[geeks] RE: [rescue] satellite internet service

[Kris Kirby]

On Wed, 13 Mar 2002, Corda Albert J DLVA wrote:
> I've checked the other alternatives... DSL (not available),
> Wireless (not available), Cable (available, but with my 1,200 foot
> driveway and an absurd $4.00/ft installation charge, it is
> unaffordable... and yes, I've complained about exorbitant installation
> costs to the district manager of Adelphia, and even brought the issue
> up at the local cable commission meeting to no avail... their general
> attitude was "Adelphia says thats what it costs...sorry")

Fuck 'em. Run your own cable down the power poles (1/2" hardline is seldom
more than $1.25 per foot) and meet them on the edge of the property. Then
you've got a demarc and they no reason to enter your house.

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