Considering Jumping

[Peter Parker]

Well, I’m glad you’ve had your fun. Do you remember much about your Internet access from 30ish years ago?

I remember I had to install a device on the copper lines in house to separate out the DSL and voice functions to improve the signal. I don’t remember the name of the Internet provider I used back then. But I remember they, and the company I went to after them, going under. Famous name, too. They dropped like flies.

And yes, there was some provided equipment to utilize the service.

I don’t think the term “streaming service” was even in use back then. So my use of the term may be inaccurate.

Was that possibly NorthPoint DSL?

 

[navychop]

I just can’t remember. And I’ve tried Googling. Just got things like CompuServe. I used that DSL provider to access CompuServe (& Netscape, IIRC).

 

[Peter Parker]

I just can’t remember. And I’ve tried Googling. Just got things like CompuServe. I used that DSL provider to access CompuServe (& Netscape, IIRC).

Cool. I was just curious. I had NorthPont and had a similar experience.

 

[Almighty1]

Was that possibly NorthPoint DSL?

NorthPoint, Covad and Rhythms Netconnections were Data DSL CLEC's but they didn't provide TV service from what I can recall. MSN (Microsoft Network) provided DSL using NorthPoint.

 

[Almighty1]

I just can’t remember. And I’ve tried Googling. Just got things like CompuServe. I used that DSL provider to access CompuServe (& Netscape, IIRC).

Could it be EarthLink or Windstream or Mindspring?

 

[navychop]

Don’t think so.

 

[John2021]

After just over a quarter of a century with DISH I am considering leaving due to what I see as an increasingly unstable business environment.

Am I jumping the gun?

Should I go to cable (Cox), FIOS or perhaps a streaming service? Which streaming service?

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i read stories about cox CSR'S there over seas and there over paid seat warmers!!! you don't want direct as that's a nightmare to deal with trust me. you'll want to put your fist through the phone and rip there throats out if you don't go bald first from pulling your hair out . the grass isn't always greener on the other side. cable and sat are failing big time to things like fiber and 5G. there both dated tech time for new tech!!!! i don't think you would be better off switching. and then there might be a contract involved.

 

[Almighty1]

i read stories about cox CSR'S there over seas and there over paid seat warmers!!! you don't want direct as that's a nightmare to deal with trust me. you'll want to put your fist through the phone and rip there throats out if you don't go bald first from pulling your hair out . the grass isn't always greener on the other side. cable and sat are failing big time to things like fiber and 5G. there both dated tech time for new tech!!!! i don't think you would be better off switching. and then there might be a contract involved.

If all else fails with any company, just email the executive team or executive customer service if it even becomes a hassle at any level.