clueful home ISP recommendation?

Mon Jun 4 17:51:44 PDT 2007

All DSL providers suck. Any company trying to provide a service to  
consumers on maybe a 15% margin is going to suck.

On Jun 4, 2007, at 2:57 PM, 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!