[ale] [OT] Questions for cable guys

[James Sumners]

One thing you might interested in is http://tinyurl.com/26zsep . The
FCC put a stop to exclusive cable contracts and apartment buildings.
Maybe it applies to condos?

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Sean <drifter at oppositelock.org> wrote:
> The condo where we live has a contract with Comcast (expires in
> May). Contract provides a bulk rate for one level up from "basic"
> cable. Service has been terrible for years.
> AT&T has just installed a fiber box at the entrance to the condo
> and is hustling for business (TV bundled with phone and Internet.)
>
> Reps for both firms will be at the condo board meeting Monday
> night to pitch for business.
>
> My understanding from talking with a few partially informed AT&T
> reps is that phone service will continue to come into the house via
> POTS copper and that the TV is not just a rebadged Satellite TV.
> i.e. no VOIP yet.
>
> Currently I get internet service through Speakeasy and am willing to
> pay extra for the excellent tech service and dedicated IP address
> (no pppoe) while living with only 1.5 down.
>
> So, what technical questions should I throw at the two sales reps?
> :)
>
> Obviously I and other condo owners need to know how, exactly,
> internet service will come into the house. On fiber or copper?
>
> And I want to know how much a dedicated IP address is going to
> cost me.  But what other technical questions should I try to get
> answered in front of the condo board?
>
> Advice is welcome.
>
> Sean


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