Re: [TCLUG:18657] RoadRunner service?

[Eric F Crist <ecrist@ardent-hacker.net>]

On Thu, 08 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> > Check your math.  I'm getting 768k ADSL from USWest for $79.95 per month.
> I am
> > then using USWest as my ISP (they allow me to run these services) for an
> > additional $17.99 per month.  Last I checked,
> >
> > 79.95 + 17.99 <> $150+
> >
> > Unless I've failed calculus and nobody told me. =)
> >
> >
> > Eric
> 
> I wouldn't know if you failed calculus - this isn't even up to algebra yet.
> :)
> 
> However, your post implied that you have yet to switch to ADSL.  Further -
> the $17.99 price is only listed for the 256K DSL.  I would be very surprised
> if they give it to you for that price pulling 768 Kbps through them.  Covad
> was offering that at one time - but I have not seen USWest doing that.  Have
> you been quoted this value, or are you just figuring the amount from their
> web page?  None of the other ISPs that work with USWest offer anything close
> to the price you mentioned.  If it works - well - good luck.

The price was quoted to me by a USWest Shift Lead in Sales... 

> 
> BTW - USWest.net does not give you a static IP - they give you a DHCP
> supplied IP.  You won't be able to register a domain for that IP(unless you
> constantly update it).

I have a domain now and DHCP assigned IP address.  Nothing changes.  I might
give Real-Time a call though and check their prices.

> 
> Tom Veldhouse
> veldy@veldy.net
> 
> 
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