Análise da Internet EarthLink: Confira a fibra, repasse todo o resto –

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One of the oldest names in home internet, EarthLink is different from many top internet providers in that it doesn’t own and operate the networks it uses for service. Instead, the provider uses the established wired and wireless networks of other providers, such as AT&T, CenturyLink, Frontier, T-Mobile and Viasat. Piggybacking on other providers allows EarthLink to boast high availability and a variety of speeds, but that approach also leads to higher pricing. Shop around…

With EarthLink, customers pay the standard rate right from the get-go. That means you won’t be able to take advantage of any cheap introductory rates like you’d get with providers like Astound or Xfinity, but also means there’s no looming price increase waiting for you after a year or two of service. So in some cases, EarthLink may be more expensive upfront but actually turn out to be the better deal in the long run. Take a close look at the introductory and standard pricing of other providers…

• EarthLink uses networks of other providers for service
• EarthLink offers high availability and a variety of speeds
• EarthLink has transparent pricing and customer-friendly service terms