At 05:16 PM 10/19/98 -0700, Mark Bixby wrote:
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>>
>> The "Other" Mark writes:
>>
>> >I'm looking into upgrading my home connectivity to ISDN 128K.  What
models of
>> >ISDN modems are people out there using?
>>
>> You might want to check to see if DSL is available in your area. If so, it
>> may prove to be a more cost effective (and superior) solution. Failing
that,
>> check cable modems before ISDN. The biggest problem you may run into with
>> ISDN is that it is a measured service.
>
>Alas, here in Fountain Valley CA, Time Warner doesn't yet offer cable modems,
>nor does GTE yet offer DSL.  :-(

A couple of years ago our local cable company changed-out all the coax for
fibre.  They now offer cable modems and direct connections at $50/month,
unlimited usage.  Its advertised at > 1MB speeds.  While I haven't bitten
yet, a friend has and from what I've seen, it really flies!  Clearly a lot
less expansive than the cost of ISDN or your own T1/fractional T1!



/jf
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