Broadband in Scottsdale?
Ray Van Dolson
plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:45:42 -0700
Thanks again everyone for the replies and advice. I'm used to living in
small towns--the many locale options in Scottsdale definitely don't make this
any easier! Normally I only have a couple apartment complexes to choose
from, and like two ISP's :D Here's what I've garnered so far for my target
location (North Scottsdale):
Qwest VDSL
1Mbps up/down
$49.95/mo
$99.95 installation
Pros: Speed, availability
Cons: Possibly need to also have Qwest cable (apt comes with Cox)
Questions
Can I get this standalone?
If I need Qwest cable also, is NBA League Pass available?
Are ports blocked?
Is IP address assignment static or dynamic?
Cox Cablemodem (Business)
Couldn't find specific details on Business Cablemodem online
Pros: Is available in North Scottsdale
Cons: Price? I have heard speeds are slower than home Cable
Questions:
Static IP?
Speed?
Info!?
Deru.Net
1Mb/sec
$30-$60/mo + Qwest fee
$30-$40 setup fee
Pros: Smaller ISP, Linux based, tech support, server-friendly
Cons: Nothing in North Scottsdale
SpeakEasy.net
Many speed options
$59 - $90 + /mo (depending on config)
Pros: Speed, server friendly, good price
Cons: No service in North Scottsdale, users on PLUG reported
Speakeasy wasn't good in Phoenix
If anyone can fill in the info I have ?'s on, that'd be great, otherwise I
will be calling tomorrow. I imagine DSL CO's will be moving into North
Scottsdale eventually, so I may just go with Cox until then. I really like
the apartment I found up there, so as long as I can get some sort of high
speed inet there, I think I'll be happy.
Thanks again,
Ray Van Dolson