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How fast is it and how does it compare with DSL or cable modem? PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 16 February 2007
We allocate up to 500k of bandwidth (upload and download), per subscriber. A basic DSL account with Sprint, which requires you to have a phone line starts at 34.99 per month for the DSL only option at 256k download (the upload speed is less than 256k, but they don't come right out and tell you that).  Cable service can be as little as 26.95 per month (for 6 months, with a bundled digital TV package, and can get quite costly). Then it goes to 42.95 per month. Add 3.00 per month for modem rental. If you can't set it up yourself, it's a 99.00 installation charge.

With Internet by Cavalier Broadband:

  • Internet Service is already there when you move in.
  • There is nothing to order.
  • Since it's included in your rent, there are no extra bills to pay and no long term commitment or early termination fees for Internet.
  • You have a direct connection to both UVa and the Internet.
  • All UVa home directory login and VPN services work because you get a real IP address and not a "fake" one like some providers offer.
These are the things other providers don't offer.
Last Updated ( Friday, 16 February 2007 )
 
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Newsflash

UVa Targeted by RIAA

As reported by the Daily Progress (full article here ), seven users on the UVa network have been targeted by the RIAA for illegal music download files.

 The University of Virginia tracks which user uses each IP address at any given time (just like we do). As a result, they are able to forward these warnings on to the actual user(s) that downloaded the files.  If the users do not "settle", they may find themselves the targetof a lawsuit.

 We ask that if you have not actually "bought" a song or movie, that you not download it so we don't have to forward these same letters on to you.