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Re: [PLUG] DSL she no go...
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I understand your situation fully. My previous post stands as written. DCA
*may* be able to help you, but they *may not*. They are known for being able
to sometimes do things that most third party ISPs cannot do.
So, I believe it was you who misunderstood my post :)
E
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Crompton" <doug@crompton.com>
To: "Phila Linux Users Group" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [PLUG] DSL she no go...
> I think you guys missed the point. I would go to anyone who would serve me
> if I could. The problem is if you are on an RT (remote terminal) Verizon
> connection, third party DSL providers do not have access. That is what I
> mean by no competition. If you are on an RT it is Verizon or nothing for
> DSL and Verizon does not provide static on RT's.
>
> The only choice I would have with Verizon is ISDN or a more expensive
> connect like fractional T1, etc.
>
> Competitors (covad) claim they can do IDSL but it is pricey - $120/month
> and $400 equipment. IDSL is really IDSN without voice which gives you the
> full 144/144 line, far short of any ADSL.
>
> I would estimate that at least 30% and growing Verizon customers are on
> RT's. So this applies to a large number of residences and businesses.
>
> Doug
>
> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004, Eric Hidle wrote:
>
> > I'd also check dca.net. They can carry both verizon and covad (speakeasy
is
> > just really expensive covad service).. and will route you a /29 block if
you
> > want.. They are very good at moving the mountain that is Verizon, so
they
> > may (or may not) be able to get something done for you..
> > E
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Lavin" <jlavin@linuxtech.com>
> > >
> > > Do you have to have Verizon as your ISP? If Verizon has DSL service
to
> > > your area available, you should be able to get another ISP (mine's
> > > speakeasy) to provide you your internet services you need like static
> > > ips.
> > >
> > > Granted, speakeasy costs more than verizon, but you get your static ip
> > > address...
> > >
> > > --
> > > John Lavin <jlavin@wayreth.net> http://www.wayreth.net
> > >
>
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