Hi, Well, as I'm sure you realize, Phoenix is still catching up to some other parts of the country with respect to the technology industry. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 8:54 AM Subject: Re: DSL ISP: 640K/640K, dedicated IP, servers allowed - Recommendations? > What I mean is that for $50 in Atlanta, everybody gets 1.5Mbps, DTV, BellSouth, Earthlink, etc. All fed from Bellsouth and Covad. > > DirecTvDsl was the only one for static IP that was reasonable. There was no hardware to purchase as well. > As for hosting ILS, thats something I wouldn't want to host anyway unless you had at least 1.5M upstream and I can usually use a company I work for to host it for me. > > What I don't get is that for $50 here, you get 640K. For $80 to $100 a month, you get 1M. For $200, you get 1.5M. And those prices are pretty much dictated by Qwest. > > Now this market has vDSL which I can't get where I live but most of that bandwidth goes for TV anyway. > > I'm not knocking Phoenix because I love it out here and hate Atlanta with a passion. I just don't get the cap on bandwidth. I'll gladly live with 640k for $50. > > "Darrell Shandrow" wrote: > > >Hi Don, > > > >Hmmm, uh, well, actually 640 Kbps is *not* the upper limit with QWest DSL. > >If it is for your telephone number, that just means that's what your > >telephone line qualifies to receive. > > > >BTW, for another DSL solution with static IP and no restrictions on servers, > >contact Amerion at 602-263-7466 or http://www.amerion.com. > > > >Thanks. > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Don Calfa" > >To: > >Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 6:09 AM > >Subject: Re: DSL ISP: 640K/640K, dedicated IP, servers allowed - > >Recommendations? > > > > > >> DirecTVDSL.com > >> I had it in Atlanta for 1.5mbps for $49.99 a month, static IP, Linux > >> Friendly. > >> > >> Just moved here and they're running a special for $19.99 a month for 3 > >> months. > >> The only thing that they won't let you do is host ILS. My brother > >> in-law and myself ran mail servers. > >> > >> What I don't undrestand is the cap on bandwidth you guys have out here. > >> What is the deal with 640k? > >> > >> Bob George wrote: > >> > >> > I'm being forced to drop my current Cox Internet cable connection for > >> > something cheaper. I've got a budget of about $100/month, maybe a bit > >> > more. Here's what I'm after: > >> > > >> > * Close to 640Kbps up & down. I can live with 256Kbps up if need be. > >> > * Fixed IP address, ideally with inexpensive option for 2nd IP. > >> > * Ability to run servers with no fuss, regardless of port. > >> > * Good stable operation (recommendations appreciated). > >> > * Linux-friendly, or at least aware (no phone support based on OS only). > >> > * Gamer-friendly. Good connectivity to the 'net with low latency. > >> > > >> > I'm near 54th St. & Cactus. > >> > > >> > I'd appreciate any recommendations from the list. > >> > > >> > - Bob > >> > > >> > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > >> > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > >> > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > >> > > >> > >> -- > >> Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. > >> Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! > >> http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > >> > >> > >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > >PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > >http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss