Re: [TCLUG:16427] More DSL...

[Clay Fandre <cfandre@cfsmo.honeywell.com>]

Andrew Nemchenko wrote:
> 
> Clay Fandre wrote:
> 
> > I'm getting DSL installed this Friday through Rythyms/Phoenix Networks.
> > Anyone using them currently? If so how's the service?
> >
> > They apparently use Coppermountain modems (routers). How do they compare
> > to the Cisco 675's?
> >
> 
> Well I looked a phonixes website and First of all I'd have to say that
> Northpoint gives a better deal than
> Rythms. Second, on their website I found many messages from people
> complaining about how long it takes.
> Some say they've been waiting for 2 months since the time they ordered and
> still dont have it connected.
> There were also some people complainig about high ping times for game
> servers. There are always peole
> who will say that it's good and some that say it's bad. You relly never
> know. I myself however consider
> signing up with them, unless ofcource I can get something cheaper.

I ordered IDSL from Phoenix Networks the end of last month. They
installed the ISDN line yesterday and are coming out to hook it up
Friday. From what I've heard it depends a lot on USWest because they
control the CO's.

I've also heard good and bad about their service. I'm keeping my fingers
crossed.

-- 
Clay Fandre
UNIX System Administrator
Honeywell, Intl. / CAP
cfandre@cfsmo.honeywell.com
(612)957-3678