I currently have Comcast cable internet at home. I hate Comcast. I'm curious about these newfangled internet delivery systems including Netzero, FreedomPop and - is there anything else?
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posted by fieldtrip
on Jun 4, 2013 -
12 answers
Home DSL service has been declining in quality and stability in recent months, and I'm at the point where it's time to consider canceling and switching to a different provider. Search engine pages seem to be spammed with fake "index" sites." What are my options? If you use ATT or Comcast, how has your service worked?
posted by CBrachyrhynchos
on May 26, 2013 -
8 answers
My DSL internet connection went kaput on Thursday. I rebooted my modem with the help of my ISP and all was well for a few hours. I figured it was my ancient modem that finally died. So, I pick up a new modem and plug it in and nothing happens. All the lights light up, my ipod touch and laptop see my wireless network but there's connection. I plug directly into the modem via ethernet cable and still nothing.
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posted by vespabelle
on Apr 20, 2013 -
12 answers
Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
I'm moving to a new apartment in Louisville, KY and I need to decide on some sort of internet package. AT&T is apparently what most people in the area choose, so I've been looking at their options. I think that I might want either their DSL XTREME or DSL XTREME 6.0 but I don't want to pay for more than I need. I need to be able to download and upload music and videos, and I stream a lot of television shows and movies through Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming sites. I also need to be able to use Skype. Which option would be the better one?
posted by acthelight
on Aug 9, 2012 -
8 answers
In two weeks, I start a new telecommuting job, and I need to set up my home office. I'm totally confused about Internet access, though, and I have some questions...
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posted by trillian
on Jun 26, 2012 -
20 answers
I'm going absolutely crazy here! I previously had a 2Wire DSL modem set to bridge mode with the Linksys router handling PPPoE auth. I recently moved and I'm trying to do the same thing with a new Motorola 3347 (Netopia 3000) and I can't get it to work to save my life.
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posted by jluce50
on May 14, 2012 -
4 answers
Help me to remember a website that has an excellent internet connection/protocol tester.
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posted by aloiv2
on Mar 2, 2012 -
5 answers
My DSL connection drops constantly. Please help me diagnose the problem before I throw the works out the window.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on Feb 3, 2012 -
18 answers
Wi-fi filter: can you help me decide how to find the best broadband connection?
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posted by kjl291
on Aug 27, 2011 -
3 answers
My iMac (running Snow Leopard) suddenly stopped connecting to the Internet, and I think--but can't prove--that Little Snitch is to blame!
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posted by zardoz
on Apr 14, 2011 -
10 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
Please recommend me a simple, reliable DSL modem that will work automagically with an Airport Extreme?
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posted by grapesaresour
on Dec 11, 2010 -
3 answers
Please help me avoid calling AT&T tech support. Question about setting up modem for new Internet-only service from AT&T.
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posted by mudpuppie
on Dec 6, 2010 -
23 answers
My boyfriend is moving to Nunavut (Canada's far north) and we're researching high speed internet options. We've found a few, but want to make sure we don't miss out on any good services.
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posted by blake137
on Nov 4, 2010 -
6 answers
One linux box, 3 NICs, two internet connections, one local network. Help me make it be the best it can be.
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posted by flaterik
on Oct 10, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm moving to a new apartment at the end of the month, and need to move my AT&T U-Verse High Speed Internet Pro service. Their website is very confusing.
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posted by little_c
on Aug 14, 2010 -
6 answers
I currently have a finicky DSL connection. Is there a utility that will give me near-instantaneous status (like a green light/red light on the task bar) on whether I truly have an Internet connection? I use Windows 7.
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posted by crapmatic
on May 24, 2010 -
5 answers
Evening DSL slowdown: best way to measure & compare speeds, and advice on whether to start with my ISP or my DSL provider?
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posted by barefoot
on May 20, 2010 -
2 answers
Background Info: I'm going to move into a house with 5 adults = 5 computers. No gaming or downloading large video files. But we would all use the computer for browsing the web, email, chatting and a couple of us may be streaming video to watch Lost or some other TV show.
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posted by Wanderer7
on Apr 22, 2010 -
9 answers
Is there a method or inexpensive tool that will allow me to use two internet connections at the same time across a network?
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posted by letitrain
on Apr 21, 2010 -
8 answers
I currently live in San Francisco where I use WebPass, which I adore. It's by far the best ISP I've ever had: cheap, lightning-fast, and impeccable customer service.
Now I am moving to the East Bay, and I need a new provider. I'm a really heavy internet user, so this is an important decision for me –--- please help me make a good one.
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 1, 2010 -
8 answers
I can't reach one single website from home. no problem using any other connection. what gives?
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posted by krautland
on Dec 1, 2009 -
15 answers
My DSL stops working
every Sunday afternoon for about 4 hours. WTF?
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posted by Mid
on Nov 29, 2009 -
12 answers
In need of a cheap high speed internet/cable package shared among 7 college girls in MD and not sure where to start. Help!
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posted by pulled_levers
on Aug 25, 2009 -
12 answers
Telecom has undercharged me for DSL and land line service the past couple months. Is this going to bite me in the butt? If so, when and how severely?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2009 -
9 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.
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posted by zardoz
on Mar 26, 2009 -
18 answers
Canadian phone/cable/internetfilter: what combo of services are cheapest?
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posted by Acari
on Mar 1, 2009 -
5 answers
Our laptop loses wireless connection, and only changing a wireless setting on the router fixes it (any setting). What could be going on?
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posted by Dr.Enormous
on Sep 26, 2008 -
4 answers
Will be moving to Beijing and would like to have high speed reliable internet service in my apartment. We'll likely be living in one of the US or HK developed apartments along Chao Yang park. I've worked with DSL connections in serviced apartments in Beijing and Shanghai and was not thrilled with the throughput (70kbs) or reliability. The Great Firewall is not an issue as far as completely blocking sites, but I'm sure it affects transfer speeds from the US sites I'd be accessing.
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posted by bleecker
on Sep 3, 2008 -
5 answers
I have a wireless router in my house. 150 metres away I have a shed where I want to be able to use the internet on my laptop. There are electricity outlets in the house and in the shed but not in between. How do I get the signal from the house to my shed?
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posted by zaebiz
on Apr 1, 2008 -
14 answers
What's the best option for high-speed internet access in San Francisco? (Moving from Castro to Potrero Hill, would like to ditch Comcast if there's a good alternative.)
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posted by jcruelty
on Dec 7, 2007 -
19 answers
I need help understanding how to switch to a VOIP service, with bonus points for recommendations about an ISP in Ottawa that can provide dry loop DSL.
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posted by valleys
on Oct 25, 2007 -
5 answers
How, exactly, am I connected to the Internet? This is in Latvia, by the way.
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posted by mdonley
on Sep 17, 2007 -
9 answers
Can someone suggest cheap ($15/mo) broadband in zip 12208? Verizon DSL 768kbps is unavailable there.
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posted by cahlers
on Sep 5, 2007 -
5 answers
