clueful home ISP recommendation?

Mon Jun 4 15:09:17 PDT 2007

I use Speakeasy for my DSL -- a 6M/1M ADSL.  I've been quite happy with it.
Their support has yet to blame my linux box for their problems which have
been few and far between over the last year and a half or so.

I know of one bad experience with Speakeasy.  Deep Thought (d.armory.com)
was down for a while as the result of a DDoS attack.  Their network admins
added a block -- which was reasonable -- but didn't take it down until a
few days later which was long after the attack had ceased.

In spcecdt's words: "I can no longer recommend Speakeasy for business class
24/7 internet service."

-Phil/CERisE

On Mon, Jun 04, 2007 at 02:57:55PM -0700, Bob Sutterfield wrote:
> I know this is a well-worn topic, but alas I no longer have access to
> those messages...
> 
> I need recommendations for a clueful home connectivity provider in
> 95070.  I'm not biased toward or away from cable or DSL or
> cans+string.  I care mostly about download speed, since upload will be
> used only for occasional skype video calls with Grandma.  I don't need
> mailboxes or web hosting, only connectivity.
> 
> Comcast (incumbent cable carrier) offers 6M/384K with nice promo
> pricing and possible bundling with TV service.  How's their history of
> reliability, responsiveness, service, etc. in this area?
> 
> What DSL providers should I check?  Which should I avoid?
> 
> Other recommendations and warnings are welcome.  Thanks!