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2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:12 PM Jun 2024

SAVED BY DU!!! (Going offline update)

A big, fat, sloppy hug for DU, and especially jmbar2 who had the info for my solution, for all your love and support!

I have contacted my soon to be new ISP and will be enjoying a smooth transition to that provider in the next week which means there will be no interruptions in my ability to access DU from my little hovel on the hill whenever I choose.

Thank you all so much, this is one of the things that makes DU great! There's always an answer and, usually, one of you have it!




Edited to add: Here's the link to the provider of choice:

https://www.pcsforpeople.org/internet/

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SAVED BY DU!!! (Going offline update) (Original Post) 2naSalit Jun 2024 OP
Thank you jmbar2! quaint Jun 2024 #1
And I all of you! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #3
Very happy for you. Wonderful news. yorkster Jun 2024 #2
Yay! tazkcmo Jun 2024 #4
Formidable! Mme. Defarge Jun 2024 #5
Vraiment! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #6
Whew, most excellent news!! Leghorn21 Jun 2024 #7
I too am grateful for that information WhiteTara Jun 2024 #8
Oh happy day! William769 Jun 2024 #9
. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #11
whew. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #10
I know! Hey, your next post is 20K!! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #12
Happy20K malaise Jun 2024 #91
Great news! highplainsdem Jun 2024 #13
Yes it is! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #15
Yeah... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #18
So you used this recommendation? highplainsdem Jun 2024 #23
For only $15 a month, I'll be looking into this when I cut cable KS Toronado Jun 2024 #29
if that evIl company att dumps land line here in sonora ca , i will look this up. but more research is needed . AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #92
I finally found the eligibilty requirements for pcsforpeople.org progree Jun 2024 #42
Yes and Great idea. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #54
Ain't lettin' YOU go that easy, 2na! ancianita Jun 2024 #14
Dang right! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #16
Excellent! So happy you'll be online and here, yay!! appalachiablue Jun 2024 #70
As a fellow hill hoveler, I'm very glad to hear of this. n/t Harker Jun 2024 #17
Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #20
I know the feeling. Harker Jun 2024 #25
Great news! GreenWave Jun 2024 #19
Is too! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #21
2naSalit ............... Upthevibe Jun 2024 #22
Happy for us, and Alice Kramden Jun 2024 #24
Yay for DU!!! Think. Again. Jun 2024 #26
What a happy outcome! 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #27
Yay! mnhtnbb Jun 2024 #28
I knew you weren't going away 🤤 dweller Jun 2024 #30
There are knowledgeable people who can help on DU. surfered Jun 2024 #31
Woohooo!!! Chicagogrl1 Jun 2024 #32
So glad it worked out! I'm right behind you making the switch jmbar2 Jun 2024 #33
It feels so liberating! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #77
Hey 2na!..Coming on here to... MiHale Jun 2024 #34
Excellent, 2na!!! n/a slightlv Jun 2024 #35
So it looks like we'll still have you to kick around for a while yet. Good news! NBachers Jun 2024 #36
I like stories with happy endings. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2024 #37
So do I! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #55
That's some fantastic news! BumRushDaShow Jun 2024 #38
Jesus Saves bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #39
I don't think... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #56
Woot! Bayard Jun 2024 #40
L O V E, L O V E, L O V E, bobnicewander Jun 2024 #41
i'm so glad to hear this. barbtries Jun 2024 #43
Hoo Raaayyyyy!!! I'm so glad to hear that you'll be here ongoing. Ford_Prefect Jun 2024 #44
This is what "being a community" is about. So glad you're part of this one! n/t TygrBright Jun 2024 #45
What's the cost if I may ask? FarPoint Jun 2024 #46
Here is the link question everything Jun 2024 #47
The initial cost... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #61
That is a reasonable cost.... FarPoint Jun 2024 #67
By ten miles! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #69
The Big L says DUDE! AKwannabe Jun 2024 #48
DU come through, again. question everything Jun 2024 #49
Thank you, DU! Thank you, jmbar2! Niagara Jun 2024 #50
I'm thrilled... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #58
Thankfully we have an abundance of helpful people here... Niagara Jun 2024 #60
Me too... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #62
............ Niagara Jun 2024 #63
Awesome underpants Jun 2024 #51
I am SO thrilled to hear your great news, my dear 2naSalit! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #52
And I would really miss seeing them! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #66
DU is great in times of need kozar Jun 2024 #53
WOOT! Skittles Jun 2024 #57
K&R Blue Owl Jun 2024 #59
Awesome news! I took a look at @jmbar2's link yesterday to see if that ISP would be good solution for iluvtennis Jun 2024 #64
Thank you... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #65
Thank you, jimbar2, for rescuing our 2naSalit and keeping her with us! niyad Jun 2024 #68
excellent Skittles Jun 2024 #71
I was not... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #75
So happy for you 2naSalit. Good news. Thanks for posting, and thanks to jmbar2. c-rational Jun 2024 #72
Very good news! BunnyMcGee Jun 2024 #73
Yay! I am so happy for you! And for us, because we get to keep you right here with us. Dem2theMax Jun 2024 #74
Glad you are sticking around my friend. Duncanpup Jun 2024 #76
Thanks. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #78
A ship sails better with a crew! marble falls Jun 2024 #79
Sure does! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #81
Excellent! ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #80
Indeed... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #82
Great news Demovictory9 Jun 2024 #83
K & R this is wonderful news! Time for a happy dance FakeNoose Jun 2024 #84
. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #85
Oh GOOD! calimary Jun 2024 #86
Hurray! Welcome back! diva77 Jun 2024 #87
Thanks! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #88
Fantastic news! Evolve Dammit Jun 2024 #89
Yeah! malaise Jun 2024 #90
Awesome!!!!! Peacetrain Jun 2024 #93
Yay! More from a treasured Wordle buddy AllyCat Jun 2024 #94
Good deal! sellitman Jun 2024 #95

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
18. Yeah...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:34 PM
Jun 2024

Now I'm really looking forward to shipping rectum's stuff back, especially after our discussion this morning that didn't produce any acceptable results.

Now I can go about the rest of my day with a couple added simple tasks, have to scan a couple docs for the application, and that's about it.

Big sigh of relief.

AllaN01Bear

(29,498 posts)
92. if that evIl company att dumps land line here in sonora ca , i will look this up. but more research is needed .
Fri Jun 21, 2024, 08:55 AM
Jun 2024

i bookmarked the link in my web brwoser for future ref. pox att.

progree

(12,977 posts)
42. I finally found the eligibilty requirements for pcsforpeople.org
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 02:13 PM
Jun 2024

after looking at about 10 pages, so to save others the work --

https://www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility/

To place an order with us, customers must be currently participating in a government-based assistance program or have a qualifying household income (less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines (see chart below) or 60% of area median income). Before completing your order, PCs for People requires photo identification and income documentation


The 200% of federal poverty guidelines chart/table --
$30,120 for one, $40,880 for 2 family members,, $51,650 for 3... the table goes all the way out to 8 family members $105,440

On that page there is also a button to find the Area Median Income (AMI) in one's area. Interesting.

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
16. Dang right!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:31 PM
Jun 2024

And look how long it took to solve the issue once I alerted the DU network! A big relief both mentally and financially.

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
20. Thanks...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:36 PM
Jun 2024

I'm sure it would have gone much differently if I didn't have DU to offer suggestions. It's kind of an info/tech desert here.

Harker

(17,786 posts)
25. I know the feeling.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:48 PM
Jun 2024

When a question comes up, someone or someone else at DU always seems able to separate the wheat from the chaff with good spirit.

Upthevibe

(10,180 posts)
22. 2naSalit ...............
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:41 PM
Jun 2024

That's great news!

I've come to DU on a number of occasions with questions, advice, etc. and have NEVER been let down. Someone on DU either knows the answer to my question or knows where I can get it....



Again.....................SO HAPPY FOR YOU...............

DU ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

3catwoman3

(29,407 posts)
27. What a happy outcome!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:57 PM
Jun 2024

I've often commented that, no matter the question at hand, someone here on DU will have a solution.

jmbar2

(7,990 posts)
33. So glad it worked out! I'm right behind you making the switch
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 01:27 PM
Jun 2024

I look forward to closing my Rectum account!

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
77. It feels so liberating!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 07:30 PM
Jun 2024

Thank you ever so much for that info, made my day and then some. And, apparently, others are glad to have that info too! You should get some kind of bonus for all the new traffic they'll be getting!

MiHale

(13,032 posts)
34. Hey 2na!..Coming on here to...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 01:27 PM
Jun 2024

pm ya and say my ‘miss you’…saw this post….yay!

Shout out to jmbar2!



bobnicewander

(982 posts)
41. L O V E, L O V E, L O V E,
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 02:06 PM
Jun 2024

What a bunch of lovers here on DU. The responses have brightened many days, brought many smiles, and caused many hearts to flutter I am sure.

So happy for you 2naSalit!!

barbtries

(31,308 posts)
43. i'm so glad to hear this.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 02:37 PM
Jun 2024

i didn't want to tell you this before but i would be so lost without my internet!

question everything

(52,134 posts)
47. Here is the link
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 03:25 PM
Jun 2024
https://www.pcsforpeople.org/internet/

Starting at $15 per month

and there is eligibility requirement which is great, not for the ones who can afford the regular services.

https://www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility/

and I like this

Please note, we do not require proof of citizenship.

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
61. The initial cost...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 04:39 PM
Jun 2024

$60 for the modem purchase and $15/mo for the service thereafter so $75 to get started, $15/mo thereafter. I can afford that.

AKwannabe

(6,890 posts)
48. The Big L says DUDE!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 03:26 PM
Jun 2024

Great job jmbar!!
I read the thread and there were good suggestions so I didn’t respond since so many smart peeps already had.

DU rocks!

Niagara

(11,857 posts)
60. Thankfully we have an abundance of helpful people here...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 04:36 PM
Jun 2024

That can help those who are down on their luck. I'm thrilled that you hang out here where you belong, 2naSalit!



CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)
52. I am SO thrilled to hear your great news, my dear 2naSalit!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 03:57 PM
Jun 2024

My Farmer's Market photos just wouldn't be the same without your wonderful comments!



Welcome Home!

Blue Owl

(59,111 posts)
59. K&R
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 04:35 PM
Jun 2024

I might look into this service too -- I think my current provider is charging like $100/month! Ripoff....

iluvtennis

(21,497 posts)
64. Awesome news! I took a look at @jmbar2's link yesterday to see if that ISP would be good solution for
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 05:03 PM
Jun 2024

my 87-year old mom. Unfortutnately, they currently don't support California, but hopefully that will come.

Glad to have you here 2naSalit.

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
65. Thank you...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 05:08 PM
Jun 2024

I am kind of surprised they cover my area, honestly. It's a piggyback set up and they provide access through T-Mobile and rectum which both serve my area.

I am thankful like you wouldn't believe.

niyad

(132,446 posts)
68. Thank you, jimbar2, for rescuing our 2naSalit and keeping her with us!
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 05:17 PM
Jun 2024

And may that information prove useful for others, as well.

Skittles

(171,718 posts)
71. excellent
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 06:37 PM
Jun 2024

just curious but I'm wondering why you were not previously made aware of this program - seems like you should have been! I'm guessing there are many others who are not aware...........

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
75. I was not...
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 07:27 PM
Jun 2024

And I'm guess you're correct, probably not so many know about it. The closest brick and mortar is in Denver but they ship the equipment and the rest is handled through an account.

Glad it was offered up as a suggestion. I haven't completed the sign up but I plan on getting in motion by Monday, had some things come up today that distracted me from my mission. Doesn't seem like such an emergency now that I have a plan and a solution.

Dem2theMax

(11,005 posts)
74. Yay! I am so happy for you! And for us, because we get to keep you right here with us.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 07:21 PM
Jun 2024

So it's time for a happy dance!

2naSalit

(102,805 posts)
78. Thanks.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 07:33 PM
Jun 2024

I wasn't leaving, just expecting spotty internet access for however long it took to find reasonable ISP rates. Telling my story here generated the answer in a very short time.

That's one of the reasons why DU is awesome.

diva77

(7,880 posts)
87. Hurray! Welcome back!
Fri Jun 21, 2024, 12:25 AM
Jun 2024


Please let us know if we can help brainstorm the ideal place for your relocation!

AllyCat

(18,846 posts)
94. Yay! More from a treasured Wordle buddy
Fri Jun 21, 2024, 10:56 AM
Jun 2024

And a great DUer!

So happy you are getting connected for everything you need in your life!

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