[ale] OT: Comcast

[Jeff Hubbs]

Jim wrote:
> I told myself I wasn't going to comment, 'cause about the time I did, 
> all hell would break loose, but I gotta say I've been very happy with 
> Bell South DSL since I got rid of that alcatel modem.  In 2.5 years, the 
> only outage I experienced was when they came along and blocked port 25.  
> I don't know what else they did, but that was the only thing I 
> detected.  I share the opinion of Bell South that many of you do but 
> have been pleasantly surprised at the reliablity of DSL. 
>
> I feel pretty lucky.  I get almost the 3 mbs that they advertise 
> according to the speed tests I've done.  The last time around they 
> reduced my costs, doubled my speed and gave me a static IP all for 
> nothing.  I know, competition was the motivation, but it's not often 
> these days you get more for less, except when buying a new computer.
>
> Jim (trusting my service won't degrade immediately 'cause of pride).
>   
Jim -

I'm considering changing from Comcast in order to get a static IP for
something that's not highway robbery.  Is your static IP *in addition
to* a dynamic one?

Jeff