Out of the Blue

I was very dubious about Xfinity as a provider after moving, but things have gone pretty well so far (knock wood). In fact, I got a present from them this morning, as I was informed that my download speed was bumped by 50% to 300 Mbps and my upload speed is doubled to 10 Mbps in a free upgrade. Ever the nerd, I am quite pleased about this, even though I know the difference will rarely be evident. But I think those of use who lived through accessing the internet using dial-up and modems will always be extra obsessed with high-speed access. I don't think someone who grew up with broadband can ever appreciate that. Sort of the way my grandparents were obsessed with stocking canned food after living through the depression. But you know, just a trifle less dramatic.

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Re: OotB: The need for speed
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I think Xfinity (Comcast) has started to be a little more supportive of their customers now that everyone is dropping cable. I've submitted 3 different BBB issues against them blatantly ripping me off, but of course, the BBB was totally useless. Out of all the companies I've had to deal with over the years, Xfinity has to be the worst. Their dominant control of the wires going to your house is worse than a monopoly. For the past 20 years, my town has no other option when it comes to cable or Internet. You have no choice but to go with Xfinity (I'm sure the city officials get a nice chunks of $$ for that kind of deal). I'll be moving in the next few years and this time I'm going to choose a location that has some competition. Geeze

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