"As the result of a recent FCC action, Sprint will no longer have access to the spectrum used to operate our Sprint Broadband Direct Service in your area. Due to this FCC mandate, Sprint will discontinue your service by 7/31/2008."

So.. My ISP is folding.

Basically there are 2 options... Comcast Cable internet, or DSL.

Comcast - Higher upload and download speeds, but I would no longer be able to have my email server, possibly they may block my website. Also no static IP address.

DSL (I'm thinking XMission) - Static IP, should be able to keep everything running. Slower... I did call Qwest and we should be able to get the Premiere package, which is 3 Mbps+ (up to 7) down, 896 kbps up (so my site should be faster). Distance is the major factor for DSL speed...

I'm thinking DSL is probably the best option for us. I'll keep everyone posted as to what we do.

2 comments

Comment from: Steve Heumann [Visitor]  
Steve Heumann

That sucks. hopefully everything with the site will work out.

Fri May 23, 2008 @ 17:51
Comment from: Andrew [Visitor]  
Andrew

as someone who travels around, finding reliable service is always a task. right now, even though comcast is dumping their limits on downloads, they still suck. they are the number one worst service I’ve ever had. charter is up there with them. those companies influenced my decisuon to go with DSL… I love AT&T. maybe quest is ok, I’ve heard nothing good about xmission. I pay for 6mbps and my modem is reporting 8… I’ve redone my service twice, so its not an error. I vote modem. (or wait for sprints little gem they’re wanting to unleash=)

Tue May 27, 2008 @ 04:12


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