[Discuss] Network services with high-speed

[Steven Kurylo]

Shaw gives you ~5Mpbs for $40 a month.  You have to pay more for a
static IP address, however I find your IP rarely ever changes;
particularly if you leave your computer on.

There is wireless too http://www.qswireless.com/rateplans.php

On 9/10/06, R. McFarlane <techie at mcfarlanecomputing.net> wrote:
> Island Geek wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have just moved to the island, and am looking for what was
> > relatively simple to find in Ontario. I'm looking for high-speed
> > (>=3Mbps) that offers a static IP but more importantly allows me to
> > run my own SMTP server (preferable as well IMAPS and HTTPS) for under
> > $40/m. Does such a beast exist here?
> >
> > Thanks in Advance.
>
>
>         You can't even get 3Mbps for under $40/mos. here. The western monopoly
> teloc (telus) offers "server" connections starting at about $80/mos.
> Speed is suppose to be 3Mbps, but I have yet to see that. I get more
> like 2 - 2.5Mbps. Once you break the $100/mos. barrier for a "server"
> connection it may be better to co-lo with one of the local providers
> here in the west (west covers BC to Alberta).
>         I of course could be way off here, so if I am someone will surely set
> me right in reply. :)
>
> --
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> R. McFarlane
>
> cross platform specialist
> Mac - Linux - windows
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