I'm a professional poker player and internet disconnects cost me money. Each disconnect averages around 5 dollars, but obviously if it disconnects at the wrong time it could cost me thousands.
I want a very reliable internet, (I've heard there are some that guarantee 99.x% uptime for business usually) But I think those are super expensive ($1,000/month), so please also give some common ISPS
posted by crawltopslow
on Mar 15, 2013 -
13 answers
AT&T and Time Warner are trying to destroy net neutrality. And that's just the beginning. I'd like to vote with my feet (and dollars) - are there any ISPs in Cleveland that aren't evil?
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posted by Tehhund
on Mar 15, 2013 -
6 answers
I've started DLing torrents from a tracker I was recently introduced to, after only having have some experience with one other tracker that's now gone, and I'm encountering a minor issue that puzzles me. I've noticed that periodically, all my torrents will simultaneously go from whatever speed they've been DLing at to 0 KB/sec, and then all return to their former speed at the same moment as well, after a delay of up to several minutes. What could be the reason for this?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2013 -
7 answers
Any high-tech work-from-home Maui residents?
If you work from home on Maui and absolutely definitely depend on having rock-solid high-speed internet access... where do you live and where would you avoid moving? Is there a single company that offers access? Related question... are power-outages a regular occurrence that would affect location too?
mahalo.
posted by jimmereeno
on Feb 26, 2013 -
3 answers
I have a friend who has become totally reliant on an e-mail account, which was provided by an internet service provider which she has just left to go to a new ISP. She uses Outlook 2003 as her e-mail client program. Unfortunately, she is now finding that after moving to this new ISP that although she can receive e-mails absolutely fine, she cannot send e-mails.
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posted by conrad101
on Feb 7, 2013 -
16 answers
How do I buy a fast internet connection in Dallas / Fort Worth, TX?
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posted by GPF
on Feb 5, 2013 -
6 answers
I want to replace my cell phone with a mobile data plan and VOIP client. What's the most cost-effective option in the Montreal, Quebec area? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by signsofrain
on Feb 4, 2013 -
1 answer
Question about bit torrent sites that (are) shut down and their possible revival.
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posted by zardoz
on Nov 5, 2012 -
8 answers
Are there any reliable, local high-speed options in the Indianapolis area without data caps?
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posted by jaden
on Oct 3, 2012 -
11 answers
Moving to Salem, OR in about a week. Big "getting-there" stuff is covered; now looking for any and all tips to make this the initial move-in and adjustment period as painless as possible -- give me your new-to-Salem-fu, please!
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posted by genehack
on Jul 31, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm in the UK with Virgin Media as my ISP. The combo modem/router they provide does not allow VPN to work (and I am not alone in my experience, according to the internet). Can anyone recommend a way around this?
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posted by olinerd
on Jul 16, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for high speed internet service in the Peninsula, Bay Area. Your experiences (good, bad, indifferent) with the following companies? Any recommended plans?
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posted by moxiequz
on Apr 24, 2012 -
16 answers
I want to set up a personal web space - a blog, some articles and vanity e-mail address type of affair. Unfortunately, I've spent too long using software instead of making it and all my web design and programming knowledge is a hopelessly outdated. What does a person need to know these days if they want to register a domain and set up a not overly complex web page and blog with a service provider who is slightly more scrupulous than the average Batman villain?
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posted by Kid Charlemagne
on Apr 4, 2012 -
9 answers
What does it take to make a cisco/linksys E2500 router work in bombay, india?
I'm trying to connect a cisco router to an internet access point in bombay, india. Currently, there is a single computer hooked up to a cable modem. That works fine but I want to add a router for additional access ( wireless and cable ). Details follow....
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posted by metadave
on Dec 24, 2011 -
5 answers
What's going on with this Earthlink redirect default, and how ticked off should I be?
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posted by nanojath
on Dec 17, 2011 -
6 answers
So, long story short: I have satellite internet. I have no other options for internet. My ISP provides neither service nor internet. What (legally, etc.) can I do?
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posted by byanyothername
on Dec 14, 2011 -
26 answers
[Italy filter] There are many enticing offers in Italy nowadays for internet accounts including "free" (in the sense of "included in the price") phonecalls, etc., all of them looking quite a lot cheaper than my present contract (Alice from Telecom Italia). But I'm nervous about switching accounts...
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posted by aqsakal
on Dec 1, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm in need of advice to determine why I never get close to the download speeds I'm paying for.
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posted by medarby
on Oct 24, 2011 -
14 answers
Having moved recently to Japan, I'm looking for an internet provider. Basically, I have my own router (that I bought in Japan about 10 years ago), which I can configure by myself. I am looking for a cheap plan, preferably without a commitment.
posted by ovesh
on Sep 27, 2011 -
3 answers
Multiple email addresses using Apple email on MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.6.5....what's the deal-e-o?
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posted by littleredwagon
on Jul 25, 2011 -
5 answers
Due to Comcast and Verizon's opposition to Net Neutrality, I want to take my internet and wireless business elsewhere. Problem: I switched to both services to get faster connection/better coverage, and it worked. Are there any alternatives that would keep me well-connected?
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posted by Tehhund
on Mar 30, 2011 -
8 answers
Trying to pick an ISP in Savannah, GA. Looking for recommendations other than AT&T. I do a lot of online gaming and netflix streaming, so I'd like something reasonably fast.
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posted by arcolz
on Mar 21, 2011 -
2 answers
What’s the cheapest internet package in Portland, Oregon?
(Can I go cheaper than Comcast's $47-a-month Xfinity?)
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posted by blueberry
on Feb 27, 2011 -
9 answers
How do I determine the range of possible addresses that my ISP might assign me?
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posted by joecacti
on Feb 10, 2011 -
5 answers
Netflix streaming movies - What kind of load should I expect on my service (in gb) for an average movie? I have Comcast and have a pretty healthy limit, but I don't want to start pushing it.
posted by lampshade
on Feb 1, 2011 -
13 answers
I need to monitor the bandwidth use at home, in terms of GB per month. The trick: I have a TV that has built-in wireless Netflix capabilities, and I think streaming HD shows are eating GB/month more than I realize.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Jan 21, 2011 -
10 answers
Toronto ISP: Is Teksavvy cable Internet a good idea, even with the threat of Usage Based Billing?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Jan 4, 2011 -
16 answers
Student visa in Canada; no SIN or CDN credit card, hence no CDN credit history. Can't get anyone to give me internet/TV or mobile phone service!?
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posted by wowbobwow
on Dec 21, 2010 -
13 answers
I wish I could troubleshoot my home internet service and wireless network when they're acting funny. I'm computer-literate but I only have the vaguest sense of how networks do what they do, I don't mind reading technical stuff, and I'd like to end up with a useful set of intuitions about how the damn thing works. What should I read?
posted by nebulawindphone
on Dec 12, 2010 -
11 answers
YANML. Please help me find a lawyer to resolve a subpoena sent to my ISP, and give me an idea of what to expect from this situation.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2010 -
8 answers
A couple of times a week, our internet craps out. Is this our modem, our ISP, and/or our router?
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posted by rossination
on Nov 23, 2010 -
14 answers
