RCN vs Comcast

[mrwrench.livejournal.com]

Hi all. Long-time listener, first-time caller.

I am moving to Davis Sq next month and am in the process of setting up my utilities.

Wondering if anyone has any insight into RCN vs Comcast for phone/cable/internet.

I saw some scattered posts on this topic in the archive, but none too recently.

Any help would be appreciated.

Comments

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

I've had Comcast in the past, and now have RCN.

For the Internet connection, RCN is far superior. For the cable television, not so much, but this may be a function more of the digital cable box they installed being silly. (it takes a measurable and infuriating two to three seconds for it to register each button press on the remote)

[inahandbasket]

This is exactly what I've concluded from lots of intarweb research. Far better for internets, the TV's not quite as slick.

Currently Comcast in Cambridge (nicely alliterative!) but we're moving to Somerville and RCN in about a month after much research.

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

I hardly ever watch television, but the girlfriend insisted, and the package deal was nice. So I'll let her worry about the remote.