Cable vs. DSL

[valis2]

One other thing.

My apartment building has always provided free cable. I pay for the cable modem, but I get Comcast basic cable for free.

No longer. They're switching to Broadstar. And they've decided not to offer basic cable for free any longer.

I know nothing about this company. I have to turn in my modem on Thursday, which is the same day that the Broadstar rep will be talking to the people in my building. My worry is that I won't be able to get a cable modem for a week--and I have lots of eBay stuff to do, so this is baaaaaad.

My choices:

*cable modem and basic cable from Broadstar (probably the most expensive solution)

*cable modem, no basic cable

*DSL from AT&T, basic cable from Broadstar

*DSL, no basic cable (cheapest)

I only have a year to go here, but I do enjoy me some basic cable, especially when I'm working. I'm trying to decide what to do. Anyone have any thoughts on Broadstar as a company? I'd be most appreciative to hear them.

Comments

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

Is there any way you can go to a friend's house or the library and use their internet? These companies like to take their time, and at least this way you could take care of the people paying tonight and tomorrow.

Um, otherwise I have no help as we don't have Broadstar. I have had DSL and cable internet, but I don't remember having much trouble with either most of the time.

[(Anonymous)]

I can be available sometime if you need a 'net fix. -sm.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey, thanks. I might take you up on that!