Ask AOA: internet service providers

posted Jul 29, 2008
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We got an email from Meg this week with a question:

I'm moving to Albany next week from [way out West], and have been reading your blog since March to learn about my new city. I thought you guys would know of other internet providers in the area besides Time Warner/ATT/Verizon. Any suggestions??

We were kind of stumped, but we thought you might have some ideas. Does anyone know of any options for Meg? Good/bad experiences?

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Verizon Fios is the best value you can get in the area. Other than that, your next best bet is Timewarner RR.

... said JB on Jul 29, 2008 at 12:54 PM | link

LogicalNet: http://www.logical.net

... said Bender Melon on Jul 29, 2008 at 1:12 PM | link

A careless neighbor.

... said Jackers on Jul 29, 2008 at 4:34 PM | link

@JB: FiOS sounds great, but the availability is sort of limited right now.

... said Greg on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:59 PM | link

I use RoadRunner. I would recommend going to http://www.dslreports.com/reviews and entering your zip code to get some reviews of local ISPs.

... said Jason on Jul 31, 2008 at 12:18 AM | link

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