[GLLUG] East Lansing internet provider options

[Mike Szumlinski]

Is TCIMet still available out there?  I haven't lived in Lansing for  
about 7 years now, but good god was that a fantastic service.

-Mike

On Aug 14, 2007, at 7:24 AM, Nick Kwiatkowski wrote:

> 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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