More about broadband alternatives

[Jeff Mings]

Thanks for the input on possible bandwidth sources other than DSL or 
RoadRunner.  A few quick notes/responses:

-I have implemented a few routers using IP masquerading that work quite 
nicely with DSL or RR.  The problem isn't setting it up, but rather, 
making sure that I'm _allowed_ to by the contract so that my associate 
won't find himself up the creek should Oceanic decide to crack down on 
IP sharing.

-I also recieved conflicting reports from different Oceanic personnel 
about whether or not it was allowed.  I stressed that I didn't need 
multiple IP addresses, and that no, I CAN do this sort of thing with one 
static IP, etc., etc.  Bob in the business section was gracious enough 
to fax me the actual contract, which is very clear about this requiring 
additional fees of $10 per user.  My associate's fees would climb from 
$80 per month (business rate) to about $180 per month, which he doesn't 
want to pay right now; he may get desperate enough to do so as 
frustration mounts.

-Thanks for the tip on Pacific Direct Connection, Andrew.  
Unfortunately, seeing how high their DSL rates are compared to Flex, I'm 
fairly certain that their wireless offerings will be a good deal pricier 
than what my associate can afford.

Please share any other alternatives you come across.

Thanks,
Jeff