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JohnPB
02-23-2006, 10:57 PM
I know AOL is known for Lamers lol. Has anyone here tried their broadband, one my neighbours 3 doors swears by it. Im not sure how much he knows about the whole broadband area, has anyone else had the time or guts to try it. I know he pays around 28. Canadian. I really despise AOL, but not anymore than Rogers, which I am stuck with now

Thanks
Bluvertigo
02-23-2006, 11:04 PM
AOL High Speed
https://join.aol.ca/


$24.95 per month for the first 3 months, $44.95 monthly thereafter (plus applicable taxes). Communication charges may apply.
Mike
02-23-2006, 11:25 PM
AOL's broadband service isn't that bad, it works exactly like Sympatico DSL you don't have to use the AOL client. Having said that it's exactly the same price as Sympatico so why bother.
spaminator
02-24-2006, 01:04 AM
does aol come to your house if you are having technical problems? :confused:
Aingaran
02-24-2006, 08:58 AM
I imagine AOL's service being just like a third party DSL provider (guys reselling bell) .

I've had Bell Sympatico, and I currently have vif.. I don't notice the difference (Except the $15 difference.) You wouldn't notice the difference between Bell & Aol.
dbusguy
02-24-2006, 06:42 PM
AOL, doesn't it also have dialup that's good all over north america?
Thaiwoo
02-24-2006, 07:42 PM
AOL, doesn't it also have dialup that's good all over north america?
I don't know if their high speed service comes with dial up as well.

I use AOL dialup and it can be used almost anywhere in the world for at times a hefty hourly surcharge.
spaminator
02-24-2006, 07:45 PM
netscape also has an internet service. i don't know if its high speed and or dial up. :)
Thaiwoo
02-24-2006, 07:52 PM
They got both

http://join.netscape.ca/products.php?PROMO_CODE=1554421&certnum=-1
Mike
02-24-2006, 08:17 PM
does aol come to your house if you are having technical problems? :confused:

If there's a line problem, a Bell technician will come to your house same with any other DSL provider but you may be charged.
dbusguy
02-24-2006, 09:24 PM
from AOL's website


Unlimited High-Speed Internet access for the entire family.
Unlimited access to AOL and the Internet.
Unlimited use of AOL 9.0® optimized tools.
Blazing fast Web surfing with and AOL high-speed connection.
Unlimited dial-up for connection backup or travel.
Exclusive premium content – movie/video games/music previews, channels for families and kids, and much, much more.
Free 24/7 tech support.
No annual commitment. Cancel at any time after that.
Availability and pricing vary by location. Find out if AOL High-Speed is available in your area.
spaminator
02-24-2006, 09:26 PM
If there's a line problem, a Bell technician will come to your house same with any other DSL provider but you may be charged.thanks for the info. :)
spaminator
02-24-2006, 09:27 PM
They got both

http://join.netscape.ca/products.php?PROMO_CODE=1554421&certnum=-1thanks for the link. :)
Thaiwoo
02-24-2006, 10:28 PM
from AOL's website

Is that from AOL Canada or US?
sargpep
02-25-2006, 10:43 AM
I think I will stick with my Cogeco:bsu:
freestylegreek
02-25-2006, 06:32 PM
Sympatico is fine for me.
JohnPB
03-01-2006, 03:37 AM
I have tried both Rogers and Sympatico. I have found Rogers was always faster, but now with the limits , the throttle on torrents, and getting rid of usenet, they are no longer worth it

As for Sympatico, it was slower, and still has Usenet, but the Usenet feed is step below horrible, always parts missing. The tech support at Bell is worse than any, except its on a par with Rogers. I am fairly disgusted with both services and I am planning to go elsewhere.