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$49 per month avg ($45 to $58)

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Review by bear73 See Profile
UPDATED: 1.3 years ago
member for 8.4 years, 1778 visits, last login: 8 days ago


Grand Forks Afb,Grand Forks,ND
$75 per month
about 15 days
"bundle package of Cable TV and Broadband"
"$75!!!! Quest DSL is only $25 around here"
"it works and it's 2.5M down 256 up"
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    Don't believe the "Fat 10MB Broadband pipe" hype.... reality is it's as fast as DSL...
    If I could keep my email address (like if I had my own domain or POP server) then I'd change providers...
    Latency is high, and throughput is typically around 4M or lower. Frequently its more around 2Mb. Additionally, there are frequent disconnects when streaming, like with a NETFLICKS instant view. I have tshot numerous times and the reply from techs is always "...see nothing wrong, just reboot teh modem..."

    And then there is the price increases that seem to hit every 3-4 months...

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    rsolo57

    join:2002-02-23
    Rapid City, SD

    Your assesment needs fixing...

    Your paying $100 a month for cable, data, and phone. That's amazing! The 8mbps is now 10mbps and is the max downstream rating. Far as I'm concerned your ratting blows.... Midco is a very reliable provider.

    permalink · 2007-08-11 01:06:52 · Reply to this

    bear73
    Metnav... Fly The Unfriendly Skies
    Premium
    join:2001-06-09
    Grand Forks Afb, ND
    ·Midcontinent Commu..

    Midco may be [chuckle] reliable, but ...

    the service I have had over the last year has been up 99% of the time, but I frequently have to reboot hte modem. The other thing I dislike about Midco's billing is their lack of transparency. Ask them how much each portion of the bill is, and they give you a run-around.
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    permalink · 2008-07-21 17:42:38 · Reply to this

    yuduyl
    Premium
    join:2006-02-26
    Cando, ND
    ·Midcontinent Commu..

    I get good speeds, but depends on the server...

    I get really good speeds going to Chicago, IL and Fort Worth, TX I even get good speed to LA.
    Which speed tests are you running?
    »/speedtest?flash=1




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    permalink · 2008-07-24 09:17:53 · Print · Reply to this

    bear73
    Metnav... Fly The Unfriendly Skies
    Premium
    join:2001-06-09
    Grand Forks Afb, ND
    ·Midcontinent Commu..

    Re: I get good speeds, but depends on the server...

    I test out to all of them and take the fastest. I test ofer a wide range of times also. I get MAX speeds ranging 8Mb-1.2Mb and its more frequently at the 2-3Mb speed during most daytime hours. The 8Mb speed was measured at 3AM local time.
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    If ya gotta go, Go with a SMILE!
    »www.thereligionofpeace.com/
    permalink · 2008-08-02 20:06:03 · Reply to this
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