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Old 04-02-2008, 07:53 PM
 
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How is USI? That's the city's wireless internet, right?

Which is the best internet provider for speed, customer service and price?

I currently have ComCast but they make me pay for basic cable along with the internet and I don't even own a TV!
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Old 04-03-2008, 10:44 AM
 
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No thoughts on this?
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:03 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I have a cable system that is also for my internet and phone. I have heard some good things about netzero though.

I know that there are two versions available, HiSpeed 3G and Platinum, the HiSpeed option costs $14.95 per month and the Platinum costs $9.95 per month (some phone and live tech support charges may change the monthly cost). HiSpeed comes with some features that Platinum does not, such as pop-up blocker and AntiVirus protection.

I'm not very good with computers and I would suggest that you do not trust my opinion on this. But it is an opinion so I figured I would throw it out there
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:09 PM
 
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And your opinion is appreciated! Especially since I'm not getting much response on this thread.

I wouldn't need the anti-virus as I have an iMac. I have ComCast now and WOW are they spendy! I want a decent speed but not have to pay up the wazoo for it. I was wondering what the city of Minneapolis's wireless connection is like. I think it's called USI.
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:21 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Again, I'm not good with computers at all.

However, I found this article talking about USI.

Minneapolis expands wireless network - Minnesota Daily (http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2007/05/23/71858 - broken link)

I don't know how much it helps but it has some information about costs and such.
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:46 PM
 
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I certainly would appreciate cheaper internet service too. I don't live in any wireless area, however, and I find I really like the high speeds of cable internet.

Is there anything out there that comes close to it but doesn't cost so much?

(Sorry, Simple Living, I don't mean to derail your thread, I'm just hoping that more people will respond to this too.)
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Old 04-04-2008, 08:57 AM
 
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How is USI? That's the city's wireless internet, right?

Which is the best internet provider for speed, customer service and price?

I currently have ComCast but they make me pay for basic cable along with the internet and I don't even own a TV!
I have Comcast internet without any cable TV package.
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:11 AM
 
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I have Comcast internet without any cable TV package.
They told me that, since their internet service comes in on their cable line, I have to at least have the basic cable - even though I don't own a television! This is why I wanted to know if USI is worth having.
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:12 AM
 
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I certainly would appreciate cheaper internet service too. I don't live in any wireless area, however, and I find I really like the high speeds of cable internet.

Is there anything out there that comes close to it but doesn't cost so much?

(Sorry, Simple Living, I don't mean to derail your thread, I'm just hoping that more people will respond to this too.)
I'm not someone who screams "HIJACKER!" Hate your internet service? Vent here anytime!
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Old 04-04-2008, 03:25 PM
 
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They told me that, since their internet service comes in on their cable line, I have to at least have the basic cable - even though I don't own a television! This is why I wanted to know if USI is worth having.
I think somebody lied to you. You need to be in their cable service area, but you don't need to have a cable television plan.

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Do I need to have cable TV to get Comcast High-Speed Internet?

No. Although discounts may apply for customers who have both services, either service can be ordered without the other.

Do I need to have cable TV to get Comcast High-Speed Internet?
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