.  (If not,
write back including a signed NDA ;-) )

>From what I've heard so far, I'd go cable or dialup.

Good luck,
Randy Kramer

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 "
> 
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