Kenneth wrote:
> just switching one set of problems for another.

Probably, but speed likely won't be one of them.

>> More likely it's your ISP's link to the rest of the world.
> Is that a common pitfall of all ISPs?

No.

> I'm wondering if there is an independent web page somewhere that
> rates ISPs on their perfomance/bandwidth stuff, MTBF, etc.

Most of the speed test sites (like www.dslreports.com) will provide 
summaries and averages from tests from various ISPs.   Or you could talk to 
your ISP and escalate the problem.

Run a few speed tests at different times of day to some of the closer 
cities, then call them up and ask why you don't get anywhere near the 
promised speed to nearby cities, and tell them you'll be switching if they 
can't fix it.  They may just escalate it to someone who gives a crap.

-- 
   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   The NFL should go international. I'd pay to
   see the Detroit Lions vs the Roman Catholics.

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