Verizon DSL

[Jackass]

Ok..my AOL finally ends in 2 months. I am thinking of switching to Verizon DSL at the end of the month. Anyone have any experience with DSL and or Verizon DSL they want to share any thoughts with?? Thanks!

 

[janeeng]

Don't know, but a friend of mine said she did it and now has no computer, she claims that installing that brought down everything and she lost everything! who knows.

 

[eric]

Chuck, many of my clients use verizon dsl and it works pretty well, just be aware there are different speed packages you can choose from !

Check the upload and download speed combos ! (cable is much better though)

 

[wonderwench]

I've had DSL for four years - first it was with DNAI which was bought by some company, the name of which I cannot recall. The second company sold its DSL business to Broadview Networks. I have been really happy with the service - even through all of the transitions. The customer and technical support at Broadview is terrific. I hear horror stories from people who get DSL directly from a phone company - so I am rather leary of that option.

 

[eric]

Chuck trust me, go with Verizon, keep in mind they own the infrastructure, and when a physical repair needs to be made, leased carriers stand in line behind verizon customers !

 

[jimnyc]

You'll do ok if you go with verizon. But cable will be similarly priced for a much better package. Either one is better than AOHell.

 

[eric]

Yes Jim is right for a couple of extra bucks cable blows it away ! Especially if you are more than a couple of thousand feet from a Verizon CO.

 

[Jackass]

How much is cable nowadays? The Verizon DSL is only 29.95 a month for 2 month then just 32.95 I think.

 

[eric]

Cable you be about $40 a month.

 

[jimnyc]

Originally posted by Jackass
How much is cable nowadays? The Verizon DSL is only 29.95 a month for 2 month then just 32.95 I think.

I believe Verizon has a package that's like 1500/128 for that 29.95.

When I had them a couple of years ago I had the 640/90 package. I hear they are very stable lately and have good email and newsgroups.

1500/128 with Verizon is a steal compared to 56/?? with AOL for just a few dollars more!

 

[Jackass]

Your talking DSL right Jim? Cable doesnt have diff packages does it?

 

[jimnyc]

Originally posted by Jackass
Your talking DSL right Jim? Cable doesnt have diff packages does it?

Yes, that's Verizon.

Who is your cable provider in your area?

 

[WheatonGal]

I've had the cable service for a while, and it works really well. We have three computers hooked up here, two of which are running off of a wireless router. No complaints at all.

 

[Jackass]

Its Comcast...same as NJ. Damn I miss home!!