PiroMunkie Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [SIZE=1]Okie dokie, this 56K modem(or dial-up in general) is getting on my nerves really quick, lol. I was wondering if anybody here knew of a cheap cable service or such so that I can put this computer to some actual use, cause let's face 56K is ok for small stuff but it is just plain useless on the larger perspective, lol. So any help you people could give me would be very helpful and I'd appreciate it very much. Thanks :)[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Dragon v2 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Cable price really depends on your company. Mine, for example, is Cablevison Optimum Online. It's like $15 - $20 a month. Just call your local cable company for details. And if you're lucky, go to the WIZ cuz they got free trials there and give you all the details you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 i have AT&T, :) they are expensive..like $40/a month o_O but they usually have good specials.. like.. 4 months free if you sign up.. .. or somthing along those lines.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [COLOR=darkblue]Cable service around here is about 30-40 bucks a month...including installation...its good though 'cause you don't have to be close to the station like ADSL and its really an inexpensive form of broadband...but there is that myth that if the entire neighborhood's online...cable speed slows...is that true?[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RicoTranzrig [/i] [B][COLOR=darkblue]if the entire neighborhood's online...cable speed slows...is that true?[/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] only if they have cable connections also.. if they are on dial-up then you dont really need to worry about it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathKnight Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [color=crimson]I have Road Runner... runs bout 40$ a month... more or less....[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Dragon v2 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RicoTranzrig [/i] [B][COLOR=darkblue]there is that myth that if the entire neighborhood's online...cable speed slows...is that true?[/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] That is no myth. That's exactly true. It's actually a section of the neighborhood that you live in. I give about a square mile at least. If people in that square mile get cable, the entire section is slow. For example, if you want to d/l music or movies, the average rate is like er.......40 KB/sec. If everyone goes on at the same time, it will cut it to 10 KB sometimes even 5KBs. That's the only disadvantage to cable. Other than that, everything else is fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinata Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [COLOR=blue] Luckily I don't have to worry about that... I get free ethernet where I live......HAHAHAHAHA!!!!![/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kottonknot Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Rogers@Home...about $45/month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiroMunkie Posted November 28, 2001 Author Share Posted November 28, 2001 [SIZE=1]Hehe, it's kinda funny how you people are listing $30-$45 a month when I [i]did[/i] say cheap cable service, lol. The only person that has really given that kinda info would be IceDragon, but it's good to the disadvantages of what I could be getting into also. Though, I don't think people in my general vicinity can afford cable hook-up either, so if I ever [i]do[/i] get it, I should be just fine, lol :D Thanks for your help...[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 You can try aol, it's fast and cost $20/month Cable - $20 for the first 6 months, after that is $30 from where I lived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiroMunkie Posted November 28, 2001 Author Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Lotus [/i] [B]You can try aol, it's fast and cost $20/month[/B][/QUOTE][SIZE=1]*snickers* *bursts out laughing* :laugh: What do you think I'm trying to get away from!?!?!? AOL is the worst thing since Hitler!!! Well, not [i]as[/i] bad as Hitler, but you get the point. I really need to get away from this dern AOL, it's making me [i]very[/i] angry with it's slowness and lack of cooperation. AOL is horrible... *sigh* Ok, I think I'm better now...[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [COLOR=darkblue]Earthlink DSL is really good too...if not, they have a Dial-up or Satellite plan...either way, they're really secure and you can count on their service...[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by PiroMunkie [/i] [B][SIZE=1]*snickers* *bursts out laughing* :laugh: What do you think I'm trying to get away from!?!?!? AOL is the worst thing since Hitler!!! Well, not [i]as[/i] bad as Hitler, but you get the point. I really need to get away from this dern AOL, it's making me [i]very[/i] angry with it's slowness and lack of cooperation. AOL is horrible... *sigh* Ok, I think I'm better now...[/SIZE] [/B][/QUOTE] AOL is very good, I'm using it, it run very very fast. Earthlink is OK, sometimes it run very slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [COLOR=darkblue]Personally, I've had problems with AOL...sure it's incredibly easy to use...but since I'm under windows XP, it doesn't support AOL, nor do some of the demanding online apps...mainly multiplayer games.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee-enki Dama Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 The cable here is about £25, not to bad When you check a company, check the guarenteed sped you get. I get at least 5 times faster than 56k upto 10 times faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by PiroMunkie [/i] [B][SIZE=1]Okie dokie, this 56K modem(or dial-up in general) is getting on my nerves really quick, lol. I was wondering if anybody here knew of a cheap cable service or such so that I can put this computer to some actual use, cause let's face 56K is ok for small stuff but it is just plain useless on the larger perspective, lol. So any help you people could give me would be very helpful and I'd appreciate it very much. Thanks :)[/SIZE] [/B][/QUOTE] i konw exactly what you mean, mate................my 56k modem is supposed to go at maximum speed, but the highest speed mine has ever gone is 2k !! ...........it's totally crap................ *thinks to self* maybe it's because mine is a faxe modem, and an external modem too at that *gets confused* ...............owellp, anyways... go to WINet, they have good deals..........once i saw a cable modem, 10 magabytes a second, for $15 all up, and $12 a month for use...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Dragon v2 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by PiroMunkie [/i] [B][SIZE=1]Hehe, it's kinda funny how you people are listing $30-$45 a month when I [i]did[/i] say cheap cable service, lol. The only person that has really given that kinda info would be IceDragon, but it's good to the disadvantages of what I could be getting into also. Though, I don't think people in my general vicinity can afford cable hook-up either, so if I ever [i]do[/i] get it, I should be just fine, lol :D Thanks for your help...[/SIZE] [/B][/QUOTE] No problem. Just come to us if you need any more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posthumous Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 i have Comcast Cable.its like$9.99 a month.if u get it now its free untill 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mztik_Gohan10 [/i] [B]i have Comcast Cable.its like$9.99 a month.if u get it now its free untill 2002. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=blue]Where do you live? [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundamcat17 Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 i get 5k/sec regularly when i use this dail up box on the lan at work i get amazing speeds 1meg 1.5 meg a sec its really nice....... oh yeah [url]www.telocity.com[/url] thats who we use its a bit expensive but oh my god is it worth it. the area i live in has 3 forms of broadband...pacific bell dsl,cox digital cable,and good ol telocity... there are of course a couple of t1s in the area but i dare you to go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Matt Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 AOL IS EVIL. WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET IT! there is NO broadband serivce in my area. i could get earthlink satalite, but it's 600 bucks install and 70 a month. so, it's like a no. so i'm stuck with 56k for the rest of eternity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undying Angel Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 Pacificbell DSL. $50.00 a month I think... I'm not quite sure since I don't pay for it!:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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