[Discuss] [OT] Least worst ISPs generally

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

I don't think that DSL is a very good solution for VOIP, but DSL is
different depending on the community and location. While companies like
Galaxy and TheCIA provide DSL service, the actual copper that goes into
your home is Verizon (or the local phone company). You can essentially
run most VOIP packages with any provider.

On 01/11/2012 08:12 AM, Jim Gasek wrote:
> Also, remember that there are other "providers", like
> Galaxy, which was created in the wake of the 
> Telecom Act.  Galaxy "resells" a variety of physical
> infrastructure (DSL from VZ, Cable from Comcast...)
> and allows different packaging (like, the ability 
> to avoid TV from Comcast bundle, and still get internet).
>
> Galaxy has it's outage problems.   It resells RNKtel 
> VOIP service which is unreliable, and tech support is 
> awful.  I have Galaxy DSL and VOIP, which used to be a steal,
> but is no longer.   The government finally figured out how 
> to tax it to death.  
>
> My VZ 4G mobile has been good ($50/month for 5G?) but
> they've had outages as well.  
>
> There is no FIOS in Hudson either.  
>
> I'm moving (back) to Comcast I think, but I'd consider
> VZ DSL if they'd offer a cheap VOIP package, which I
> doubt.  The straight DSL pricing is the same (Galaxy 
> gets a piece of the action for "servicing the account"). 
>
> I'd stay with Galaxy if the VOIP wasn't so awful.   I 
> suppose I could de-bundle the VOIP and go with Vonage, 
> or another like it that was semi-reliable.  
>
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Gasek
>
> --- gaf at blu.org wrote:
>
> From: Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
> To: discuss at blu.org
> Subject: Re: [Discuss] Least worst Internet Service Provider in Somerville
> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:33:40 -0500
>
> On 01/11/2012 07:20 AM, Glenn Hoffman wrote:
>> Some neighbors of mine are looking for the least worst ISP in Somerville. I use Speakeasy, which would not be appropriate for them. Any thoughts?
> If you are thiking of broadband, you have RCN, Comcast, and Verizon
> FIOS. Rich Braun has made many reports here about RCN. It is the least
> expensive. My friend has Comcast (Phone, TV, and Internet) and no
> complaints from him).
>
> If you are looking for DSL, there are many others such as TheCIA.
>


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