Does anyone use Grande Communication as an ISP?

[Skiz]

Does anyone use Grande Communication as an ISP?

I've been using cable internet via Road Runner through Time Warner for around 6 years. I have the standard high speed package which gives me approx. speeds of 7 Mbps download and 512 Kbps upload. I've just learned that they have a "Turbo" service which offers 10 Mbps of download speed and up to 1 Mbps of upload speed. I called to ask about the pricing and they want $84.95/month.

I remembered that Grande is the alternate service out here so I took a look at their website and found an offer of 12 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload for the same price I am currently paying to RR ($49.95).

Has anyone used or is currently using Grande? How are they? Thoughts?

[lynx]

Looks like that's a big fat no.

Maybe that means you could have masses of bandwidth all to yourself.

On the other hand, it could simply mean that you've asked your question in the wrong place. Pneub.

[Skiz]

I thought about putting it I,P,&G but this section has more activity, so....

Think I'll move it though at this point.

ps - The catch is they don't provide the modem, but I think I can get a nice one for about $50.

pss - Look at these speeds - http://www.grandecom.com/explore/internet/g_force_f.php

[tesco]

http://www.dslreports.com/comments/2408
They look fine.

[Skiz]

Called today to setup connection and they said I live in what they call a "hole". I live in a small apt complex with only 8 individual apartments and the owners haven't given them permission to run lines in here.

[tesco]

Called today to setup connection and they said I live in what they call a "hole". I live in a small apt complex with only 8 individual apartments and the owners haven't given them permission to run lines in here.

What kind of line do they need to run?

[Skiz]

Fiber optic I think as that's what they're advertising. Not 100% on that tho', just my own assumption.