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> I used to have Qwest phone service, DSL, and my ISP was Fastq (excellent
> ISP).
> I have since switched everything to MCI.  MCI has "The Neighborhood"
> plan that includes local and unlimited long distance for $49.99 a
> month.  Plus, for $35 more you get unlimited DSL.  When I had the
> Qwest/Fastq combination, my advertised rate was 640kbps down, 256kbps
> up.  Actual rates were about 440kbps down, 240kbps up.  With MCI the
> advertised rate is 1.5Mbps down, 256kpbs up.  I get about 1.05Mbps down,
> 205kbps ups.  For $35 for DSL+ISP, I think it is a fantastic package.
> Of course, that is just my opinion--then again, I could be wrong.
> Dart

If I subtract the cable TV portion off my bill I get phone and cable
internet (Cox) for $72 (no the phone is NOT cheaper than Qwest). At the
.10/min rates posted on the Cox web site, I'm left with 129 minutes of long
distance until my bill is equal to yours.

Granted, I still have Cox controlling some of what I can do, but unless a
person regularly makes long distance calls I think Cox is a better value (I
can't believe I just said that).

So, you're NOT wrong, it just depends ;-)

Bart