@#$%*&^%$$#@@! Internet

Gary Blanchard

Gary Blanchard

beloved, local musician
When I moved out to West Brookfield, MA my only high-speed internet choice was (and, I found out today, still is) satelite internet. The service has been getting increasingly worse over time. Last night my modem was dead, not even a light showing it was getting power. This morning it was fine. I called Hughes.net and was told that there are some problems that will require a technician coming out for $125.00 (not sure if that is total or just for coming out). My other option is to upgrade my modem for a $49 installation fee (with a new dish) plus $199.00 for equiptment. This would also put me under a new warranty. It looks like it will cost me either way. I'm waiting for the wife to call me back so we can decide what to do. :mad:
 
weird, you would think their business model would be like printer companies or razor cos., they give you the printer/ razor and make their money on the ink/ razor blades.
 
Man, I thoght I lived in BFN but even my parents have DSL now (which I realize isn't exactly "highspeed" by today's standards) but it's better than dealing with that shit.

Do you have a job at home that required high speed or is it just a prefference?
 
I have several websites for business purposes that require work, and i have to upload/download stuff at times; dial-up just wouldn't work. I got spoiled when I had DSL in Maryland.

I checked today and there is still no DSL or cable coming to my house. :annoyed:
 
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