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    Which is better: MSN or Comcast?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Tim, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well I think I finally convinced my dad to switch ISPs. Now we are trying to decide if we should switch to MSN (offered through qwest) or Comcast. Any opinions on either of the two?
    Tim
     
    Tim, Dec 23, 2006
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    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    go with comcast if u can, i had them for years in atlanta, and i download a **** ton, they never cut me off or limit my bandwidth, their support is suprisingly good, but ur free to explore, just thought u would want to know
     
    HumanTorch, Dec 23, 2006
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    Comcast. Pretty much everyone around here has it. Except me. I got SBC Yahoo DSL which is only $20 a month.
     
    firelord901, Dec 23, 2006
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I've had Comcast for nearly a year, and never had any major problems.

    Had a few dropped connections for a few minutes during storms, but that's to be expected.

    I recommend you go with Comcast.
     
    JM, Dec 24, 2006
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    I had comcast for years, till they sold out to TimeWarner in my area. Then I took the oppertunity to switch to Verizon FIOS (fiber optic) , 5/2mbps .

    Comcast was good but had a slow uplink speed (384kbps), have 2 mbps now. During peak load my service would slow down. Gamers had reported slow ping times in my area. But you are located closer to their hub. During the transition period I had connections problems but that is expected when ISP are changing backbone connections.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 24, 2006
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  6. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Cool guys. Thanks for the responses. Now I just need to get my dad to switch it for me and it will be good. :D
    Tim
     
    Tim, Dec 24, 2006
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    I'd buy on price as all will be fast.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 25, 2006
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