[ale] OT Question for COmcast users

[Jeff Hubbs]

I was using a store-bought cable modem with AT&T Broadband with joy when
I lived in Sandy Springs, but when I moved to Lilburn in Fall 2002, the
old cable modem wouldn't work anymore, so I had to buy a replacement,
even though (IMHO) the old one didn't have anything wrong with it.  When
Comcast took over, I had no difficulties and I still don't.

Having said that, though, I am very close to wanting to switch to a
different ISP in order to get static IP, server-running capability, and
tech support that doesn't treat me like a leper when I use the L-word.

- Jeff

On Sun, 2003-10-19 at 10:25, Jim Lynch wrote:
> My DSL modem bit the dust and no one in town carries them.  I don't want 
> to pay BS $149 for another one so I thought I'd check out Comcast.  The 
> online application doesn't let you tell them you're gonna use your own 
> modem and they want $139 for one, which is a bit higher than they are 
> worth.
> 
> So two questions.  For those who have their own cable modem, how'd you 
> get service without selecting buy/rent from them?
> Has anyone successfully negotiated that $99 one time fee away?
> 
> If I gotta pay that fee, then I might as well stick with DSL.
> 
> THanks,
> Jim
> 
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