YA "Which Internet Service" Question
January 24, 2011 8:28 AM Subscribe
I'm about to move to Westchester county, NY. How should I get my Internet service?
I don't need cable tv, phone service, etc. Just nice, reliable, fast internet service. If any add-ons come along free, fine. But they're not my priority. I'd also be extra grateful for tips re: any current specials.
There's no AT&T DSL in NY, but Verizon FiOS is here - fiber optic all the way, and expensive. And I'm on a Mac, so they say I couldn't use their wifi (though that makes no sense).
I don't need cable tv, phone service, etc. Just nice, reliable, fast internet service. If any add-ons come along free, fine. But they're not my priority. I'd also be extra grateful for tips re: any current specials.
There's no AT&T DSL in NY, but Verizon FiOS is here - fiber optic all the way, and expensive. And I'm on a Mac, so they say I couldn't use their wifi (though that makes no sense).
Response by poster: Sorry, I wasn't clear. All FiOS users get free use of Verizon's wifi spots. But Macs are not compatible.
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:33 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:33 AM on January 24, 2011
Best answer: There are plenty of good reviews of various service options over at DSL Reports. Pop in your ZIP and they'll give you a list of area providers along with people's reviews, etc.
posted by msbutah at 8:38 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by msbutah at 8:38 AM on January 24, 2011
Response by poster: Great resource, thanks.
Also, just for the thread, I found this site with updated list of best current FIOS promo deals:
http://www.consumerfiber.com/verizon-fios
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:47 AM on January 24, 2011
Also, just for the thread, I found this site with updated list of best current FIOS promo deals:
http://www.consumerfiber.com/verizon-fios
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:47 AM on January 24, 2011
Best answer: FIOS is the way to go, really. Their billing system sucks, they change channel lineups quite often, but the Internet and TV service are top notch.
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto at 8:50 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto at 8:50 AM on January 24, 2011
Best answer: I had RCN when I lived in New Rochelle some years ago, and it was fine.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:06 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:06 AM on January 24, 2011
FIOS works with Macs no problem. It's the way to go.
posted by andrewraff at 9:06 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by andrewraff at 9:06 AM on January 24, 2011
FIOS++ (And it worked on my Macs, Linux and BSD boxes no sweat.)
posted by Brian Puccio at 10:10 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by Brian Puccio at 10:10 AM on January 24, 2011
It might just be my spotty memory, but whenever I read about contract negotiations going sour (one I can remember somewhat recently is with Disney/ABC), it's usually with Time Warner and it was before the Oscars. Go with FiOS.
posted by spec80 at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by spec80 at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2011
n-thing FIoS. Yes, Verizon sucks, but their speeds are reasonably close to what you pay for and their downtime is non-existent.
posted by digitalprimate at 5:00 PM on January 24, 2011
posted by digitalprimate at 5:00 PM on January 24, 2011
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My mother uses VZ FIOS in Westchester and loves it. But I think its service is dependent on where in Westchester you are.
posted by dfriedman at 8:32 AM on January 24, 2011