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In reply to the discussion: I am told we can go back to using local ISPs [View all]Clarity2
(1,009 posts)38. Just checked
with your link. It was at 213...37 for upload. It is a good deal, but cable hits you up for all the other stuff. My bill is at $259 and going up. Think I might switch to tivos with a card! I am sure internet will go up with the faster speed. This is of course coincidentaly timed with the net neutrality repeal.
$70 is crazy. We have other options around here like DSL, but they are very slow. In the 5mbpps range.
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I grew up without DVDs or video cassettes, and only three usable television channels...
hunter
Dec 2017
#40
What happens if you use your mobile phone as a wifi hotspot to stream and to connect devices?
Pachamama
Dec 2017
#19
My impression was TMobile wanted to do things different & even in teaming up w/ Netflix was trying
Pachamama
Dec 2017
#42
"pe" stands for provider edge FYI, not sure what "be" stands for in Comcast land
snooper2
Dec 2017
#25
I know, all those imaginary borders around the World confuse the fuck out of people
snooper2
Dec 2017
#31
I use Verizon FiOS for work and stability. Only 3 outages in 7 years, and two were 15 minutes each.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2017
#21
I didn't say that, not even hinted at that. I'm sure Verizon will be Verizon.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2017
#30