OT: High speed without ISP?

[Mike Garfias]

I've done what you want in the past (actually still do with cox - i just
ignore the crap they try to give me).

I've had the best luck with megapath - they're not cheap though.

Alan Dayley spoke forth with the blessed manuscript:
> Dan Lund said:
> > Not to sound a little jaded, but honestly... would you really want to
> > sign up with an ISP that acted like this before you ever made a
> > purchase?
> 
> You are absolutly correct.  However, I know of no other options for
> getting a high speed internet connection without ISP services.  Cable
> won't do it.  Covad is currently providing my DSL connection bundled with
> Earthlink ISP but Covad will not talk directly to residential customers,
> only businesses.
> 
> My goal is to pay for a hosting account that provides email, DNS, etc. 
> Then, if I can eliminate ISP service charges on my home connection, I can
> have a hosting and a fast home connection for what I am currently paying
> for just a home connection.
> 
> One solution is to get a home account that allows self hosting.  However,
> that appears to be even more expensive than a hosting provider in addition
> to my current home service.  And then I'd lose the added reliability and
> good connection a hosting service provides.
> 
> I'm just exploring all available options as I referee the fight between my
> desires for high quality and low wallet impact.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
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