Alternatives to DSL - Revision history

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	==Cable==		==Cable==
	National Capital FreeNet offers cable internet service in the region ~~that uses Roger's~~ cable infrastructure. If cable TV is available in your area, then cable internet should be too. Get in touch with our HelpDesk to see if your address validates for service.		National Capital FreeNet offers cable internet service in the region over Rogers cable infrastructure. If cable TV is available in your area, then cable internet should be too. Get in touch with our HelpDesk to see if your address validates for service.

	;Advantages		;Advantages

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Updates to this information

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	This is all just some food for thought if you are considering moving to the countryside - ask about internet service first to avoid being disappointed or have family members disappointed.		This is all just some food for thought if you are considering moving to the countryside - ask about internet service first to avoid being disappointed or have family members disappointed.

	==Updates to this ~~information~~==		==Updates to this Information==
	If you are aware of services we have missed naming here, please let us know and we will update the page. You can put in an [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/officeMsg.jsp? office message] or call the NCF HelpDesk at (613) 721-1773 ext. 0. The [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=82 NCF DSL HelpDesk Discussion Group] is also a good place to discuss alternative services and get members' input on how well they work, costs and other information.		If you are aware of services we have missed naming here, please let us know and we will update the page. You can put in an [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/officeMsg.jsp? office message] or call the NCF HelpDesk at (613) 721-1773 ext. 0. The [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=82 NCF DSL HelpDesk Discussion Group] is also a good place to discuss alternative services and get members' input on how well they work, costs and other information.

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	==Updates to this information==		==Updates to this information==
	If you are aware of services we have missed naming here, please do let us know and we will update the page. You can put in an [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/officeMsg.jsp? office message] or call the NCF ~~office~~ at (613) 721-1773. The [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=82 NCF DSL ~~help desk discussion group~~] is also a good place to discuss alternative services and get members' input on how well they work, costs and other information.		If you are aware of services we have missed naming here, please let us know and we will update the page. You can put in an [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/officeMsg.jsp? office message] or call the NCF HelpDesk at (613) 721-1773 ext. 0. The [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=82 NCF DSL HelpDesk Discussion Group] is also a good place to discuss alternative services and get members' input on how well they work, costs and other information.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	*fast connection speeds.		*fast connection speeds.

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	*slows down when your neighbours use their cable.		*slows down when your neighbours use their cable.

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	*slows down when your neighbours use their cable.		*slows down when your neighbours use their cable.
	*often has low caps and high overage fees (Rogers).
	*often sold as a bundle with other services you may not want, like TV and telephone.

	==Satellite==		==Satellite==

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Cable

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	==Cable==		==Cable==
	~~There are several~~ cable internet ~~providers operating~~ in the region~~, including [http://www.rogers.com/ Rogers] and [http://teksavvy.com/ Teksavvy]. All use~~ Roger's cable infrastructure~~, so if~~ cable TV is available in your area, then cable internet should be too. ~~You will have to check~~ with ~~those providers~~ to see if your address ~~is served~~.		National Capital FreeNet offers cable internet service in the region that uses Roger's cable infrastructure. If cable TV is available in your area, then cable internet should be too. Get in touch with our HelpDesk to see if your address validates for service.

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2020-05-08T12:22:14Z

Move or Don't Move

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	==Move or Don't Move==		==Move or Don't Move==
	NCF would never advocate that members move residences to get better internet service, but ~~some of our~~ members ~~have reported that~~ their ~~teenagers have voted in favour of moving~~ to ~~get on DSL~~.		NCF would never advocate that members move residences to get better internet service but we have had so many discussion with members who wish they verified their internet options before committing to changing their address.

	We have talked to a number of people who have looked at rural estate living, but have decided against it when they discovered that DSL was not available in the proposed new housing development.		We have talked to a number of people who have looked at rural estate living, but have decided against it when they discovered that DSL was not available in the proposed new housing development.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Computer Help]] - for general information about getting your computer fixed.		*[[Computer Help]] - for general information about getting your computer fixed.
	*[[DSL Processes#Dry_DSL]] - DSL when you don't have a home wired telephone		*[[DSL Processes#Dry_DSL \|Dry DSL]] - DSL when you don't have a home wired telephone
	*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/index.jsp Find out if DSL is available at your phone number]		*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/index.jsp Find out if DSL is available at your phone number]
	*[[Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage]]		*[[Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage]]

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Computer Help]] - for general information about getting your computer fixed.		*[[Computer Help]] - for general information about getting your computer fixed.
	*[[~~DSL_Processes~~#Dry_DSL]] - DSL when you don't have a home wired telephone		*[[DSL Processes#Dry_DSL]] - DSL when you don't have a home wired telephone
	*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/index.jsp Find out if DSL is available at your phone number]		*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/index.jsp Find out if DSL is available at your phone number]
	*[[Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage]]		*[[Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage]]