[TriLUG] thinking about RR Biz again.

[mstewart at nc.rr.com]

It really sucks.  I am sick of RR and wanted to get something else.  No DSL service is available.  RR has the monopoly in the area.

----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Brown <gregbrown at mindspring.com>
Date: Monday, February 7, 2005 12:33 pm
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] thinking about RR Biz again.

> Last I checked I was unable to get DSL of any kind so, as far as I 
> know, my only options are business class RR.. and... er, that's 
> about 
> it I think.  I don't think Hughes has a static IP option for 
> satellite.
> Greg
> 
> On Feb 6, 2005, at 9:18 PM, Aaron S. Joyner wrote:
> 
> > gregbrown at mindspring.com wrote:
> >
> >> I think it's time I made the great leap from "regular" RR to 
> business 
> >> class.  Over the years the business class offerings have 
> changed 
> >> quite a bit and I am looking for feedback regarding which kind 
> of 
> >> business class service to order.  My requirements are:
> >>
> >> 1. at least one static IP Address
> >> 2. ability to host my own complete network (DNS, web, mail, 
> etc) from 
> >> my house
> >>
> > Disclaimer: I no longer work for Intrex.net (1), my opinions are 
> now 
> > in no way colored by a paycheck, and I can safely say that they 
> have 
> > not changed.  :)
> >
> > I don't know if you're in the BellSouth DSL phone district, but 
> if you 
> > are, I'd strongly suggest considering Intrex DSL over RR 
> Business 
> > Class.  You can get 3Mx384k DSL with equally good (if not 
> better) 
> > service, 5 static IPs (one static, and then a /29), all for 
> $54.99 / 
> > month.  If it's for a non-TriLUG related business, and you want 
> to pay 
> > the retail cost, it's still only $84.99.  As for the contract, 
> there 
> > is also a 1yr contract, but canceling early doesn't involve 
> paying the 
> > remaining balance, or anything close to $700.  The worst it 
> would be 
> > is $100, possibly less, depending on type of service and 
> extenuating 
> > factors.
> >
> > Of course, if you're not in the service area, then that's a 
> whole 
> > different ball of wax.  But it never hurts to mention it.  :)
> >
> > Aaron S. Joyner
> >
> > 1. For the benefit of those who haven't heard, and might be 
> curious - 
> > I left Intrex.net on good terms, and have since taken a position 
> with 
> > a different company.
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