[Hidden-tech] Verizon vs. Comcast

[Robert Heller]

At Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:14:34 -0500 Baer Tierkel <elvis at sweetmojo.com> wrote:

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> In terms of TV, we've ditched cable and are now feeding a macbook into  
> the TV (we use Crocker DSL).   The networks have most of their shows  
> all streamed to their websites now - abc.com, cbs.com, hulu.com (which  
> also has movies).  It works great and it's free.
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> We bought a relatively inexpensive 1080p HDTV Sony tube - for $600  
> which is heavy, but has a picture that blows away most flat screens.   
> And the macBook feeds an HDTV signal into the TV.  The networks sites  
> aren't in HDTV yet but look just fine.  But they are starting to feed  
> their sites HDTV this year.  So that will be an HDTV feed for free!
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> And if you want to rent a movie or even buy one in the moment, there's  
> iTunes.  I just downloaded a couple of the 2007 ALCS and World Series  
> games for $2.
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> For phone we use Verizon, but are planning on moving to Crocker's  
> residential VOIP when it is available this year.  Which will mean that  
> we only have 1 telcomm provider in the house and they will be locally- 
> owned - we'll be Verizon *and* Comcast free in the house!!!!!  Woohoo!

You should be aware: Crocker has to 'rent' the copper connected to your
house from the local telephone monopoly, which is Verizon. So even
though you are using Crocker's DSL, the wires connecting to your house
are owned by Verizon.

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> On Jan 26, 2008, at 10:12 AM, Fred Levine wrote:
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> > David,
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> > I´ve done the switch and ditch from comcast to verizon and the  
> > service has been about the same,no better, no worse. I´m also  
> > interested in the TV options since now I´m paying comcast for just  
> > 20 channels.
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> > Fred Levine
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> >> Hi all...
> >>
> >> Finally getting ready to switch away from Comcast and ditch cable  
> >> TV. It seems EarthLink no longer offers phone service so that only  
> >> alternative is Verizon.
> >>
> >> What they offer at my location is their 3Mbps DSL. I'm close to a  
> >> switching station so the speed should be as advertised. My question  
> >> is... will I experience a noticeable difference in performance  
> >> compared to Comcast cable?
> >>
> >> A related question about TV... is anyone using an indoor antenna to  
> >> pick up the local TV channels successfully in Amherst? If so, any  
> >> words of wisdom? I was thinking of using an amplified antenna and  
> >> putting it as high as I can get it... second floor room, top of  
> >> bookcase?
> >>
> >> Thanx as always for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
> >>
> >> Blessings,
> >> David
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