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Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

DomainDiva — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:01:47 GMT

Contact your local Best Buy and get in tough with the best Buy for Business Rep. They own a company called SpeakEasy that provides, VOIP and internet. BBFB will also do all of the work and get you going. You are being scammed.

We had a line cut by a cable repairman one time, needless to say, Time Waner fixed it for FREE.

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

getvos.com — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:59:40 GMT

Check out D-Link 3G Mobile Router like model DIR-450 or newer. Pop in a Verizon Wireless (or similar) Internet PC card, connect up to 4 network patch cables for wired 10/100Mb connections and more wireless devices. Should be much better performance than a tethered BlackBerry- and you can connect multiple devices to the Internet plus have a fast local network.

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

Celina — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:04:47 GMT

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Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

massagefever — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:43:59 GMT

Well the renters are renting from me and she has no desire to touch a computer.

I did hower look at the laws on our State books. They state that cable lines can be run from phone lines or electricity lines, which would be easier and more cost effective than digging up a major highway and holding up traffic. I emailed to ask about this option, just to see what they say b/c they were telling me it had to be done the other way b/c of new regulations. I can't find those.

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

Prophet — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:20:32 GMT

I should of added you should check with other renters in the building and see if they would share in the expense to have the line brought to the building...

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

Prophet — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:34:09 GMT

Get an Iphone .... by july you'll be able to upload pic's or a Windows 6 phone I have one of each ... That should allow you the access you need ..
As far as they being able to charge, I'm no attorney however that was the norm for cable companies for years we've only seen that change in the last year mainly because of AT&T's efforts to wiring the state with ADSL which posses a huge threat to the cable companies.

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

massagefever — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:59:54 GMT

I am in SC and I am just wondering if I should persue talking to an agency, attorney, someone. Sattelite also not an option because my office is surrounded my huge, old trees that I know the landlord would not agree to cutting down and I wouldn't want to. The USB modems through my cell company I have looked at but it basically comes out to be the same as tethering to my phone. I am definately not signing this contract or paying the $2600, just trying to figure out if they can do that and if not, get my service. My clients book appts online and I get emails from them all through the day. I also contact vendors and place orders. All I would rather not have to do at home since I have homework to do there. I could survive but my business would run more efficiently with internet and make my life easier. Plus, my school is online and if I have down time, I can do some of that work from the office as well.

Is it worth filing a complaint just to see if anything comes of it?

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

Prophet — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:41:37 GMT

Where are you ?

In Michigan because of competition and AT&T wiring the state with ADSL which eliminates distance problems, our cable companies who use to charge businesses like yours similar fee's for running cable, no longer do.

I would first check with other providers when upgrades might be completed, I would also consider using satilite internet as a bridge until better and more cost effective services are available.

The suggestion of looking into wireless is another great option however do to advertising limitations by law these companies can be very hard to locate. G3 networks will not be cost effective if available simply because their is bandwidth limitations.

Last year I had a client who was told by their provider that it would $2,500.00 to bring the wire to their building, six months later they got it for free..... Times are changing I wouldn't sign any long term contract useless your business can not run without it...

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

massagefever — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:33:37 GMT

I have never heard of either of those but will definately look into them.

It just seems like with regulations that cable tv providers have on them, this couldn't be legal.

Re: Obtaining new internet services, being ripped off

BizSavings — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:29:09 GMT

Hello messagefever,

There may be several options that depend on the state where your business is located. Have you tried Hughed Net? Good Luck!!!