[Hidden-tech] Verizon vs. Comcast

[Robert Heller]

At Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:50:41 -0500 "DAVID F. FARKAS" <david at farkas.com> wrote:

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> Hi all...
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> A related question about TV... is anyone using an indoor antenna to 
> pick up the local TV channels successfully in Amherst? If so, any 

'Local' TV channels -- I don't think there is anything like 'local',
unless you consider Springfield local.  You'll *probably* need a rooftop
antenna to get broadcast TV.  Note: in like a couple of years, NTSC broadcast
TV will be gone.  I don't know if there will be 'broadcast HDTV' or not.

> 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?

Roof...

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> Thanx as always for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
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> Blessings,
> David
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