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Broadband Access Without the Pork?
An anonymous reader writes "Like many consumers nowadays, I find more of my time spent on the internet and various wireless devices (e.g. mobile phone). This has gotten to the point where I basically do not use a landline or cable television anymore, and they are essentially pork on my broadband bill, which further subjects the consumer to all sorts of clandestine fees that aren't disclosed until the first bill arrives and add a non-trivial sum (in my case, nearly 100%) to the monthly rate. However, it seems that all broadband access providers have this stipulation, that an internet customer must first have a basic phone or cable TV service in order to sign on for the internet service. Are there any ISPs that can get around this and still deliver broadband internet service at a competitive rate?"
> I think it's safe to assume he's in the US, considering that he's a fat,
> retarded cunt who doesn't even understand the concept of other countries.
> Has he visited one? LOL!
FTFU.
Hey .. you with the low 5 digit ID.
Really you should know better.
There is NO SUCH THING AS A T1 LINE. t1 is the BOX ON THE WALL. which provides you with "Digital service level 1" or DS1.
Also , unless you happen to use a facility based provider , you ALWAYS buy the line ( local loop ) from the telco.
Also , remember , a "t1" as you call is is just a point to point connection. You still need someone to provide the access ( or routes for thoese of you with bgp clue )
Fucking idiot.