[Tfug] ISP for Qwest DSL

[Jon]

Double check the transition fee. I think it's has been waived for the
current promotion. Heck, I'll check the Corp site...

Ok, according to Qwest they have waived their "Host Change Charge" through
Sept 30, 2003 ($30 value). So it looks like it won't cost you that much to
change to another provider. That's the good news.

Now the bad news ;) Finding a good provider...I work for DakotaCom as
does Tyler. That said, give all local ISP's a call and look at their
website for current pricing/promotions. Ask lots of questions. Bare
minimum I would go with a local provider.

Us local providers tend to offer better support. How is that accomplished?
Magic...just kidding. Lower call volume for tech support personal
generally means a higher degree of eagerness to help the customer.


Here is a list of local providers:

www.dakotacom.net
www.ultrasw.com
www.theriver.com
www.gci-net.com
www.bblabs.com
www.opus1.com

There are probably more but my brain is in shutdown mode right now. Sorry
to the ones I forgot about. Hope this info helps. Ok, time to
sleeeeeeeeep...

Jon


On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Tyler Kilian wrote:

> As far as I know, there is a fee for switching ISPs, but it is $30.00 I
> believe.  I'm not really involved in DSL pricing at that level,
> however, so I can't confirm it.  You'll need to have an external DSL
> router in order to use Linux.  If you already have one, which I assume
> you do, you should be golden.
>
> As far as ISPs are concerned, I am a bit partial to my employer... ;)
>
> # Tyler Kilian, CCNP, SCSA
> # Technology Director, Dakota Communications
> # TKilian@DakotaCom.NET | 520.745.3900 x 100
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