Why can't I connect to the internet anymore? Is customer service giving me a plausible explanation? [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Oct 25, 2009 - 17 answers

Switched ISPs and now not able to access my own websites which I host myself by TLD. [more inside]
posted by KI6ILS on Oct 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Moving to NYC and have my choice of cable companies. Which one should I choose to minimize stress and annoyance? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone on Sep 24, 2009 - 13 answers

What's the best broadband ISP to subscribe to in Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on Aug 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Moving to Lubbock, questions about Cable/Internet providers (suddenlink vs NTS), dining, and more. [more inside]
posted by dolemite01 on Jul 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Business ISP/Windows networking consultant recommendations in NYC area? [more inside]
posted by snickerdoodle on Jul 16, 2009 - 2 answers

One Cisco router, two ISPs - gateway redundancy? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Jun 18, 2009 - 10 answers

My ISP's new "feature" of rerouting incomplete URLs to their own custom (awful) search page is hijacking my normal browser behavior of completing URLs with .com. Anything I can do to reassert normalcy? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Jun 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm currently with BT "Total" Broadband, who are by far the shitest ISP in Britian. We currently pay £24.46 their option 3 "unlimited" package. And it's crap, please help me pick an alternative ISP. [more inside]
posted by nam3d on Jun 1, 2009 - 16 answers

What do I need to be aware of when switching a client from ISp-provided email to Google-provided email? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Apr 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the best way to get unlimited net access in Croatia without per minute data charges? We're going to Croatia for a few weeks and will need reliable net access for VPNing back home. I'm fine with paying a bit extra for a temporary DSL/Cable install - we will be staying in a home so mobile access is not necessary. Something faster than 56k modem speed would be preferred.
posted by benzenedream on Apr 28, 2009 - 1 answer

My boss is looking for the most efficient and cost-effective way to add redundancy to our 20MB fiber. [more inside]
posted by dozo on Apr 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there a website that tracks ISP's bandwidth caps and download quotas, and presents the information in an up-to-date and easy-to-read format? I'm especially interested in USA.
posted by kidbritish on Apr 7, 2009 - 2 answers

I sometimes have trouble with downloading via torrent: surfing becomes a slow crawl/not an option. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Mar 26, 2009 - 18 answers

Are there any Kinkos, business centers, copy centers, cybercafes etc. in Los Angeles (downtown, silverlake, west side, ANYWHERE!) where I can pay by the hour to use a really fast (T1) internet access so I can upload 5GB of files to a coworker? [more inside]
posted by ronenosity on Mar 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Does Comcast throttle hulu and other streaming video services in the Seattle area? Additionally, are there reliable, alternative high-speed Internet providers in the Seattle metropolitan area (which do not require a land-line phone connection)?
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Feb 28, 2009 - 12 answers

My inamorata works for a company that is, surprise surprise, experiencing economic difficulties. One area where they are hurting is web hosting. Their site is costing them about $600 a month, which is waaay out of line for their site: html with some Flash, nothing special, not even any video. It changes rarely. What I want to do is to take over maintaining this site and save them a bunch of money. [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit on Feb 23, 2009 - 15 answers

Very strange DSL behavior - Is it Big Brother? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Feb 14, 2009 - 17 answers

There is talk about how ISP's are going to be cooperating with the RIAA to curtail piracy (warning letters, shutting off service, etc.), in lieu of the RIAA taking people to court. If ISP's refused to be involved without a court order previously, why are they getting so involved now? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix on Jan 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking into potentially getting WiMax, specifically from a company called TowerStream, at my place of work. Has anyone here used a commercial WiMax provider (TowerStream or otherwise)? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Jan 7, 2009 - 5 answers

So it's time to shop around for a new ISP. I'm looking for DSL or Cable, over 5 mbps and no download limit. They should offer a normal phone line and hopefully unlimited long distance calls to Quebec, at least. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Jan 5, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm thinking of signing up with a new ISP that doesn't cost as much as Comcast, but the choices are overwhelming. Help! [more inside]
posted by chihiro on Jan 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Why have my torrent downloads suddenly stopped? Is it my ISP? If yes, are they allowed to do that? [more inside]
posted by Brodiggitty on Nov 4, 2008 - 16 answers

My net connection has dropped like clockwork around midnight over the past few days. What's up? [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I need cable/internet. Should I go with Comcast, DirectTV, or DISH Network? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Oct 15, 2008 - 25 answers

Am I stuck with AT&T? Comcast looks just as bad. Are there any ISPs in Chicago where I can get internet with a little bit of accountability? [more inside]
posted by mockdeep on Sep 25, 2008 - 8 answers

My non-profit uses a DSL service best typified as a mom and pop operation in our small city. The ISP recently switched their upstream provider and our DSL speeds got an immediate burst in speed and quality. Now it's back to being pokey again. What's the best way to see what's going on in a network sense? [more inside]
posted by diode on Sep 17, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I find a working smtp server when I am at a coffee shop? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Sep 9, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I monitor and/or limit Internet usage? [more inside]
posted by ODiV on Aug 17, 2008 - 14 answers

We suspect our ISP is shutting down our internet connection when we use a BitTorrent client and/or throttling bandwidth. Is there any way to detect this? [more inside]
posted by ao4047 on Jul 12, 2008 - 14 answers

What are the costs of doing business for a large ISP? [more inside]
posted by awenner on Jul 5, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I figure out if my ISP is blocking bugmenot? I haven't been able to access it for about 3 weeks and downforeveryoneorjustme.com has been reporting that it is up. Tracert is "Unable to resolve target system name www.bugmenot.com."
posted by srboisvert on May 20, 2008 - 20 answers

NetworkFilter: I have a bizarre and arcane-seeming problem with my home network, the Internet, and my ISP's DNS. Invalid URLs are being redirected to the ISP's search page—in some cases. [more inside]
posted by adamrice on Apr 22, 2008 - 22 answers

What is the best ISP in Vancouver, Canada? [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Apr 20, 2008 - 17 answers

Rejoining the current century – best options for non-broadcast television and the internet? [more inside]
posted by Lesser Shrew on Apr 20, 2008 - 1 answer

Off to Israel and don't want to miss my internet fix. Anyone know the best ISP? [more inside]
posted by Blip on Apr 15, 2008 - 8 answers

ISP Filter: AT&T sucks so hardcore that they deserve a medal. I quit. What ISP's have you had good experiences with? [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Mar 28, 2008 - 23 answers

How dumb would it be to reset the modem/router provided my my ISP? [more inside]
posted by jcruden on Mar 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Hidden among various other breathtakingly evil clauses, part 13 of the Comcast Agreement for Residential Services says that if the customer doesn't opt out within 30 days of receiving the dense legalese, he gives up the right to sue Comcast in a public court. But (in clause 15g), Comcast maintains the right to sue the user any time they like. Is this stuff enforceable? YMOMNBAL
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 on Mar 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Since around new years eve I have been unable to reach my website from home. Email has also stopped working. BUT, if I can reach it from work and other places, just not at home. What's going on and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Jan 13, 2008 - 8 answers

American high speed internet: what are the options? What is the price range? Why are the websites of the major companies so bad? [more inside]
posted by jb on Jan 9, 2008 - 17 answers

DHCP and switch VLAN configuration help needed. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Nov 30, 2007 - 9 answers

High speed internet in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Nov 28, 2007 - 12 answers

Computer semi-freezes one in every three startups. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by Jase_B on Nov 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a free tool to do a long term bandwidth analysis? [more inside]
posted by Raichle on Nov 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Why does my download speed drop to zero when the internet connection is still up and working? [more inside]
posted by banshee on Nov 9, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I donate Internet access to a family whose computer I'm going to set up? [more inside]
posted by vraxoin on Nov 1, 2007 - 4 answers

I've just been informed by my ISP, which hosts all of my client's sites and email, that the email servers are being switched tonight and tomorrow morning all my clients have to add new email accounts with new user names (but same email address.) In addition, the new accounts will not have any of the old emails.... [more inside]
posted by juiceCake on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

Is it possible to get free internet without an ISP? And I don't mean stealing a wireless signal. [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Sep 28, 2007 - 32 answers

Wireless broadband in Tenerife: My boss is heading to Tenerife on Saturday and "wants broadband on his laptop". Are there any off-the-shelf providers on the island that will provide a plug and play device for him? He's staying in an apartment complex with no wifi.
posted by ReiToei on Sep 26, 2007 - 5 answers