[Hidden-tech] Comcast v. Verizon

[Matt Lampiasi]

Comcast speed blows dsl out of the water. (can you hear the kaPOOM?  ;-) 
) 95% of my clients are on dsl, varying speeds and types.  I suspect the 
website problems you describe are not really the ISP but you never know, 
you might be right.  DSL is definitely a better value for a typical 
internet user in my opinion, if you don't do a lot of huge downloads or 
otherwise need the extra bandwidth regularly. On comcast internet a 
typical 4mb mp3 will download in under 3 seconds. I have toyed with the 
idea of switching to dsl if they ever have competitively priced static 
IP plans, last time I checked they were about the same as comcast. Be 
interested if anyone has any current pricing info on that?

re your dsl: whats their highest speed for 29.99 per month?

Ron Miller wrote:
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> You've probably been over this before, but I'm considering switching 
> from Comcast Cable to Verizon DSL for my ISP.
>
> I've been having issues with my Comcast Cable (strange, intermittent 
> issues where certain web sites I visit all the time suddenly don't 
> display) and I received an offer from Verizon. For $29.99 per month, I 
> get their highest speed package and they will provide the modem and 
> software (and no installation visit is required).
>
> In addition, they will give me a $15.00 break on my bill for the first 
> 6 months, meaning I get it for $15.00 a month for 6 months. I'm paying 
> $45  per month now for Comcast Cable.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has had both and been able to compare. If not, 
> I typically get download speeds of around 600-700 kbs when the system 
> is running at top speed and I'm wondering how this compares with the 
> Verizon experience.
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> Thanks,
> Ron
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