[TriLUG] ATT gigabit internet quick review

[Roger via TriLUG]

Ron - regarding speed:

I believe many bottle necks are on the server end and higher download speeds don't seem to cure that. It's nice to have sites load in the blink of an eye but I prefer a few $$s saved in the wallet.
--
Roger Broseus

(Please excuse tiepos induzed by the droided predictive text tool.)

On December 15, 2016 4:04:20 PM EST, Ron Kelley via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>Following up on this tread. 
>
>The AT&T “rep” stopped by the house yesterday (Apex) to talk about
>getting it installed.  $70/mo + taxes for full GigE connection, $50 +
>taxes for 200Mb.  Seriously considering getting this to replace my TWC
>connection ($55/mo for 200Mb).
>
>Given TWC has been very good over the years (great connection, etc), I
>am hesitant to pull the trigger.  An extra $15/mo for 5x speed sounds
>good on paper, but I have read some very poor reviews on AT&T's
>customer support for U-verse.  Plus, I don’t know how much I will
>actually use the GigE speeds.
>
>For those who live in/around Apex, a few questions:
>* Does the service live up to the hype?
>* How did the installation go?  (Was the installer on time, did they
>have to return, did they make a mess, etc)
>* What is your overall impression?
>* Has the 2,000 NAT size on their device caused any issues on your end
>
>
>Thanks for any input/feedback.
>
>-Ron
>
>
>
>
>
>On Dec 12, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Roger via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
>wrote:
>
>Private Internet Access VPN service, $40 / yr
>
>https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn
>
>I've used them for a few years. They have servers in Europe and some
>other countries. And, a nice app for droids. Only problem I've had is
>their Linux app borks with an encrypted home partition.
>--
>Roger Broseus
>
>(Please excuse tiepos induzed by the droided predictive text tool.)
>
>On December 12, 2016 12:40:38 AM EST, "Rogers, Matthew via TriLUG"
><trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>> Vpn for 15$ a month and I know they can't spy.  Less then their 30$
>and
>> you know they're still spying anyway.
>> 
>> 
>> Matthew Rogers | Senior Security Manager
>> Allscripts | 8529 Six Forks Road | Raleigh, NC |
>> 27615<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1>
>> 
>> 919.691.4636<tel:919.691.4636> | M
>> 919.329.1130<tel:919.329.1130> | D
>> 
>> 
>> matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com<mailto:matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com>
>|
>> www.allscripts.com<http://www.allscripts.com/>
>> Corporate Headquarters l 222 Merchandise Mart
>> Plaza<x-apple-data-detectors://5> l 20th Floor l Chicago, IL l 60654
>> 
>> On Dec 11, 2016, at 3:38 PM, Bill Farrow
>> <bill at arrowsreach.com<mailto:bill at arrowsreach.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 4:58 AM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG
>> <trilug at trilug.org<mailto:trilug at trilug.org>> wrote:
>> What are you guys doing about AT&T spying on your line?  I understand
>> you
>> have to pay more each month  to opt-out of their data collection
>> policy.
>> 
>> AT&T discontinued this ill-conceived policy and refunded customers
>who
>> paid the extra $30/mo to opt out.
>> 
>> Bill
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