[Tfug] ISP for Qwest DSL

[klsmith]

I think some do port blocking.... Use DakotaCom.Net they are open port :)


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Keith Smith
(520) 358-2138
http://www.AKScomputers.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon" <bigj@tfug.org>
To: <tfug@tfug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Tfug] ISP for Qwest DSL


> 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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