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Blakenzy

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Q' for internet geeks...
« on: October 11, 2008, 02:37:01 PM »
How can I tell how good an internet service is? In other words, apart from price and advertised speed, what parameters should I take into account when choosing a new provider? Currently I have wireless internet connection, at a supposed 128Kb/s... and it totally sucks lately. At first it was decent but in the last couple of weeks it has become so slow it's almost un-useable. It feels like I am back in the 90's with my 28Kb/s dialup.

What data should I look at when deciding who am I going to sign up with next to make the best choice? I'm guessing that there is more to it than the advertised speed they flaunt in your face  =|...
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Re: Q' for internet geeks...
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2008, 03:13:48 PM »
Wireless, as in wireless connection from a tower to an antenna on your house?  Call your ISP.  There's lots of things that can impact quality of wireless, and they'll have equipment, software and people to check it out.  Or should.
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Re: Q' for internet geeks...
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2008, 04:30:54 PM »
Can you get Clearwire there?


(I'm assuming you're not already using it, but AFAIK Clearwire doesn't offer lousy 128k speeds.)


Clearwire will get you way better speeds (but problematical email and non-existent nntp support)
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