[Lvlug] Cable or DSL?

[homefry]

Randy,

I am always game for a group discount- especially if it will save us all
$30+ a month!!!

Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Kramer" <rhkramer@fast.net>
To: <lvlug@thelinuxlink.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Lvlug] Cable or DSL?


> 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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