[CLUE-Tech] [OT] What are my broadband options?

Casagrande, Steve Steve.Casagrande at echostar.com
Wed Jul 30 15:25:30 MDT 2003


This is a little off-topic, but thought someone might have a good pointer
for me.

I'm in the process of buying a house, and trying to figure out in advance
what kind of broadband access I might be able to get.  I've been out of the
country since before broadband became available to US homes, so I don't know
all the options that are available.

The house is in Castle Pines North, between Castle Rock and south Denver
(I25 exit 188 - forgive this ex-NJ resident).

I called Qwest, and found out their DSL service is not available at this
house.  (That's probably OK, I don't want a fixed-line phone anyway - would
rather just use the cell phone.)

I called Comcast cable - they may work, but it's unclear if the house is
wired to the "pole" (I can find this out later).  I know the current owner
is using Dish Network satellite TV.  Since I work for Echostar, I'd prefer
to get something without cable-TV service (I'll get the company deal for
Dish).

Are there any wireless options that far south of DTC?  Any other wired
(CATV) services besides Comcast?

If it gets big-time expensive, I can deal with 56k at home, and broadband at
work.

Thanks,

Steve Casagrande



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