I'm planning on switching to another ISP because my current one, TDS Telecom, has a 50GB bandwidth limit (hidden in the terms). Time Warner, the cable ISP in my area, just announced a trial of tiered pricing with bandwidth limits. Most of the local DSL providers only service users with AT&T as their telco (mine is TDS). I don't want wireless service from a local ISP or satellite because they're too slow and expensive. Do you have any suggestions? I live in Howards Grove (near Sheboygan), my service is 3 Mbps up and 512 Kbps down and it costs about $50/month. Most of time, I download the occasional Linux ISO (sometimes DVD images), browse the Web, and leave sshd running for remote access (allowed by my current ISP).
I don't know if they are anywhere near your area but I have Centurytel here in Baraboo. My only problem with them is that my connection goes out in the middle of the night on occasion. Also I think our 10 Mbps is cheaper than your 3 Mbps, but I'd have to check with my dad on that. It really depends on how rural it is around there.
Last edited by Goda; January 19th, 2008 at 07:52 AM.
My connection has been reliable, but I'm still annoyed at that bandwidth limit. Nearby Sheboygan has a lot more choices because they're serviced by AT&T.
Originally Posted by MethodOne My connection has been reliable, but I'm still annoyed at that bandwidth limit. Nearby Sheboygan has a lot more choices because they're serviced by AT&T. The Charter monopoly hasn't hit your neighborhood yet?
For the price of 45/month split between myself and my roommate, AT&T's 5MB service isn't that shabby...and as a former Charter customer, anything is better. I've heard good things about Verizon however.
Nominate Howards Grove for 1Gbps! http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi
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