Re: RCN net/TV/phone?

["Christopher Giroir" <user=1544@nabble.blu.org>]

 I was happy with their internet service out in Brookline. On September 
1st though students moved back to the area and our connection had lots 
of lag issues. The download speed was fine, but ssh connections and 
games (our main two internet services) were pretty bad. Due to this we 
switched to Verizon DSL (and hopefully fios if it ever makes it to 
Brookline). Not the best policy choice, but unfortunately the cable 
RCN was just too laggy at night. Service wise and speed wise they were 
great for me. 

Chris Giroir 

On Nov 6, 2007 2:45 PM, Don Levey <[hidden email]> wrote: 
> Dan Ritter wrote: 
> > I know this topic comes around every few months, but now it's my 
> > turn. 
> > 
> > I currently have Comcast TV and net service. It's acceptable, but 
> > Comcast has been making me unhappy lately.  My other choices for 
> > high-speed connections are Verizon FIOS and RCN. I like the idea of 
> > FIOS, but I hate Verizon. That leaves me with... RCN. 
> > 
> > 
> > I'm looking for comments by current subscribers on: 
> > 
> > - clear QAM channels 
> > - availability of CableCard 
> > - port blocking 
> > - availability of a static IP 
> > - general comments 
> > 
> 
> As Ward mentioned, static IP is available for an extra charge, and there 
> is no blocking there.  With a dynamic IP they block at least port 80, 
> and port 25 (outbound) outside of their network so you'd need to 
> smarthost through their servers.  I can't speak to the TV questions, as 
> I've not started to look at that stuff yet. 
> 
> Over all, we've been happy with them.  Their download speed seems to be 
> 3x what Comcast offers in my area.  For the most part they stay out of 
> my way.  Phone has been fine; TV has had a few small hiccups but 
> otherwise is acceptable. 
> 
>   -Don 
> 
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