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Posted by Cliff on from the volatile-markets dept.

Mud Husky asks: " I've held out getting high speed access because Comcast had been the only option in my area. Now, Knology is about to start offering cable internet access in my area. Comcast has been the subjects of many Slashdot stories like this and this and so on... I'd like to know if Slashdot users would be willing to share their experiences with Knology (good and bad) and other smaller ISPs. "

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  1. As a Comcast customer... by PoiBoy · · Score: 2, Insightful

    The ISP can be no worse than Comcast. Between the web tracking fiasco of a few weeks ago and the absolutely terrible speed of the new network they have constructed, I would be willing to switch to any other broadband service available and take my chances. If I weren't planning to move in a few months, I would make the switch in a heartbeat.

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  2. Re:Google Groups by psychosis · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I don't have any experience with Knology (or any other cable provider, for that matter), but in shopping for DSL service in DC, I've found that the folks who have bad experiences are a lot more likely to share their stories with the world than those who have great ones. I'm a perfect example - although I have had nothing but GREAT service from my provider (toad.net), I haven't gotten off my ass to post the rave reviews they deserve on sites like dslreports or whatnot. (Except, of course, noting that they kick ass several times here on slashdot!)