[Balug-talk] Good bay area broadband for linux

[dealcut at qgenuity.com]

The problem is that they are the one that I'm getting rid of. $56.95+modem
just isn't worth it for mediocre broadband.

- Jonathan


On Tue, 13 May 2003, Tom Carroll wrote:

> Ha, here I post, then go down and check the snail-mail trap and sure
> enough there is a Comcast offer in there.  Their service costs $19.99
> for the first three months and then $42.95 for cable customers or $56.95
> for non-cable customers thereafter.  They charge $3.00 for cable modem
> rental if you do not want to buy one.
>
> Tom
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: balug-talk-admin at balug.org
> > [mailto:balug-talk-admin at balug.org] On Behalf Of Tom Carroll
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 1:24 PM
> > To: balug-talk at balug.org
> > Subject: RE: [Balug-talk] Good bay area broadband for linux
> >
> >
> > I have had ATT/Comcast broadband for the past 10 months and I
> > have been pretty happy with them.  Their online customer
> > support has come in handy a couple of times and my Mandrake
> > seems to be okay with the DHCP.  They are always offering
> > different specials.
> >
> > Right now they will charge you $42.95 for a basic install if
> > you own your modem and are a current cable customer.  The
> > premium install (I think that means putting in another wall
> > outlet) while owning your modem and are a current cable
> > customer will cost you $56.99.  I know they charge $99 for
> > the modem if you do not have one.  You can pick up used
> > modems (they use the RCA Model DCM245) very cheap on the web.
> >
> > I recall hearing something on TV recently about discounted
> > rates for new customers.  It could be worth a call.
> >
> > Tom
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: balug-talk-admin at balug.org
> > [mailto:balug-talk-admin at balug.org]
> > > On Behalf Of
> > dealcut at qgenuity.com
> > > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 2:04 PM
> > > To: balug-talk at balug.org
> > > Subject: [Balug-talk] Good bay area broadband for linux
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm looking to dump my current broadband provider (they just raised
> > > their price $20/month) and start looking for a new one. Does anyone
> > > have experience with broadband that is
> > >
> > > - Available in the East Bay
> > > - Reasonably priced
> > > - Fast
> > > - Easy to set up with linux
> > > - No set up/modem fee
> > >
> > > ?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jonathan
> > >
> > >
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