[Cialug] OT: Qwest and Mediacom Internet Service Advice

[Todd Walton]

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Alan Maupin <alan.maupin at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm asking for advice for a friend on Internet service in Ankeny.  It's been
> awhile since I've negotiated a deal and I'm not sure of what to tell her.
> She's been offered two deals:   Qwest 7 mbps for $41 per month and Mediacom
> 8 mbps for $39.  Since the price and download speeds are very similar what
> other criteria should she consider?  One possible negative is the fact that
> Qwest requires a two year contract.

Given the otherwise comparable plans, the contract would be a definite
no-go for me.  Why should they get to lock you in like that?  What if
you don't like the service?

--
Todd