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| max_payne |
I got this flyer in the mail for Verizon Fios...they say it is now available in my area. It utilizes fiber optics to deliver the net
The speeds/price combination seems really good compared to my current cable modem setup
15Mbps Downstream/ 2.0Mbps Upstream 44.95
5Mbps Downstream/ 2.0Mbps Upstream 34.95
I pay 45 bucks for a much slower connection w/ Road Runner
Does anyone have this service? If so How has it been? |
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| freshcoast |
You're a lucky bastard. I pay $55 for 6000/768 (actually i get more like 8000/800) for Adelphia. Where are you at, OC somewhere? I believe they were rolling it out first in CA in Huntington Beach or something. I'm currently serviced by SBC so I'll never get it anyways. :mad:
I would love to have the 2 Mb upstream, but I wonder how they'll restrict server usage. I looked up Verizon's TOS and it's confused:
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3.6 If you subscribe to Broadband Service:
E. You may not use the Broadband Service to host any type of server personal or commercial in nature.
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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
3. You may NOT use the Service as follows: (q) to use the Service to operate a server in a manner that interferes with the network or other users' use of the Service
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So which one is it? A server is allowed or not? A decent upstream feels like such a waste when you can't run your own servers (and I'm not talking huge webservers here, just small things for personal or low bandwidth usage). On the other hand, a lot of times the providers turn a blind eye to servers as long as you don't stick out like a sore thumb.
If I were you I'd try it out. If it sucks, you can always go back to RR, since there's no contract involved. FIOS probably has a contract but usually you can get out of those before a certain timeframe. |
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| dj_bas |
STFU...fiber optics in HB? bull!
i live in hb :p |
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| DJ Xtracktor |
| quote: | Originally posted by freshcoast
You're a lucky bastard. I pay $55 for 6000/768 (actually i get more like 8000/800) for Adelphia. |
Dammit, 40 here in glendale for 3000/256!!! :whip: Damn, I hope they have this service in long beach sometime soon...i could sure use that upstream! :eyespop: |
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| beeseries |
I dont think there is any hope for irvine getting this service. Seems like cox is trying to run everything here.
I did talk to a rep at speakeasy.net and he said using sbc's lines it would be possible to get 6.0/768 at a price of around a 100 a month:whip: |
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| max_payne |
| quote: | | STFU...fiber optics in HB? bull! |
Yep its true
I think I will give it a try, but I wanted to see if any other users in So Cal had it and how they liked it
I mena for the price of ym curren5t cable I would get MUCH higher speeds |
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| max_payne |
I'm in HB
So I guess its cool...I will def give it a try
I LOVE those upload speed |
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