SOCIAL: ISP recommendations?

[judy b.]

I heartily second Speakeasy. I have DSL and I LOVE the VoIP phone - 
clear sound, cheaper than PacSBCAT*&^$# Bell and free long distance to 
a bunch of countries.

The customer service is fantastic, which is worth a lot.

Cheers,
jb.

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On Feb 10, 2006, at 12:56 PM, Amandeep Jawa wrote:

> This reply is for Doug - but it might be useful for other out there:
>
> Doug -
>
> I'm not sure, but I'm guessing you actually want 2 things*:
>
> 1) You want an ISP to provide you internet access to your home.
>
> 2) you want that access to be wireless.
>
> 1) is easy - go with the replies you have gotten (I use Speakeasy) or
> Adrian seems to use PacBell with no complaints........ Don't bother
> with dialup - you want a broadband connection which either means DSL
> or cable modem.  I like DSL - but  some people use cable modems.
>
> 2) is a separate issue.  Once you have an broadband connection you
> just need to plug that into a wireless base station & set it up.  If
> your Mac has an Airport card (I don't recall) it will be able to use
> the connection wirelessly.  I recommend the http://www.apple.com/
> airportexpress/ & I can get you some small discount on one.
>
> 'deep
>
>
>
> 'deep
>
> *If that is not what you want then maybe you want some sort of
> general "wherever I am in the world" wireless internet connectivity -
> which is semi-possible but a whole different can of worms & expensive.
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2006, at 12:12 PM, Doug Herbek wrote:
>
>> Hey,
>> Can anyone recommend an Internet service provider?
>> The main thing I want is to be able to connect wirelessly.
>> Thanks,
>> Doug
>>
>>
>>
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