Local alternatives for ISP/wireless

[leafshimmer.livejournal.com]

Dear Square,

I just bit the bullet and got a MacBook, and want to set up wireless in my apt. I was going to get it via the same Evil Empire through whom I have my cell service, but my initial attempt to do so got snarled in bad phone menus and bureaucratic kabuki.

I'm wondering if there are any good local alternatives out there anyone would recommend?

Comments

Re: RCN works fine for me

[cedarst.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Very helpful info. I have Comcast's 6-month promo rate and wanted to switch to RCN's promo rate after that but had qualms about their service from stories from a few grad school friends. Might just go for it now then!

Re: RCN works fine for me

[cold-type.livejournal.com]

I've found both RCN and Comcast relatively reliable and faster than Verizon DSL. I got about 18MB on Comcast and currently get 10MB with RCN. But RCN is cheaper.

I had good luck with Verizon FIOS when I lived in the burbs, but FIOS is not available in either Cambridge or Somerville -- and not likely to be offered anytime soon.

Re: RCN works fine for me

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

Yep. Not sure why Verizon does not get FIOS here ASAP. There are a lot of high-tech customers who would get it... Unless the competition has a better product already in place.