Caleb Hunt (.com)

My last post made reference to an ISP change, and well – the speedtest results are in. I am PUMPED! Not only is Nexicom providing me with faster service, but they’re also providing me with unlimited bandwidth, no throttling and Giganews usenet access. A quick speedtest here shows the tales:

But my downloads max out at 1.5 MB/sec and uploads at 100k/sec (of which, I have done plenty of tests on over the last 12 hours). So needless to say, I plan on calling Cogeco tomorrow to say “bye bye…” They really blew this one, implementing a hard cap on bandwidth overages is going to cost them alot of customers. If you are looking for an internet service provider (ISP) in Peterborough, Ontario – look no further than Nexicom. I know I’m fresh on the Nexicom scene, but I’m feeling good about this.

Hmm, so this bit of news left me quite ticked off. I got a letter in the mail from my ISP Cogeco Cable explaining that:

We’re making changes to better meet your online needs

Hmm, sounds promising… As I read on, the letter goes on to explain that if I go over my alloted 60GB’s of upload/download traffic per month they’re going to charge me $1.50 for every GB I use over my plan’s limit to a maximum of $30. Oh great, so apparently those “changes to better meet my needs” is nothing more than a cash grab. Here’s the kicker… From what I’ve read elsewhere on the web (DSLReports.com) if you go over your 60GB, don’t expect $30 in overages to give you unlimited internet – but rather after you’ve incurred $30 in charges, they have every right to cut off your service for the month.

WHAT?!

So this whole “improvement” takes place as of June 1st. I already get a discount on my Cogeco services through my work ($30 for Internet as opposed to $45) but with Nexicom offering 12MB service for $45-50/month with NO caps – Needless to say, I’m shopping around for a new ISP.

I’m sitting in Victoria Park with Eudora on a beautiful 18 degree sunny day with one thought running through my head… I am DONE! Yes indeed, this time two years ago I was filing my applications to return to school, and here I sit finished. The time has indeed flown by, but I’m glad to be finished. That’s it for now, time to throw the ball for E some more.

Well, t-minus 2 exams, and 3-4 assignments – and come this time next week, I’ll have pretty much wrapped up my studies at Trent University. It’s a good feeling and been a long time coming.

For the most part, I have enjoyed my time at Trent much more than I did at Fleming. For me, the people made the difference. It was a rough start to things at Trent for me, I was discouraged quite early in my studies, wasn’t sure if I was going to make it – but here I am at the end of the finish line. It’s safe to say, that if it weren’t for a great support network of friends I don’t think I would have stuck it out. So Al, Ian, Mark, Sean, Geoff and last but not least my sister Bethany, who it has been a real privilage working with in a number of classes over the last couple yeras – I thank you all for your support, friendship and encouragement.

I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for everyone.