NWI INGO General Post Part 20 - Raccons 4 Life!

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Net Nitco? Really?

I think I started with them like 30 years ago!

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They were the first one to come to mind. Bad choice?

 

[Snapdragon]

After a lot of soul searching I think I'm going to stay with AT&T. Once the Comcast promo rate expires, I'm within a few dollars of what I'm paying AT&T. Sucks about the fact that they switched me from analog to VoiP, but no choice. If I went to Comcast, my phone jacks in the house would be totally unusable. At least now, I can still plug a phone in and it will work as long as internet is up. I like the option to plug a corded phone in because Mom sometimes gets confused with cordless or cell phones now as far as which buttons to press. Please no mean comments... it is what it is.

 

[mmpsteve]

After a lot of soul searching I think I'm going to stay with AT&T. Once the Comcast promo rate expires, I'm within a few dollars of what I'm paying AT&T. Sucks about the fact that they switched me from analog to VoiP, but no choice. If I went to Comcast, my phone jacks in the house would be totally unusable. At least now, I can still plug a phone in and it will work as long as internet is up. I like the option to plug a corded phone in because Mom sometimes gets confused with cordless or cell phones now as far as which buttons to press. Please no mean comments... it is what it is.

If you havn't already, now would be a good time to get a battery backup for your internet box, and anything else your signal depends on.

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[Snapdragon]

If you havn't already, now would be a good time to get a battery backup for your internet box, and anything else your signal depends on.

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We have a NG backup generator.

 

[melensdad]

We have a NG backup generator.

As do I. But the internet has to go through its reset when the grid goes down. As that happens the NG generator starts, but in the mean time the internet is lost and the phone goes down. Depending upon how long it takes your internet takes to reinitialize itself you are out of phone during that period. Of course if it is an emergency you can use your cell phone.

But a small battery back up unit that is large enough to support your internet box for about 2 minutes is all you need to keep the phone service/internet service working continuously. Seriously it can be a very small battery back up so not a giant expensive system. It only needs to power your internet box and possibly your wifi (they may be combined devices) for the short time it takes your NG generator to fire up.

 

[KLB]

As do I. But the internet has to go through its reset when the grid goes down. As that happens the NG generator starts, but in the mean time the internet is lost and the phone goes down. Depending upon how long it takes your internet takes to reinitialize itself you are out of phone during that period. Of course if it is an emergency you can use your cell phone.

But a small battery back up unit that is large enough to support your internet box for about 2 minutes is all you need to keep the phone service/internet service working continuously. Seriously it can be a very small battery back up so not a giant expensive system. It only needs to power your internet box and possibly your wifi (they may be combined devices) for the short time it takes your NG generator to fire up.

Yep. This is one of the ones I have around the house
Amazon product ASIN B004OR0V2C

 

[Snapdragon]

OK. I'll look into that, thanks.

 

[mmpsteve]

As do I. But the internet has to go through its reset when the grid goes down. As that happens the NG generator starts, but in the mean time the internet is lost and the phone goes down. Depending upon how long it takes your internet takes to reinitialize itself you are out of phone during that period. Of course if it is an emergency you can use your cell phone.

But a small battery back up unit that is large enough to support your internet box for about 2 minutes is all you need to keep the phone service/internet service working continuously. Seriously it can be a very small battery back up so not a giant expensive system. It only needs to power your internet box and possibly your wifi (they may be combined devices) for the short time it takes your NG generator to fire up.

^^^^ Exactly this. It's called UPS - Uninterrupted Power Supply - which means your modem, etc... don't even flicker off when the power goes out. And if you spend a little more, say $100, you can plug a lot of stuff into it and have no interruptions to your TV/internet/computer/phone. I have about a dozen or so of these protecting various computers and such.

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[darkkevin]

Chatted with Comcast this morning. Not thrilled about paying $14/mo to rent a router. I could buy one for about $175. After intruductory promo year, I'll be back within about $7 of what I'm paying AT&T. Not sure it's worth switching.

Your internet will be about a hundred times faster though

 

[Snapdragon]

Your internet will be about a hundred times faster though

not quite 2x faster. currently at 28 mbps and would be moving to 45-50.

 

[KLB]

not quite 2x faster. currently at 28 mbps and would be moving to 45-50.

You honestly would probably not see the difference.

 

[Snapdragon]

You honestly would probably not see the difference.

That's what I thought. I know it's not fast, but we really don't have any problems with internet and streaming to one TV.

 

[radar8756]

Most UPS also have Surge Protection -

Just have to hope your Internet Provider maintains their Batteries at ALL the sites between your home and their Internet connection

 

[Snapdragon]

Would something like this work just to plug the modem in?

Amazon Basics Standby UPS 400VA 255W Surge Protector Battery Power Backup, 6 Outlets - Black

 

[CTC B4Z]

I think cemeteries are a complete waste.

Change my mind.

 

[CTC B4Z]

The entire funeral process is really. Thousands. Thousands... And you get the same result.

 

[CTC B4Z]

I am all for leaving this world far worse off when I am gone but I would never dare to waste land to bury my useless remnants.

 

[CTC B4Z]

They stopped making land just an FYI

 

[Snapdragon]

no argument here

 

[mmpsteve]

The entire funeral process is really. Thousands. Thousands... And you get the same result.

Not a total waste. Have a regular client that will pick up a funeral program tomorrow and write me a big fat check. Helps stimulate the economy and all that stuff.

We need more funerals.

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