[Tfug] Providers

[Paul Scott]

Angus Scott-Fleming wrote:

>On 21 Feb 2006 at 15:08, Bexley Hall wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I've finally grown too tired of my current ISP's
>>crappy service and, so, need to start shopping for
>>a suitable replacement.
>>
>>We don't watch TV so cox is out of the question.
>>I am content with dialup since I do mostly text
>>based browsing, email and some downloads (that I
>>am willing to let run all night, if need be).
>>    
>>
>
>If you dedicate a phone line to dialup ($20?) + pay for a dialup 
>account ($15-$20) you're paying $35-$40/month.  That approaches the 
>cost of DSL or cable-internet.
>
>What are major intersections near your home?  Do you qualify for DSL 
>at home?  I think Qwest is running a $30/month for the first 12 
>months special on DSL.  You can check your phone number or address 
>online here: http://www.qwest.com/dsl/ ... Here's the current 
>special:
>
>  Residential: Order online and get up to 5Mbps high-speed
>  Internet with MSN Premium for $21.99 - $26.99 a month for
>  a year (new Qwest DSL customers with qualifying phone
>  package). Plus, free activation - a $99 value. Limited
>  time offer. 
>  
>
If dialup is good enough then 256K DSL is available from Quest for $15 
per month.  That's what I have and am quite satisfied.

Paul Scott