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Broadband in Willow Glen ?
Posted: Feb 23 2007, 10:28 PM
I am moving to Willow Glen this week and was informed by AT&T that they do not offer DSL in my area. I am near Pine and Lincoln.
What is the best broadband service to use in this area?
thanks
eric
What is the best broadband service to use in this area?
thanks
eric
Posted: Feb 25 2007, 01:21 AM
I don't have the answer as I've never used broadband but we were just discussing DSL at lunch today. I'm really surprised to hear that not everyone in Silicon Valley can get DSL. My friend's sister lives in South San Jose and can't get it. I've never used a cable modem and don't want to because I really dislike cable TV. My DirecTv satellite is SO much better than cable. I really hate the cable TV interface. But I digress. Good luck!
Posted: Feb 28 2007, 01:04 PM
In lieu of SBC DSL... check DSLReports.com for alternate providers who MIGHT snake something onto the lines, otherwise you've maybe got Comcast.
As a potential wireless alternative - www.cooplabs.net
Verizon has also just rolled out their EV-DO Rev A. services which are pretty darned consistent, highly mobile, faster and more reliable than Cingular EDGE/GPRS. Sprint also has EV-DO Rev A. rolled out for a little less $$ but I cannot speak to their reliability, coverage, etc.
There are boxes out there (abt $300) that can turn a PC Card data modem (like the above) into 802.11 wireless connectivity - but you could do similar with an old laptop as a shared internet 'router', wireless data card and wifi or ethernet.
As for satellite options - downloads are sporadic at various speeds, uploads are VERY limited - so if you're doing VPN for work, pushing stuff to websites, sharing large photos and files with friends, this is a less-than-optimal option.
As a potential wireless alternative - www.cooplabs.net
Verizon has also just rolled out their EV-DO Rev A. services which are pretty darned consistent, highly mobile, faster and more reliable than Cingular EDGE/GPRS. Sprint also has EV-DO Rev A. rolled out for a little less $$ but I cannot speak to their reliability, coverage, etc.
There are boxes out there (abt $300) that can turn a PC Card data modem (like the above) into 802.11 wireless connectivity - but you could do similar with an old laptop as a shared internet 'router', wireless data card and wifi or ethernet.
As for satellite options - downloads are sporadic at various speeds, uploads are VERY limited - so if you're doing VPN for work, pushing stuff to websites, sharing large photos and files with friends, this is a less-than-optimal option.
