[Hidden-tech] Comcast VS. Earthlink

[DAVID F. FARKAS]

This thread is the first time I've learned that Earthlink is an 
option and that it runs on the Comcast infrastructure in Amherst. 
Prices look good.

Could folks who have been using this Earthlink alternative to Comcast 
or Verizon chime in with pros and cons? I'm on Comcast and it's 
expensive. I've been thinking of dropping TV cable (increasing 
Netflix?,) but that doesn't save much because of the bundling 
discount for three services.

So, some questions for those of you who have used more than one of 
these companys...
    * how does EL Internet connection compare in Comcast cable in 
terms of browsing and download speeds?
    * Is the phone connection quality as good as Comcast?
    * Does VOIP create any issues in terms of calling into or using 
bridge lines for conference calls? Is Comcast phone essentially VOIP 
or another technology?
    * Of the three choices Earthlink, Comcast, Verizon, I think 
Earthlink is the only one that require a one year contract and has an 
early disconnect penalty fee. Any thoughts / experiences around that?
Thanx so much
David
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