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Virgil (410 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 08:56 PM Original message |
Why is broadband so expensive? |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
1. I don't know but broadband is great. |
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Unforgiven (613 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 09:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Ditto! |
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pinkpops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. lack of competition |
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dweller (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
4. Because they can |
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Paragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
5. Assuming you get a second phone line for your internet... |
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cryofan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
6. Howard Dean is to blame! |
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TheWebHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. well it's cheap |
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creativelcro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 11:24 AM Response to Reply #7 |
23. DSL is $34.95 with Verizon (Boston). |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. I got a hell of a deal |
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arewethereyet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
9. Its more expensive than it really is of course |
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Brian_Expat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
10. Michael Powell's FCC |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
11. As far as cable broadband |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
12. Because it's new. |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
13. I Could Answer That, But I'd Have To Charge Ya, LOL !!! |
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mermaid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-03 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
14. Corporate Greed |
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SahaleArm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 12:06 AM Response to Original message |
15. Cost/Return - Wireless/Radio waves are cheaper than land lines |
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TexasPatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
16. as for DSL |
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SahaleArm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 12:53 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Wireless using radio waves to create mini-networks... |
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TexasPatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 01:03 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. one word |
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SahaleArm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 01:27 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. I suspect a cross breed approach is more appropriate... |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
20. Here's how I paid for broadband: |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
21. You get POTS for only $22??? |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-29-03 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
22. Is it? The ISP price point seems to be about $20/month. |
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