edz
join:2006-05-24
New York, NY
| next best alternative in Manhattan?
Hello,
I am moving to Manhattan (2nd ave and 45th street) and I unfortunately FIOS is not an option for the moment.
I don't know any of the US cable / dsl companies and was wondering what is the next best alternative to FIOS in Manhattan?
I know cable in Canada is the fastest / most reliable, but dunno if RCN/Comcast/RoadRunner/etc. are any good.
Sorry if this isn't the best forum to post to (what would it be?) |
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iSkylla
@verizon.net | I live in NJ, before switching to Fios I had comcast. I actually didn't have any BT throttling like most people but the upload speed or lack thereof was annoying to me. I would recommend either comcast or RR (I've heard it's good) |
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sashwa
Pixie Cat Crunches and Folds
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join:2001-01-29
Alcatraz
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Let's get you moved over to our New York Forum.  |
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NY Tel
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join:2004-04-09
Smithtown, NY
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July 6th, @04:15PM
| reply to edz
I have an apartment in Manhattan and also have no FiOS.
Used to have Time Warner for Internet (still do for TV) but for Internet - DSL works just fine at 3 X 768.
Most buildings in Manhattan are very close to the central office and therefore get a really good transmit and receive rate.
I definitely feel my DSL is far better than my TWC connection was, and it never goes down.
At 45th street and second avenue, you are 5 blocks from the central office at 1095 6th avenue and about 10 blocks from the 36th street office on the east side. You will get the max DSL speed at your apartmnt with no problems.
IMHO, I like to split the carriers because when my Time Warner Cable would go out, I would lose everything. Now I have diversity. |
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Stacy
FotoDogue
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join:2001-11-02
New York, NY
 ·RoadRunner Cable
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| reply to iSkylla
said by iSkylla :
I live in NJ, before switching to Fios I had comcast. I actually didn't have any BT throttling like most people but the upload speed or lack thereof was annoying to me. I would recommend either comcast or RR (I've heard it's good)
Comcast might be in interesting choice except that it's not available in Manhattan.  |
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edz
join:2006-05-24
New York, NY
| said by Stacy  :Comcast might be in interesting choice except that it's not available in Manhattan. Fair point. Apparently RCN is (first time I ever heard about that company!)
I'm leaning towards RR + Time Warner's DTValue package, a bit expensive ($100), but 10mbps and decent cable package.
Only dissapointed you need to rent the set-top boxes (need 2) and the upload is less than 1mbps. |
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KCrimson
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join:2001-02-25
Brooklyn, NY | reply to NY Tel
Is Cablevision still available in Stuyvesant Town? Is that the only area its available? Optimum Online is probably faster than the Canadian cable that she's used to.
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Stacy
FotoDogue
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join:2001-11-02
New York, NY
·RoadRunner Cable
·Speakeasy
| reply to edz
Far as I know, Time Warner is the only cable company widely available in Manhattan. RCN is only available in a limited number of buildings. According to the Cablevision website, Cablevision isn't available in 10009. (Stuytown) Actually, I don't think Cablevision/Optimum is available in Manhattan at all. |
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Stacy
FotoDogue
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join:2001-11-02
New York, NY | reply to edz
It's fast enough.
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edz
join:2006-05-24
New York, NY
| said by Stacy :It's fast enough. only 480kb/s upload?
Are there any bandwidth limit? |
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PCInTech
Onward, toward greatness.
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join:2004-06-07
Massena, NY
clubs: | Wow... RR only still has 512 upload in Manhattan? We've got 1M upload here in the North Country of NYS. |
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PhoenixDown
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Fresh Meadows, NY
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Are there any bandwidth limit?
Not yet... rumors are flying that TWC will impost caps in certain markets. Probably not NYC due to competition but well see... |
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edz
join:2006-05-24
New York, NY
| said by PhoenixDown :Are there any bandwidth limit? Not yet... rumors are flying that TWC will impost caps in certain markets. Probably not NYC due to competition but well see... any sort of "acceptable use TOS" or I can download >200GB and upload >100GB per month? |
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Julio
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Brooklyn, NY
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said by PhoenixDown :Are there any bandwidth limit? Not yet... rumors are flying that TWC will impost caps in certain markets. Probably not NYC due to competition but well see... What Competition?
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Stacy
FotoDogue
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New York, NY
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July 6th, @11:34PM
| reply to PCInTech
said by PCInTech :Wow... RR only still has 512 upload in Manhattan? We've got 1M upload here in the North Country of NYS. That's basic service in 10012. Other areas, like Astoria, seem to have been upgraded to higher speeds. |
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