Volcano Cable
DirecWay Satellite
Comcast
Cable
SBC DSL
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Features |
Volcano Cable |
Communications Advantage (CA) |
Advantage |
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Speed |
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Maximum Information Rate: |
1500 Kbps download speed - 384 Kbps Upload speed |
1500 Kbps download speed - 1500 Kbps upload speed |
Advantage CA |
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Committed Information Rate: |
1500 Kbps download speed - 384 Kbps Upload speed |
256 Kbps download speed
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Advantage Volcano |
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Other Transmission Rates |
None |
Other Speeds Available up to 45 Mbps or more |
Advantage CA |
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Coverage |
Ione, California |
Over 30 square miles in the Mother Lode and surrounding areas. See coverage area map. |
Advantage CA |
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Protection/Security |
One level of security through built-in firewall in the router. |
Protected at four levels of security/privacy: |
Advantage CA |
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Air-points scrambling- |
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Frequency Hopping Technology- |
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Firewall at Network Operations Center- |
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Wired Equivalent Protection |
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) |
VPN Available with extra charge |
VPN Available at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Internet Protocol Address Type |
Dynamic IP Address is Standard - No Static IP address is available. |
Static IP Address Standard at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Flexibility of Use |
Stationary-single point of connection standard. |
Mobile connect to any access point within range on network. Networking available. |
Advantage CA |
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Free Dial-Up Account |
Limited usage standard dial-up for backup |
SlipStream hi-speed dial-up. Use for business or vacation travel in California and many other states (access numbers available via our home page or call us), or use for emergency backup (minimum value $14.95/month) |
Advantage CA |
| Installation Cost | $74.95 including modem, installed at the primary TV set. | $200 for 3-year plan or add $10/month to service fee for 2 years. |
Advantage Volcano |
| Equipment Cost | None-company owned and maintained equipment |
None-company owned and maintained equipment |
Even |
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Regular Recurring Monthly Cost |
$45.95 for basic cable, $40.95 for digital which is $5-6 more than basic - avg $43.45plus $8.69 (est) taxes/surcharges. Total $52.14 | $49.95 no taxes/surcharges |
Advantage CA |
| Promotional Discounts, Incentives and Conditions | Promotions unknown at this time. Must be Volcano cable user. | No Conditions - $39.95 per month when combined with long distance as low as 3.9 cents/min state-to-state, 5 cents/min in-state |
Even |
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Total Three Year cost including promotional discounts and Taxes and Surcharges |
$1877(est) |
$1438/$1798 (with/without combined long distance) |
Advantage CA - Save $79 to $439 |
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Source: Volcano Ione Office, 06-03-2004 |
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Features |
DirecWay (DirecTV) Satellite |
Communications Advantage (CA) |
Advantage |
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Speed |
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Maximum Information Rate: |
Up to 500 Kbps download speed - Up to 50 Kbps upload speed |
1500 Kbps download speed - 1500 Kbps upload speed |
Advantage CA |
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Committed Information Rate: |
None Stated |
256 Kbps download speed
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Advantage CA |
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Other Transmission Rates |
Up to 1000 Kbps download speed - Up to 100 Kbps upload speed |
Other Speeds Available up to 45 Mbps or more |
Advantage CA |
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Coverage |
Virtually Anywhere |
Over 30 square miles in the Mother Lode and surrounding areas. See coverage area map. |
Advantage DirecWay |
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Protection/Security |
One level of security through built-in firewall in the router. |
Protected at four levels of security/privacy: |
Advantage CA |
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Air-points scrambling- |
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Frequency Hopping Technology- |
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Firewall at Network Operations Center- |
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Wired Equivalent Protection |
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) |
VPN not supported - use third party products at your own risk. |
VPN Available at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Internet Protocol Address Type |
Dynamic IP Address is Standard - Static IP address only available with business-level service. |
Static IP Address Standard at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Flexibility of Use |
Stationary-single point of connection standard. |
Mobile connect to any access point within range on network. Networking available. |
Advantage CA |
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Free Dial-Up Account |
None - Standard dial-up an additional $15/month |
SlipStream high-speed dial-up. Use for business or vacation travel in California and many other states (access numbers available via our home page or call us), or use for emergency backup (minimum value $14.95/month) |
Advantage CA |
| Installation Cost | $599.98 quoted as a bundle with equipment. Can be spread over 15 months at $40/month with credit approval | $200 for 3-year plan or add $10/month to service fee for 2 years. |
Advantage CA |
| Equipment Cost | See Installation above - Customer responsible for cost of replacing damaged or out-of-warranteeequipment |
None-company owned and maintained equipment |
Advantage CA |
| Service Costs | |||
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Regular Recurring Monthly Cost |
$59.95 plus $12 (est) taxes and surcharges. Total - $71.95 | $49.95 no taxes/surcharges |
Advantage CA |
| Promotional Discounts, Incentives and Conditions | None | No Conditions - $39.95 per month when combined with long distance as low as 3.9 cents/min state-to-state, 5 cents/min in-state |
Advantage CA |
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Total Three Year cost including promotional discounts and Taxes and Surcharges |
$2590 (est) |
$1438/$1798 (with/without combined long distance) |
Advantage CA - Save $792 to $1152 |
| Source: DirecWay web site 04-30-2004 |
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Features |
Comcast Cable Basic Service |
Communications Advantage (CA) |
Advantage |
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Speed |
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Maximum Information Rate: |
Up To 3 Mbps download speed - 'Speeds may vary' ..'higher speeds may not be available in all areas' -256 Kbps upload speed |
1500 Kbps download speed - 1500 Kbps upload speed |
Advantage Comcast |
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Committed Information Rate: |
None Stated |
256 Kbps download speed
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Advantage CA |
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Other Transmission Rates |
None |
Other Speeds Available up to 45 Mbps or more |
Advantage CA |
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Coverage |
Jackson/Sutter Creek area |
Over 30 square miles in the Mother Lode and surrounding areas. See coverage area map. |
Advantage CA |
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Protection/Security |
One level of security through built-in firewall in the router. |
Protected at four levels of security/privacy: |
Advantage CA |
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Air-points scrambling- |
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Frequency Hopping Technology- |
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Firewall at Network Operations Center- |
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Wired Equivalent Protection |
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) |
VPN Available with extra charge |
VPN Available at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Internet Protocol Address Type |
Dynamic IP Address is Standard - No Static IP address is available. |
Static IP Address Standard at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Flexibility of Use |
Stationary-single point of connection standard. |
Mobile connect to any access point within range on network. Networking available. |
Advantage CA |
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Free Dial-Up Account |
Standard Dial-up for 'Email Everywhere' Web Mail Access |
SlipStream hi-speed dial-up. Use for business or vacation travel in California and many other states (access numbers available via our home page or call us), or use for emergency backup (minimum value $14.95/month) |
Advantage CA |
| Installation Cost | $50 | $200 for 3-year plan or add $10/month to service fee for 2 years. |
Advantage Comcast |
| Equipment Cost | $60-100 (cable modem) or lease unit for $3/month. Customer responsible for replacement unless on lease option. |
None-company owned and maintained equipment |
Advantage CA |
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Regular Recurring Monthly Cost |
$42.95 to $45.95. Avg - $44.45 plus $8.89 (est) taxes and surcharges. Total $53.34 |
$49.95 no taxes/surcharges |
Advantage CA |
| Promotional Discounts, Incentives and Conditions | Must be current Comcast customer or monthly rate is $56.99 plus taxes and surcharges. | No Conditions - $39.95 per month when combined with long distance as low as 3.9 cents/min state-to-state, 5 cents/min in-state |
Advantage CA |
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Total Three Year cost including promotional discounts and Taxes and Surcharges |
$1920 (est) |
$1438/$1798 (with/without combined long distance) |
Advantage CA - Save $122 to $482 |
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Source: Comcast Web Site 05-30-2004 |
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Features |
SBC DSL Basic Service |
Communications Advantage (CA) |
Advantage |
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Speed |
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Maximum Information Rate: |
1500 Kbps download speed -128 Kbps Upload speed |
1500 Kbps download speed - 1500 Kbps upload speed |
Advantage CA |
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Committed Information Rate: |
384 Kbps download speed - 128 Kbps upload speed |
256 Kbps download speed
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Advantage SBC |
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Other Transmission Rates |
Other Speeds Available up to 45Mbps or more |
Other Speeds Available up to 45 Mbps or more |
Even |
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Coverage |
Service Limited to 2-3 miles from Central Office in Jackson or Sutter Creek |
Over 30 square miles in the Mother Lode and surrounding areas. See coverage area map. |
Advantage CA |
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Protection/Security |
One level of security through built-in firewall in the router. |
Protected at four levels of security/privacy: |
Advantage CA |
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Air-points scrambling- |
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Frequency Hopping Technology- |
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Firewall at Network Operations Center- |
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Wired Equivalent Protection |
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) |
VPN Available with extra charge |
VPN Available at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Internet Protocol Address Type |
Dynamic IP Address is Standard - Static IP address available at extra charge. |
Static IP Address Standard at no extra charge |
Advantage CA |
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Flexibility of Use |
Stationary-single point of connection standard. |
Mobile connect to any access point within range on network. Networking available. |
Advantage CA |
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Free Dial-Up Account |
Limited usage standard dial-up for backup |
SlipStream hi-speed dial-up. Use for business or vacation travel in California and many other states (access numbers available via our home page or call us), or use for emergency backup (minimum value $14.95/month) |
Advantage CA |
| Installation Cost | $250 | $200 for 3-year plan or add $10/month to service fee for 2 years. |
Advantage CA |
| Equipment Cost | $149 |
None-company owned and maintained equipment |
Advantage CA |
| Service Costs | |||
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Regular Recurring Monthly Cost |
$49.95 plus $10 (est) taxes and surcharges.Total - $59.95. | $49.95 no taxes/surcharges |
Advantage CA |
| Promotional Discounts, Incentives and Conditions | $26.95 per month plus $5.40 (est) taxes/surcharges for first year. Total - $32.35. Must be current SBC customer and order online or combine with another package such as long distance . | No Conditions - $39.95 per month when combined with long distance as low as 3.9 cents/min state-to-state, 5 cents/min in-state |
Advantage SBC |
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Total Three Year cost including promotional discounts and Taxes and Surcharges |
$1826 (est) |
$1438/$1798 (with/without combined long distance) |
Advantage CA - Save $29 to $388 |
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Source: SBC Web site: 05-30-2004 |
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