[ale] OT: DIRECTV DSL R.I.P.

[Ray Knight]

On Mon, 2002-12-16 at 11:45, Ricardo Davis wrote:
> Not good.
> 
> I've been with Telocity/DTV DSL for 2 years up in Cherokee County. 
> They were by far the best option for broadband: static IP, multiple 
> e-mail addresses, self-install, no BS about home networking, only 
> down 4 hours since I've been online.  The company formerly known to 
> us as Mindspring wants an additional $20/month for comparable 
> capability (NOT!)
> 
> Given the press and commentary, two things doomed DTV DSL:  low 
> profit margin and the inability of management to make the business 
> thrive in a tighter revenue model.  Pity.  But life must go on...
> 
> Are any of the other ISPs in the area providing "transition offers"? 
> If an ISP with favorable ratings on dslreports.com called me today 
> and said they'd switch me with no change of service or price I 
> wouldn't think twice...I'd accept.
> 
> 
> -RD
> 
> 

Depending on where you are in Cherokee County you could be in an area
where Speakeasy offers service.  I've had Speakeasy service for 3 years
now in 2 different locations and have been extremely pleased with their
service and support.  They've transitioned users from other bankrupt and
failed DSL providers in the past, so they most likely have a program
available to pick up DirectTV DSL subscribers.  See
http://www.speakeasy.net

Ray





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