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tv star collector · 12-19-2007, 01:29 PM

Well, after telling nearly everyone that I would be suspending my Internet
service this month, it turns out that I won't. I called TruVista this morning,
and, unlike the dial-up service that I had before, with DSL (which is the
service they offer now) there is a contract involved and an early termination
fee of $200, if you suspend it within less than two years (I've only had it four
months).

I ran into a similar obstacle when I tried to cancel my home security system.
That contract requires an early termination fee of $400, if I cancel it
before October 2008.

So, my online service won't be interrupted after all. I'll just have to try to keep
up the monthly payments somehow, because I sure can't afford to pay $200.
Life can sure get complicated, huh?

Kazza · 12-19-2007, 01:30 PM

No offense but it should also be a lesson on reading the fine print and investigating before investing.

AB · 12-19-2007, 06:58 PM

Those fine print on a contract can really be a pain.

tv star collector · 12-19-2007, 08:39 PM

In my case, I didn't have much choice as TruVista is, I think, the only Internet
carrier in this area. DSL is supposed to be faster than dial-up, but--on my
computer, at least--I can't tell much difference. But I've had this computer
for more than six years, so maybe it is just slow.

Corolla · 12-19-2007, 11:15 PM

You should notice a considerable difference between DSL and dialup. Dialup runs at a max of 56kbps while DSL can range from... well... much higher depending on how much you're paying for it. [Or if you have Rogers it'll just run slower than dialup and not work, but that's a different story]

Maybe you just don't visit graphic-intestive or flash-intestive websites. Try http://www.speedtest.net and post the results. If you aren't getting your promised speed [once again, be thankful you aren't with Rogers] then maybe you should talk to your ISP about it.

^ Err... yeah, off-topic. Contracts can sure be a pain.

Courtnee · 12-19-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~NeonFire372~

You should notice a considerable difference between DSL and dialup. Dialup runs at a max of 56kbps while DSL can range from... well... much higher depending on how much you're paying for it. [Or if you have Rogers it'll just run slower than dialup and not work, but that's a different story]

Maybe you just don't visit graphic-intestive or flash-intestive websites. Try http://www.speedtest.net and post the results. If you aren't getting your promised speed [once again, be thankful you aren't with Rogers] then maybe you should talk to your ISP about it.

^ Err... yeah, off-topic. Contracts can sure be a pain.

w00t here's mine:

I have no idea what that means, haha!

Corolla · 12-19-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courtnee

w00t here's mine:

I have no idea what that means, haha!

I'm jealous. I get like 40kbps download and 30kbps upload.

Thanks Bell!

Mikado · 12-20-2007, 12:35 AM

$200?? Wow!!! Well, at least we will still have you around

junecleaver · 12-20-2007, 01:41 AM

I know all to well about little "cancellation fees". I say go to hell whoever made those up because usually if someone is freaking CANCELLING something it usually means they no longer can afford the bills much less a useless cancellation fee. Some people no longer have sympathy for each other these days.

treky · 12-20-2007, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~NeonFire372~

I'm jealous. I get like 40kbps download and 30kbps upload.

Thanks Bell!

kbps? upload? I have ABSO-FRIGIN-LUTLY NO IDEA what all that means!!
Hell, I'm lucky if I print something and it comes out!!!

Janice · 12-20-2007, 03:46 AM

I'm glad you'll be staying around. I enjoy your posts.

tv star collector · 12-20-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

I'm glad you'll be staying around. I enjoy your posts.

Thanks, Janice. I'm trying to remain optimistic. My unemployment checks
will start in mid-January (sooner if I win my appeal hearing). If I can just make it through the next seven weeks or so, I think I'll be O.K.

12-19-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Internet Access Well, after telling nearly everyone that I would be suspending my Internet service this month, it turns out that I won't. I called TruVista this morning, and, unlike the dial-up service that I had before, with DSL (which is the service they offer now) there is a contract involved and an early termination fee of $200, if you suspend it within less than two years (I've only had it four months). I ran into a similar obstacle when I tried to cancel my home security system. That contract requires an early termination fee of $400, if I cancel it before October 2008. So, my online service won't be interrupted after all. I'll just have to try to keep up the monthly payments somehow, because I sure can't afford to pay $200. Life can sure get complicated, huh?

12-19-2007, 01:30 PM	#2
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	No offense but it should also be a lesson on reading the fine print and investigating before investing.

12-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Those fine print on a contract can really be a pain.

12-19-2007, 08:39 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	In my case, I didn't have much choice as TruVista is, I think, the only Internet carrier in this area. DSL is supposed to be faster than dial-up, but--on my computer, at least--I can't tell much difference. But I've had this computer for more than six years, so maybe it is just slow.

12-19-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	You should notice a considerable difference between DSL and dialup. Dialup runs at a max of 56kbps while DSL can range from... well... much higher depending on how much you're paying for it. [Or if you have Rogers it'll just run slower than dialup and not work, but that's a different story] Maybe you just don't visit graphic-intestive or flash-intestive websites. Try http://www.speedtest.net and post the results. If you aren't getting your promised speed [once again, be thankful you aren't with Rogers] then maybe you should talk to your ISP about it. ^ Err... yeah, off-topic. Contracts can sure be a pain.

12-20-2007, 12:35 AM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	$200?? Wow!!! Well, at least we will still have you around

12-20-2007, 01:41 AM	#9
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	I know all to well about little "cancellation fees". I say go to hell whoever made those up because usually if someone is freaking CANCELLING something it usually means they no longer can afford the bills much less a useless cancellation fee. Some people no longer have sympathy for each other these days.

12-20-2007, 03:46 AM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm glad you'll be staying around. I enjoy your posts.