Are Broadband service providers REAL broadband service providers?

Question

I ask this becuase I recently contacted the following companies

Virgin.net
Tiscali
Supanet
Tesco.net

and a few others

I found that none of them provide the physical installation and connection of the A/dsl line itself, you have to go to BT or a proper TSP (telecom service provider) like NTL or Cable and Wireless and get them to install the line (which mean's paying also for the line rental)

All the above companies provide is a modem and an internet service

But it is'nt a real broadband internet service because they don't provide the a/dsl line (which cost's extra and you have to include line rental, dispite what these companies claim on their webisites)

My reccommendation is, if you want a broadband service, best go to a proper TSP (telecom service provider) and not someone who claims to offer a broadband service (as there will be hidden costs and charges)

Answer 1

I use Roadrunner Cable and everything's included where I am.

Answer 2

Well while I was in Okalahoma last year, I had the internet connection through a cable operator and the speed was really good. It was the broadband speed I was able to access elsewhere. I guess these are cable modems and provide the bandwidth shared with other users. However if you really want to go for a leased line, the charges will definitely higher with no doubt an excellent connectivity.

Answer 3

go directly to the provider - such as sbc/att and forget these other guy's they are only piggybacking and will end up costing more.

Answer 4

You have to have a bt line, they do not do it for you, it is in the installation disk...

Answer 5

um, get a cable connection, there better and faster;

Answer 6

YA THEY WILL