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11-05-2009, 08:33 AM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Best Internet Service
Hi, I'm new to the Charlotte area. I'm looking for absolutely reliable high speed internet service. I've tried time warner cable and have had 5 repair men out but still don't have reliable high speed. I'm also looking for a good reliable phone which could be wireless (preferable) or land-line. We are a couple who will probably not watch television or use more than 500 minutes a month on a phone. Can someone recommend the best option for us for the internet and phone package?
Thanks,
Scott
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11-05-2009, 08:37 AM
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Save the Republic
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CLT native
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Hands down AT&T U-Verse if available in your area.
Crystal clear TVoIP (HDTV over IP), whole house DVR, up to 18Mbps down data, 1.5 Mbps up.
I'll never, ever go back to Time Warner Cable...EVER
Last edited by mullman; 11-05-2009 at 08:58 AM..
Reason: Edited to add another EVER
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11-05-2009, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Matthews, NC
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As far as I know you only have 3 choices in this area:
1. TWC, which is available everywhere
2. Windstream DSL, I belive available everywhere but IMO fast DSL is slower than a slow cable connection
3. AT&T U-Verse, which is available in limited areas
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11-05-2009, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Concord, NC
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I have been happy with Windstream the 3 weeks that I have been using it. I liked that the upload potential is higher than with TWC. Sadly, I dont have access to U-verse where I like in Concord.
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11-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I love my AT&T. I ordered it online and it was easy to install myself. I have never had any issues.
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11-05-2009, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Right outside of Charlotte Uptown
240 posts, read 188,926 times
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Check out CLEAR from Clearwire. Wirelesee home internet. 6-10MB down and 1MB up for $45/mo. It's a brand new 4G WiMAX service.
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11-05-2009, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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I second redlikemethodz....CLEAR from clearwire. If you are in their area they provide a great service for a great price. If you are inerested PM me because I do have a sales rep you can contact.
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11-06-2009, 10:02 PM
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Member
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: University City
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I also recommend CLEAR service as well. I use it now and I only pay $30 a month and it's actually just as fast, if not faster, than Road Runner. Plus you can take the modem with you if you travel throughout North Carolina or Atlanta area! www.clear.com |
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11-09-2009, 06:27 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
171 posts, read 67,736 times
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your internet connection can be lost when you computer goes on standby, or hibernation, and the network card stays inactive, or even your router or modem can become dormant. number of repairmen is not good representation of the reliability of the data connection coming into your home.
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11-09-2009, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: May 2009
1,835 posts, read 498,774 times
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Fastest residential internet in the area seems to be the 20M/2M service offered by MI-Connection. Unfortunately if you don't live in Cornelius, Davidson or Mooresville, you can't get it as these are the only areas with the wiring for it.
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