Need help finding a new/better ISP

[Acanthus]

Hi all, im currently using Verizon DSL at 768down 128up ($50/mo) and im craving a LOT more upload bandwidth, preferrably 384k+. My problem?

The providers here suck bad. I can get:

Adelphia powerlink (they only offer a shared package according to their sales rep, no dedicated bandwidth like some providers).

Verizon which offers a 1500k/384k package at $70/month. My only problem with this is they require me to use a program called winpoet that i hear is buggy and requires you to connect to it. So you lose the "always on" connectivity of DSL.
Edit: I found out that winpoet is not a concern as my router supports PPPoE.

Stargate which works through verizon and offers the exact same packages with far worse tech support.

Can anyone help me find a provider for under $80/mo that can provide me with 1.5m down and 384 up or faster? I'm in Erie PA, and the phone # of a nearby store is (814) 838-2113 if you need a sample number. Ive looked around and this is all i could find hopefully someone here knows more than i do.

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[MercenaryForHire]

You can get a new IP by resetting your modem.



Seriously ... I'd say Verizon and throw a FreeSCO box in the way to hand the always-on bit. Their latest build 0.3.1 has PPPoE support for almost every provider.

- M4H

 

[loup garou]

Just about every BB router has built in PPPoE as well.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
You can get a new IP by resetting your modem.



Seriously ... I'd say Verizon and throw a FreeSCO box in the way to hand the always-on bit. Their latest build 0.3.1 has PPPoE support for almost every provider.

- M4H

FreeSCO looks pretty complex... is it easy to use?

 

[yoda291]

verizon's new modem handles the PPPoE for you. Plus. there's a HD thread on a free upgrade to your service.

 

[Acanthus]

Current router is a Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL 4 port.

I believe it does have PPPoE support.

So i wont need this software?

 

[yoda291]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
Current router is a Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL 4 port.

I believe it does have PPoE support.

So i wont need this software?

you are correct sir.

 

[notfred]

192.168.2.212 is a good IP.

 

[Acanthus]

ok so PPPoE isnt a problem with the high speed DSL then.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Tyler
192.168.2.212 is a good IP.

ok?

 

[yoda291]

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: Tyler
192.168.2.212 is a good IP.

ok?

notfred is being notfredian...pay it no mind. It's his way of expressing his love and affection for you

 

[RossMAN]

Acanthus - Do you mean ISP or IP?

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Acanthus - Do you mean ISP or IP?

I think it's fairly obvious...

 

[Acanthus]

My only lasting question then is there any way i can get access to a cable provider other than Adelphia. Or is it like DSL as in i have to be near a "hub" in order to connect.

Im far more interested in haveing 3mb down and 384k up from cable but i can settle on 1500k/384k because i have PPPoE support.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Acanthus - Do you mean ISP or IP?

Didn't bother to read the thread, did you, Grand Nef?

- M4H

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Acanthus - Do you mean ISP or IP?

Didn't bother to read the thread, did you, Grand Nef?

- M4H

Edited title, IP can mean Internet Provider

 

[Acanthus]

Ok it looks like im gonna go with Verizon 1500/384 dsl. Thanks all.

Edit: Remind me to move to sweden i want my 10m up and down.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Acanthus - Do you mean ISP or IP?

Didn't bother to read the thread, did you, Grand Nef?

- M4H

Edited title, IP can mean Internet Provider

More often "Internet Protocol" or "Intellectual Property" though.

- M4H

 

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