spmug 605 Seeking Opinions on Broadband Q. When I began cable-based
Internet service all was well, but now I get interruptions almost every
day. Are there surveys describing which high-speed connections are more
reliable? A. The quality and reliability of your broadband service can
vary by provider, location and type of connection. If you are having
regular problems with your cable service, you may want to have a
technician from the company check your equipment to make sure that there
is nothing wrong. If you are dissatisfied with the company's service and
want to change providers, there are a number of sites around the Web
offering advice. Broadband Reports (www.broadbandreports.com) rates and
reviews cable, D.S.L. and fiber optic Internet service from providers
all over the country. The site also runs support and discussion forums
and offers online tools for testing your connection. CNet's reviews
section (reviews.cnet.com) compares popular broadband services as well
and offers a Bandwidth Meter to test your connection speed. The
ConsumerSearch site (www.consumersearch.com) compiles reviews and
surveys of Internet broadband providers.