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Ask HN: How do I cut the other cord?

2 pointsby E_Carefreeabout 12 years ago
Help, I just moved into my new place and found out that Comcast has a monopoly over the building.<p>Are there any other options out there for me? I know Verizon offers 4G cards, etc. Are those comparable in terms of speed/price/reliance? Or am I doomed to use Comcast?

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tptacekabout 12 years ago
No, you're not going to be happy with a Verizon 4G card compared to Comcast. They're comparable to early-2000s DSL, but with higher latency. Completely usable for day-to-day work, but not so fast that you can stream Netflix just as easily as changing the channel on your TV.<p>I wouldn't be happy either if my only choice was Comcast, but then I'd get over it and sign up.<p>Do they have a monopoly over all Internet service at your building, or just cable? AT&#38;T can't deliver DSL to you over their copper?
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