© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/ISP Recent content written about ISP en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_428474601092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LRai - There are a gadzillion reviews on Earthlink so what the heck could I possibly say? Well it occurred to be the other day that I have been with Earthlink for 14 years and it's sort of been like a marriage good times and bad times. Okay to be honest I got... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428474601092 Thu, 1 May 2008 22:23:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428474601092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427519610500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vspenterprise - I have has DSl for years through verizon and have had cable through charter for a few weeks, there is a notable difference between the two. My DSL was extremely fast for the first year or two then little by little got slower until I got fed up and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427519610500 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:15:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427519610500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427118595716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author joyfuljo - People PC is indeed a rip off. They refused? to disconnect my service for 4 mos. and it is not disconnected even as of this date. I cancelled service in Dec. 2007 and they continued to bill my credit card.A foreign speaking female who said her name was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427118595716 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:06:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427118595716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425537801860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jpl2225 - I am a victim of an internet crime perpetrated by Global Internet Solutions (GISOL). GISOL had been hosting my website for a couple of years. Since availability of the site seemed OK, I never asked for support so I was not aware of any problems until... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425537801860 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:43:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425537801860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425022426756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tapjkahle1 - My parents live in a rural community in Wisconsin. They have only 2 dial up service options and zero high speed options. These dial up services charge about $20.00/month. PeoplePC offered service for $9.95 however they did not have any local access... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425022426756 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:52:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425022426756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424371785348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catladyfromnpt - I decided to get rid of the dial up in mid 2004, I researched both DSL and cable internet, compared prices and finally made my decision about a week later. My decision was Verizon DSL. That is actually the only DSL available in this area, I chose them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424371785348 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:38:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424371785348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424159383172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sunny911 - What a pain in the butt netzero is. Their software is proprietary (you can't set up a normal dialer through Control Panel), it is very slow, and it crashes Internet Explorer 7. When I called to cancel they tried to upsell me for about 5 minutes and I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424159383172 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:25:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424159383172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424103480964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dahlia6 - Service calls from RCN are a nightmare. They never call to confirm an appointment. They often don't show up for said appointment and lie about it. Apparently they don't know how to ring a doorbell. They state they called the contact number (I got no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424103480964 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:10:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424103480964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423478529668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andgott - I have been a Sprint Mobile Broadband customer for several years now, and have been happy with the service for the most part. Coverage was important to me- I do a lot of traveling, and need internet access just about wherever I go so I can check... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423478529668 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:27:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423478529668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422118133380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author randnis - I found last night that Verizon Online took out the $71 that I owed twice from my bank account. I emailed them last night and they emailed back with completely useless information computer generated responses that had nothing to do with my question... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422118133380 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:30:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422118133380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421557276292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author llmur - I have had an ongoing struggle with Verio over a mistake they made on my account with a promotion they offered in January 2008. After countless phone calls to their billing department, account managers and their supervisors, emails and even the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421557276292 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:14:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421557276292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420636888708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rxqueen011 - I don't know where to begin when it comes to Comcast. I was left with no choice since they are a monopoly in my area. Seriously, absolutely NO other cable ISPs in my area and I live in south FL! Installation was easy and I was surfing at a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420636888708 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 05:33:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420636888708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419930541700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author afriendofours - I'd like to echo all of the comments here. I'm stupid enough to have been with them since they bought a company called "i-server" a little less than a decade ago. Over the years, I've put up with very poor documentation and inept support; which is about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419930541700 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:28:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419930541700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419404942980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pc13 - I wish I had never signed up with Earthlink. The DSL connection is poor. When I called tech support I got terrible service. The entry level tech didn't know what he was doing & told me he would have his supervisor call me back within 24 hours to further... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419404942980 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:07:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419404942980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419180088964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Schlamozzel - Hi there, Schlamozzel here with another Slumlord Brand (TM) review that is going to be blistering HOT (under the collar that is) about the following service. Verizon Online DSL (Eastern US) While setting up my "re-tread... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419180088964 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:05:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419180088964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418375831172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mtrd27 - I have used Zoomtown for a few years now. I am not currently satisfied with it. I am in the process of switching to Road... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418375831172 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:33:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418375831172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418269531780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author karattop - I was convinced to go with Sprint/Embarq when I wanted to move from Dial-up to broadband. I was previously with Earthlink, and I did not want to lose that email account. Sprint promised, because they were partnered with Earthlink, that I would not lose... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418269531780 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:41:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418269531780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418216447620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nicrokis - I made a call to them, and they said there was no record that I called. Watch out for Bell Sympatico! They offer you 2 gigs , and when you go over they charge you another $50. GO SOMEWHERE... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418216447620 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:27:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418216447620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415870389892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sunnyglitter - when it involves a fun night of board games with my friends and family. Charter is a monopoly. I didn't even realize monopolies were legal, but apparently they are here in Missouri. I'd love to switch companies, but apparently I can't-there are no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415870389892 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:24:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415870389892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415097589380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cell-hell - Currently stuck half way through a 3 year cell contract with Telus (Toronto), with a two-phone plan. Easily the worst mistake I ever made. Do not be hypnotized by their flashy phones, I bought two of the best one they had and barely made it out the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415097589380 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:46:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415097589380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415079173764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dbenne00 - Wow. I have never been treated so poorly by a company before. Even though I was calling to cancel my DSL service, they should have kept in mind that I may come back one day. I won't get into all the gory details, but in summary, when I called to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415079173764 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:26:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415079173764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415041752708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author slk999 - My story: 1) I subscribed online at 7/07 for GISOL Webhosting 8.25$ per month during the period of 18 months and paid the full amount by PayPal. 2) A couple days later I got a call from their sell manager Adam who explained that I did not reach their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415041752708 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:36:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415041752708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414383771268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author xposureplus - I reckon I have been ripped-off big time by GISOL. Here is my story: On a photographer's forum someone was asking about a good ISP/Host where they could purchase hosting for their website. Someone replied saying that they were with GISOL and found... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414383771268 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:46:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414383771268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414344908420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nancyburns - we've had 3 outages since we got charter and we've had them hear twice to fix out internet and they've failed both times. plus I wanted nba league pass which they don't offer. I've found them to be really unhelpful. I would discourage you strongly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414344908420 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:19:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414344908420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412806450820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ibookuser2005 - I currently use Verizon Online DSL at my Grandma's house in Maine. The connection is very slow and it has terrible latency. I run my iBook G4 off of the router and when connected the connection causes the computer to run terribly slow. We had to contact... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412806450820 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 02:26:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412806450820?linkin_id=8003929