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To: Investor2 who wrote (66871)	10/6/1999 6:50:00 PM
From: bill meehan	Respond to of 86076

After some initial problems, which I believe were cable co. infrastructure issues, I haven't had a problem for at least the last 6 weeks. Don't know if that's helpful.

To: Investor2 who wrote (66871)	10/6/1999 7:40:00 PM
From: NickSE	Respond to of 86076

I2, I've had my cable modem for over a year and it's the best thing since sliced bread. It has been completely reliable for me (max. 3/4 days down over a year) and the speeds are crazy. :P Comcast@Home is my cable co. and costs are $100 for the initial setup fee and $40 per month. The setup fee pays for a computer tech who installs a Ethernet card in your PeeCee and a cable tech who runs the new coax to the cable modem. FYI, the cable modem is external (bout the size of a small cereal box) and connects to an Ethernet output on the back of your PeeCee. FWIW, before you sign-up, you may want to find a display setup by your cable co. to see what you think of it. PS - If you have any more questions feel free to PM me. Good Luck, Nick

To: Investor2 who wrote (66871)	10/6/1999 10:55:00 PM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86076

I2 try ADSL or xDSL I just have it installed myself with Bell Atlantic providing the link on regular telephone lines. Got up to 35 KByte speed in a download. Haim

To: Investor2 who wrote (66871)	10/7/1999 12:16:00 AM
From: JHR	Respond to of 86076

IV2, I got my cable modem about 6 months ago. Its light years ahead of my old 56kb modem and ISP. It was about $130 to install and cost $44 a month. The install includes a network card and any cable connections you need. I was paying about $40 a month for a separate phone line and the ISP, so the monthly charge is almost a wash and the performance is far superior. We have Time Warner as the cable provider. The guy put a splitter in so I have TV next to the computer. Bottom line I'm extremely happy with it.