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→Fiber optic, T1, direct ethernet: +ethernet/megapath
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* Other service providers seem to only offer it as a business service, not residential. See '''[http://sunstreamnetworks.com/internet/ Sunstream]''', '''[http://www.fastmetrics.com/fiber-optic-internet-availability-map.php#.Urnl_WRDvPc FastMetrics]''', and '''[http://lmi.net LMi]'''. | * Other service providers seem to only offer it as a business service, not residential. See '''[http://sunstreamnetworks.com/internet/ Sunstream]''', '''[http://www.fastmetrics.com/fiber-optic-internet-availability-map.php#.Urnl_WRDvPc FastMetrics]''', and '''[http://lmi.net LMi]'''. | ||
* A T1 line (copper wire similar to phone wire, dedicated to networking) is what businesses have used for decades. It's generally too expensive for residential use and there are usually better options for business use. | * A T1 line (copper wire similar to phone wire, dedicated to networking) is what businesses have used for decades. It's generally too expensive for residential use and there are usually better options for business use. | ||
* For direct ethernet, see [http://www.megapath.com/promos/ethernet-dataplus/ Megapath]. Asymetric looks fairly affordable, but [http://www.megapath.com/promos/ethernet/ symmetric] is outrageously expensive. | |||
=== WiMAX/other wireless === | === WiMAX/other wireless === | ||