Earthlink cable via TW-RoadRunner? - Honda Pilot

ipomoea · 04-20-2004, 05:18 PM

Just "swtiched" cable internet provider from RR to EL (although hardware is still RR's). The price was just too hard to resist ($29.95 first six months, 41.95 thereafter). If the service doesnt work out, I guess "switching" back to RR would be an option. A little websearch reveals some problems with the newsgroup feeds and some "speed" problems. EL does throw in some freebies including free dialup and 8 email addresses. Would like to hear from members about experiences with EL cable internet, anecdotal or otherwise. Thanks.

ncelk · 04-20-2004, 08:46 PM

I have been on EL via Timewarner for almost a year on the plan that you are on.

No problems so far, I am very pleased with the service and the speed. It sometimes bogs down with heavy traffic but otherwise I think it has been great.

osteome · 04-20-2004, 09:02 PM

We did the switch from TW to Earthlink (on same self purchased hardware). Aside from changing e-mail address, the process was seamless and saved money to boot. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

ndusyn · 04-21-2004, 05:15 AM

I used to be on RoadRunner on TW Cable, and also had a dialup account with Earthlink. Realized I could subscribe to Earthlink broadband on TW cable and get the dialup included, and save about $3 per month. Did the switch about 8 months ago and am quite happy with the results. You're still riding over TW infrastructure up to a point, but then get routed to Earthlink's infrastructure. I had to switch cable modems when I did the switch, since Earthlink uses a different channel (81 I think) than RoadRunner on the same cable network.
Just received a notice from Earthlink that they will charge me extra for dialup use in excess of 20 hours in a month. But for me, that's no biggy ...
Only had one problem after switching & signing up with Vonage for IP telephony service; they were throttling back my upload speed to the point where it was affecting my phone service. Took lots of calls to tech support, but they finally acknowledged their mistake & I now have ~360 Kbit upload speed and ~2 Mbit download - problem fixed!

04-20-2004, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ipomoea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northeast La Posts: 252 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Earthlink cable via TW-RoadRunner? Just "swtiched" cable internet provider from RR to EL (although hardware is still RR's). The price was just too hard to resist ($29.95 first six months, 41.95 thereafter). If the service doesnt work out, I guess "switching" back to RR would be an option. A little websearch reveals some problems with the newsgroup feeds and some "speed" problems. EL does throw in some freebies including free dialup and 8 email addresses. Would like to hear from members about experiences with EL cable internet, anecdotal or otherwise. Thanks. __________________ 2003 EX-L Starlight Si, Perfect Fit Deflector, Rear Splash Guards, V51311, 50K. 15-19MPG City, 22MPG Hwy, AC on high 1999 CR-V LX, Sebring Si, 159K and counting, 25MPG Mostly Hwy-- A diesel-powered Honda in '09? _______________ Pilot nits/fixes: SRS Reprogramming, tranny fix, driver's seat plastic trim fix (2X), rear storage latch fix, suspension fix, brake shim fix, and from time to time, creaks (or rattles?) from behind the dashboard, 70 +/- 2 MPH vibration. V nits/fixes: road noise; timing belt replaced @ 65K, "idle assembly" replaced @ 150K

04-20-2004, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have been on EL via Timewarner for almost a year on the plan that you are on. No problems so far, I am very pleased with the service and the speed. It sometimes bogs down with heavy traffic but otherwise I think it has been great. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

04-20-2004, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
osteome Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Formerly of New Hampshire / Now in Germany Posts: 1,071 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We did the switch from TW to Earthlink (on same self purchased hardware). Aside from changing e-mail address, the process was seamless and saved money to boot. I would do it again in a heartbeat! __________________ Hers: 2004 Stratosphere Mica / Stone Toyota Sienna XLE Limited with Navigation and Rear Seat Entertainment acquired when we traded our.... 2003 Sagebrush EX-L with lower trim, foglamps, all weather mats, cargo tray, separation net, rear flaps, XM Skyfi / Ipod via a Blitzsafe adaptor, HondaPilot.org sticker, wwong's dead pedal cover, console pads, and fog light lens tape His: 2002 Honda CRV EX in Mojave Mist over tan, 5 speed manual, OEM all weather mats and rear mud guards with Ipod via factory radio Soon to be ours: 2009 BMW M3 Convertible; Silverstone Metallic II / Bamboo leather, 6 speed manual, Premium, Cold Weather, Technology, and Premium Sound Packages, 19" Wheels, Ipod adaptor

04-21-2004, 05:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
ndusyn Senior Type ... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Earthlink on TimeWarner cable I used to be on RoadRunner on TW Cable, and also had a dialup account with Earthlink. Realized I could subscribe to Earthlink broadband on TW cable and get the dialup included, and save about $3 per month. Did the switch about 8 months ago and am quite happy with the results. You're still riding over TW infrastructure up to a point, but then get routed to Earthlink's infrastructure. I had to switch cable modems when I did the switch, since Earthlink uses a different channel (81 I think) than RoadRunner on the same cable network. Just received a notice from Earthlink that they will charge me extra for dialup use in excess of 20 hours in a month. But for me, that's no biggy ... Only had one problem after switching & signing up with Vonage for IP telephony service; they were throttling back my upload speed to the point where it was affecting my phone service. Took lots of calls to tech support, but they finally acknowledged their mistake & I now have ~360 Kbit upload speed and ~2 Mbit download - problem fixed! __________________ 2005 EX Steel Blue Metallic, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, BlueOx baseplate, S/S exhaust tips, FormFit bug deflector, WeatherTech Weatherflectors 1998 Ford F-150 2WD

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