[Discuss] [OT] Least worst ISPs generally

[Jim Gasek]

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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