Internet service providers

[cforst513]

(mods, this is aviation-related b/c i will be in flight-training and i need the internet to access this website!)

i'm moving down to the Daytona area soon, and I will need to get an internet service provider. what do you guys use, and typically how much is it per month? Is DSL really that much better than dial-up? i have cable now at home with my parents through time-warner cable, and we had a T1 line at school, but i have a feeling those are going to be a bit out of my budget. any hlep would be much appreciated.

 

[atrdriver]

Yes, DSL is THAT much better than dial up. It's almost a life changing experience. Once you have DSL you will HATE to hook up via dial up in a hotel to check your e-mail. Cable is good too, and often cheaper than DSL if you use the cable TV.

 

[Milkdud99]

Hey,

i live in the daytona beach area, and Brighthouse cable offers a good deal. it is $55 for cable internet and $45 for tv. BUT if you combine those 2, they have a $105 digital/HD combo which gives over 200 channels, and 15 HD channels. They have easy bill pay options too

 

[cforst513]

hmmm, $105 might be a bit steep. i might just have basic cable and get earthlink DSL or something. for the brighthouse cable deal, do you HAVE to get digital/HD cable or can i get a more basic cable w/ internet for cheaper than $105?

 

[Flechas]

I get mine wireless here from someone else in my apartment complex, when I was in Daytona I had Brighthouse, the cheapest they had with the cable.

 

[cforst513]

flechas, do you have an agreement with this person in your apartment complext or are you.... borrowing his bandwith without his permission?

also, do you remember if you paid less than $105 for the brighthouse?

 

[Metro752]

You are using DIAL UP? Man, I got cable at 5mb/s about 9 months ago........nuff said.

 

[Flechas]

No agreement, he doesn't have a secure conection, which means I'm more than welcome to use it.

It was 105 if I wanted the cool channels, HBO, CMAX, SHTM, but if you only wanted basic cable it was less. Also I had two roomates in my house, which I highly recomend you do, but make sure you get along.

 

[cforst513]

yeah, roommates will come at a later date, when i actually meet people. i'm gonna try to get a 1 room apt. on a 6 month lease, then hopefully i'll have met people and can move it with them. i'm a bit anxious to have to start over again.

 

[Milkdud99]

You can just get basic cable, i just thought the HD/Digital package was a good deal.

 

[Flechas]

Milkdude, id that 522F?

 

[Milkdud99]

Milkdude, id that 522F?

what u mean???

 

[Flechas]

That plane in your avatar

 

[Milkdud99]

Oh LOL found it for sale on ebay a year ago, and found it funny!

 

[Flechas]

hahah ok, just look like a plane I used to fly in DAB!