SBC DSL & FIREWALLS

The software supplied by SBC for its DSL customers makes me angry. I’ve described some of the reasons on this page – the sole purpose of the software seems to be to ensure that DSL subscribers will be bombarded with popups and toolbars and solicitations...

BROADBAND UPDATE

When Comcast turned on Internet service in Sebastopol, it looked like a maneuver to put pressure on its negotiations with the city of Santa Rosa. It must have worked – after long delays, Comcast and Santa Rosa announced a deal today that will make broadband...

COMCAST HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN SEBASTOPOL

Comcast turned on its high-speed Internet service in Sebastopol a couple of days ago. I called yesterday afternoon and a rep dropped off the installation kit at 9am this morning. I’m running on a true broadband connection. The moon turned blue. Hell froze over....

COMCAST CABLE INTERNET

Comcast claims to be moving forward to roll out Internet service on its cable systems in Sonoma County. If you’re in a rural area and you haven’t checked out cable or DSL availability lately, it’s worth a couple of calls. Comcast predicted my area...

GO GO POGOWAVE!

Pogowave Communications delivers wireless Internet communications to rural Sonoma County. Prices are reasonable and the Pogowave tower can reach areas not served by DSL or cable. I signed up with them and I have broadband at my home for the first time in 12 years....