[clug-talk] ISP and Cellular service

[Gustin Johnson]

On 10-05-03 11:51 AM, simon at mungewell.org wrote:
> 
>> ISP Service:  Need network connectivity at home, broadband is a must.
> 
> Shaw have pretty good/fast cable service, Telus do DSL. Some of the CLUG
> use Rogers Wireless internet and seem happy with that.
> 
No one can beat Shaw for performance.  I also have a Rogers portable
(not a rocket stick but a WiMax service) for when I am out and about.
The Rogers portable is 2mbit down and 256 kbit up.  Pretty painful
considering that I actually get the advertised 15 Mbit down 1mbit up at
home with Shaw.

I have not actually used a DSL service that I was happy with since
Cadvision was bought by Telus.  You never get anywhere close to the
7mbit advertised speeds.
>>
>> Cellular service:  lived on our cell phones for years now.  Since it
>> appears I can't just take my AT&T iPhone up there and make it work on
>> whomever's network supports them in Calgary, I'm open to all takers.  I
>> will likely sell my iPhone and either purchase one there, or perhaps get
>> an Android of some sort.
> 
> If you can, get your iPhone unlocked. There are all the major CDMA/GSM
> providers here in Sunny (no wait snowy, no wait sunny...) Calgary, plus a
> 'new kid on the block' Wind.
> 
> http://www.windmobile.ca/
> 
> Telus is switching from CDMA to GSM infrastructure.
> Simon.
> 
I am not really happy with any provider.  I have been using Rogers (same
frequency as AT&T so you can get your phone unlocked and then use a
Rogers SIM) for 10 years.  I am not happy with any data plans.  I have a
few clients on Bell and they seem to suck the least.  I have high hopes
for Wind but I will not be holding my breath.

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