[kwlug disc.] Rogers ISP - cost competitive?

[Unsolicited]

Thanks.

Jon L wrote, On 6/15/2007 11:58 AM:
> 
> A couple of things come to mind when you said its a physical copper issue.
> 
> Have you tested you modem/speed test at the Demarcation Point in your
> residence? (It is the phone jack connected to the wires coming into your
> residence.)

Demarc -> modem -> router
       v- filter -> all phones in house.
(self-wired from raw incoming bell wires. Have tested with
filter/phones disconnected).

> I'm not saying this will solve your problem but its worth a try.

Given your comments ... <sigh> ... maybe I'll try dealing with Bell
one more (*&^(*&^*&^%*() aggravating time. Last time they were
supposed to come out but never did. I didn't pursue due to aggravation
levels.

> If you want to run a server Rogers is not the best option though, as
> mentioned by others.  They block SMTP and throttle Bi-torrent.

When you say block SMTP, googling says they're requiring authenticated
SMTP for outgoing e-mail. Do you mean they block incoming SMTP?

[I don't intend to run my own e-mail server here, see other threads,
but you never know / testing. I have no intention of using Roger's
e-mail.]

The only time I really notice the speed issue is large downloads, like
ISOs. The big irk is Bell upgraded the lines to 3Mbps 2 years ago,
taking my account along for the ride, but I've never been able to get
> 1Mbps due to line quality.

> I recommend this DSL ISP.

If I stay copper, I'm staying Golden. They've just been too good.
[Although their warning if you go over 10 GB monthly transfer they
just cut you off is irritating. Particularly since they say no warning
and provide no means of finding out how much you've used that month so
far.]

Thanks for your note - it led me to google and find
http://www.canadianisp.com/. [Didn't know Golden does cable, and don't
think they do in K-W.]