At 12:51 PM 10/15/2002 +0000, you wrote:
members that have it. One gets pretty consistent 750Mbs and the other
1800Mbs (wow!) Don't know how different the business service is.
Be sure to ask questions about usage policies. With the residential
service they are often MAJOR JERKS about what you're allowed to hook up and
use. eg: one PC only, NO NAT routers, no wireless to your neighbor's
house, no servers (including some multi player games that open a port, and
personal web or ftp servers), no operating systems not on their approved
list, etc. I imagine the business service allows more freedom, but check
first!
On the other hand, local telcos offering DSL usually don't care what you do
with it -- as it should be IMO. They sell you a pipe and bandwidth to use
as you wish. My home DSL from BellSouth has been reliable for 6 months and
gets 1550Mbs.
If DSL was available, I'd go for that. But if cable is the only option
(other than expensive T1) try it out!
-Wayne Cox
Twenty Three -- Information Technology Consulting
828-685-2338
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>Is anyone using Roadrunner Business Class? I have heard mixed reviews andI've heard good things about the residential service from two family
>would value anyone's input. We are going to setup a VPN and need to
>upgrade from our ISDN line. DSL is not available to our location.
members that have it. One gets pretty consistent 750Mbs and the other
1800Mbs (wow!) Don't know how different the business service is.
Be sure to ask questions about usage policies. With the residential
service they are often MAJOR JERKS about what you're allowed to hook up and
use. eg: one PC only, NO NAT routers, no wireless to your neighbor's
house, no servers (including some multi player games that open a port, and
personal web or ftp servers), no operating systems not on their approved
list, etc. I imagine the business service allows more freedom, but check
first!
On the other hand, local telcos offering DSL usually don't care what you do
with it -- as it should be IMO. They sell you a pipe and bandwidth to use
as you wish. My home DSL from BellSouth has been reliable for 6 months and
gets 1550Mbs.
If DSL was available, I'd go for that. But if cable is the only option
(other than expensive T1) try it out!
-Wayne Cox
Twenty Three -- Information Technology Consulting
828-685-2338
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