[GLLUG] East Lansing internet provider options

[Nick Kwiatkowski]

What cross-street are you located near?  There are many DSL providers in the
area, including ACD.net, TDS Metrocom, SBC (shudder), Earthlink, etc.
However, DSL technologies are dependant on how far away from the telephone
wire-center (central office).  

I've used ACD.net, Arialink, and TDS in the past.  ACD.net is great once the
service is actually running, and is stable as a rock.  Arialink I had no
issues with, but they are very limited to who they provide service to
(apartment dwellers, pretty much), and TDS is good, but their tech-support
is not very good.  Max speed will be about the same for all the above.

Depending on where you are, you may also be eligible for a WISP (wireless
ISP).  Often these are cheaper than cable, but do not have as much
reliability or features.

-Nick Kwiatkowski
 Michigan State University Telecom Systems

-----Original Message-----
From: linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu [mailto:linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu]
On Behalf Of Emilio Xavier Esposito
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:34 PM
To: gllug
Subject: [GLLUG] East Lansing internet provider options

Hi
I'm moving to East Lansing at the beginning of September and was
looking for a good internet provider.  According to my real estate
agent Comcast is my only option.  In the past I've used local
companies that provide "high-speed" access at a competitive rate.
Additionally, the provided static IPs without requesting large amounts
of cash.

Are there are any service providers in the East Lansing area that the
GLLUG members would recommend?

Additionally, what is the sweet spot for price to speed in the East
Lansing area?

Thank you for your time
Emilio
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