View Single Post
Old 05-04-2008, 01:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
Drachen
Seasoned Member
 
Drachen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Maplewood, MN
Posts: 542
Send a message via AIM to Drachen Send a message via MSN to Drachen
Need Help Choosing Internet Package

Well, I current don't have access to the internet at home. The only time I get a chance to get on, is when I'm at work....like now. Which has worked out pretty good lately...though I miss XBOX Live lol.

With that in mind, I plan on playing XBOX Live regularly, like CoD4, and such. And I need a decent connection. Though I've been looking at Qwest, in particular for internet service. I've tried a couple others, but have had small problems with each. Anyways, I'm having troubles finding which speed would be best, as they have 4 different plans, and I would rather avoid getting the highest, because I think it's overkill.


But here's the plans:

Fast $34 /month

Popular with families to download music, send photos and complete schoolwork.

Connection speeds up to 1.5Mbps
* Promotional price for first 12 months. Thereafter, pay the standard rate, which is currently $44.99/mo.


Faster $42 /month

Great for people who work at home or download large files.

Connection speeds up to 7Mbps

Modem Special:
Get a FREE modem ($60 value) or our wireless-ready modem for only $40 (reg. $100) See Details
* Promotional price for first 12 months. Thereafter, pay the standard rate, which is currently $54.99/mo.


Fastest $52 /month

The perfect speed to watch a favorite movie online, make crisp video calls or dominate in the hottest game.

Connection speeds up to 12Mbps

Modem Special:
Get a FREE modem ($100 value) See Details
* Promotional price for first 12 months. Thereafter, pay the standard rate, which is currently $64.99/mo.


BeyondFast $104 /month

The speed that can handle virtually any Internet application—and more than one at a time.

Connection speeds up to 20Mbps

Modem Special:
Get a FREE modem ($100 value) See Details
* Promotional price for first 12 months. Thereafter, pay the standard rate, which is currently $114.99/mo.


My problem is, I don't have the greatest job, and I'm able to have a little extra left over at the end of the month, after paying the bills. Though if I were to get the internet at home, then that amount is of course going to be lower. I just want to know what the best bang for your buck deal is. Considering talking to a lot of the people from companies on the phone confuse the hell out of me.

Hopefully someone can help me out!!!
__________________
Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good.

Cockers FST

Feedback {+10/-0}
PBN ~ MCB ~ Special Ops
Drachen is offline   Reply With Quote