🚀 go-pugleaf

In article <01be3fe6$e2d23ed0$0765af9d@richb-101>,
Homebuilt LAN <faq@homebuilt-lan.com> wrote:
>ConnectNet: $25/$40/$60/$90/(Platinum plus not quoted)
>- Absolutely no inbound connections of any kind are allowed. This is not a
>misquote. I asked several probing questions about this. The sales rep
>stated they have placed packet filters on their routers to reject all
>inbound connections. Not even FTP will work on this service according to
>their sales rep.

  Should be renamed NoConnectNet

>CyberRamp: $24/$34/$54/$84/(Platinum plus not quoted)
>- 1 static IP included
>- Annual pre-pay discounts are available
>- 8 IP subnet (5 usable) adds $29/mo

  This is what I'm using (w/ Bronze)  I get pretty consistent 20-25 Kbytes/s
  transfers (quake pings in the 60-90 range)

>
>One final comment. With a CIR of only 10kbps, the Bronze service level is
>too low to be a real product. IMHO this should be dropped from their price
>list completely. Even the Silver plan is marginal as it will give about the
>same throughput as a 56kbps dial-up modem but at twice the cost (assuming
>$30/mo telco and $20/mo ISP). The DSL connection will be far more stable
>than dial-up. However, is it worth the cost?

  I'll get back to you when this actually becomes a problem.
  Right now, I'll enjoy my cheap, fast internet access.  i.e.
  I've never seen access that slow on my bronze line.

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