Recent content by Bob Carrick

I don't doubt most of you that are at least following the Cup Finals have heard the story about Elgin Fraser. "In the end, it was a hockey game Elgin-Alexander Fraser was not going to miss. Two weeks back, the three-year-old spent his last hours at home, nestled between family and friends on a...

Over the last year and a few months people have asked over and over and over why is Sympatico not listed on http://www.canadianisp.com and over and over and over we've answered ISPs must register themselves. Well they did and if you want you can finally rate them on the site since they are now...

Plenty of choices for speedy Internet service ELLEN ROSEMAN - The Toronto Star - Sunday October 12 For many people, choosing an Internet service provider boils down to this question: Do you want the telephone company or the cable TV company as your supplier? Bell Canada has more than a...

Right from the horses mouth. "Saying that Sympatico has "always been the leader in educating customers," Mr. Cole said that "we're always listening. This is an example where a group has said we need some more, and so we delivered." http://makeashorterlink.com/?X48325A62

I have received a copy of this letter which was sent to Bell World Stores stating changes to how Sympatico uses their monthly caps. The caps are now going to be combined to one number for you to use upload or download as you so choose. "As of November 4th. Basic 2 GB total (upload and...

There have not been any posts for days now (4 to be exact) and even then it's one or two posts each day. What's up?

Both Tomorrow and live (Wednesday Sept 4). First - Canada AM Television news program on CTV Approx 7:45 am EST. This was supposed to be a Panel discussion with myself and a rep from the Justice Dept, who had to back out last minute so now it's just me. Second - CHRQ radio in Calgary approx...

By OLIVER MOORE Globe and Mail Update Ottawa's proposal to force companies that provide on-line access to let police spy on their customers' Web and e-mail activities has Internet-industry observers concerned. A 21-page paper prepared by the Department of Justice, the Solicitor-General and...

New article with a few comments from me in it. http://www.itbusiness.ca/index.asp?theaction=61&lid=1&sid=49751

I’ve been asked over the last day or so by a few people / organizations to put together my thoughts on the Government’s proposal on “Lawful Access” and have been asked to maybe take those thoughts to the Government. So I’m starting with my thoughts, a poll and a forum for your thoughts. Here...

I’ve been asked over the last day or so by a few people / organizations to put together my thoughts on the Government’s proposal on “Lawful Access” and have been asked to maybe take those thoughts to the Government. So I’m starting with my thoughts, a poll and a forum for your thoughts. Here...

The most requested feature at http://www.canadianisp.com - The first and only website to allow consumers a one stop shop to find, rate, and compare any internet service provider (Dial-up, ISDN DSL, Cable, Satellite, Point to Point and Wireless) and their services anywhere in Canada. Is now...

Nexland Pro 400 ADSL with Wireless http://www.nexland.com Contents of the box 1 – Nexland Pro 400 ADSL 1 – 9V DC Adapter 1 - 6FT Ethernet cable 1 – Serial Cable 1 – PCMCIA Wireless Card for Router 1 – Quick Setup Guide 1 – Brochure 1- User Manual 1 – Companion CD 1 - Plastic shelf for top of...

AlphaShield – Internet Protection Hardware http://www.alphashield.com Contents of the box 1 – AlphaShield 1 - 9V DC Adapter 1 - 6FT Ethernet cable 1 – Quick installation card 1 - Manual 1 - Plastic shelf for top of router (Presumably to stack a hub etc) Ports 1 PC Port (RJ45 Ethernet) – Used...

This Quarter (Quarter 2, 2002) "The overall DSL subscriber base grew by 43,000 to 909,000 up 5% over Q1, 2002. Of the 43,000 net additions 24,000 related to consumer DSL services, 11,000 business and 8,000 wholesale" (Quarter 1 2002) "The overall DSL subscriber base grew to 866,000 this...