At least now I know why I haven't been able to torrent lately. OR: Anyone know any good ISPs?

[lerninlinux at comcast.net]

Time Warner IS Roadrunner.  
There are very few places where you can have either cable service in the KC metro area (it's a controlled monopoly).  DSL may not be an option, because of your location.  Everest is the same way (not available everywhere).
If there was competition, it wouldn't be so high.
I am screwed.  But even my brother would prefer that choice, as his two choices are dialup and satelite. (outside of Pleasant Hill, the WRONG way, from all the buildup).

I haven't tried it yet, but you might look up encrypting Bittorrent traffic.  
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From: "feba thatl" <febaen at gmail.com>
> http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2007/08/21/comcast-is-starting-the-tiered-internet-w
> hether-we-like-it-or-not
> 
> Just saw this earlier. Am I the only one that's appalled by this? I've sent
> them an angry letter and had a chat with one of their internet chat
> employees, and if they don't reverse this soon I'm planning on leaving. Does
> anyone know any good ISPs in the area? Bundled cable (or at least, not
> satellite) TV is a big plus. I'm looking at Roadrunner, Time Warner, AT&T,
> and a friend told me about a company called Everest, but of course their
> marketing sites don't tell you the bad and the ugly of it.
> 
> Thanks


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