On 2007-08-18, Todd Allcock <elecconnec@AmericaOnLine.com> wrote:

> As opposed to the non-monopolistic altruistic cable companies

My cable company has much more of a clue about decent customer service than
any phone company. SBC tried to screw me out of $200 after they broke my
dialtone and DSL in Ohio, for two months, saying they couldn't refund any of
my money for the DSL and only $5 for the landline since I had a dialtone
(which I did, but still was unablee to make calls).

Verizon isn't as evil as SBC, but they're stupid, and I've had problems with
them out here.

And yes, I believe cable companies are less prone to screwing people over
than telcos.

> Germany's non-monopolistic altruistic landline provider?

OK, you got me there. Their customer service, however, has proven MUCH
better than either of the wireless carriers I've used between 2000 and now.

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