Mediacon Internet is down nationwide

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OK, so I think I am moving to Pt. Washington area and after reading all of this I checked with Embarq to see about service- and they don't offer service in that area. Argh. Wireless crad might be my only way... I don't know if I can handle it if it's really slow though-

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I have had Alltel wireless for a couple of months now. They have a small USB device that works with laptop or desktop. $60/month plus taxes and fees. The service speed is up and down but no long periods with outages so far. They have a 15 day trial.

One downside is setting up a network. They have a wireless modem that you can insert a PC card into but the modem resets whenever signal drops so it resets all day. The technology is still too early for a reliable home network.

For more info check out alltel website and www.evdoforums.com and www.evdoinfo.com.

Speaking of Point Washington, In old Point Washington up 395 there is no cable or DSL service, if you can believe that! :roll:

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On a related note, here is an interesting article on using the aforementioned router to set up a network in disaster areas - http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1040_22-6044724.html

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...and while Alltel has the best coverage in the area, spots in Pt Washington are in and out, and when the clouds roll in, those shady areas go to zero.

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Dang- is there ANY hope?:bang:

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Dang- is there ANY hope?:bang:

Relax, go to the Alltel store and get a USB device and try it out for awhile, and stop beating your head against the brick wall. :lol:

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MAN, that's just how I feel this week. Today is my last day at work here
:cry: and I am just trying to get a few things set-up on that end before I get there... just a stressful-head-bangin time :blush:

I NEED FAST INTERNET!

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MAN, that's just how I feel this week. Today is my last day at work here
:cry: and I am just trying to get a few things set-up on that end before I get there... just a stressful-head-bangin time :blush:

I NEED FAST INTERNET!

Fast is where you are now, leave it there. Slow lives in Sowal. SloWal. ;-)

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Oh Kurt- this one's for you...


or this one...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9wLro824xPk

or this one...

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Fast is where you are now, leave it there. Slow lives in Sowal. SloWal. ;-)

:sleeping:

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Fast is where you are now, leave it there. Slow lives in Sowal. SloWal. ;-)

Yep, we are kinda relaxed here. So are our internet capabilities and the response of providers to do anything about it. But just go to the beach for a sunset, have a drink and hope its better when you get home. If not, dont worry, just remember everybody else is experiencing the same thing.
:chill:

Altell also has a usb that plugs into the computer and to your mobile phone that gets on line very quickly. It is a kit that you buy at Altell called a "connectivity" kit and you can sign up for a program or just use your allotted minutes. Works well in places with no service or hotels that charge high rates for connectivity.

Sowal Cable Company

Please...start a new cable company before MediaCom has another wire cut in Guatemala! Worst cable company I have ever experienced. But, we have the beach.... so we are still better off... some people have great cable, and watch a show about the beach when it's 20 below outside.
:chill: