On Sun, Mar 06, 2005 at 05:46:14PM -0600, Wyl Newland wrote: > I must have Qwest DSL specifically so that I can retain my static IP > addresses. Do/can cable companies "bridge" me to my own ISP > (Winternet)? Alternatively, do/can cable companies rent me a static > IP address sub-network. When you have cable internet, you can not choose your own isp. To get a static or a subnet with comcast or roadrunner, you need to upgrade to business class service, which, iirc, bumps it to $99/mo or better. DSL is better because there is competition between the ISPs - though speeds are still set by qwest as far as I understand it. The ISP's seem to mearly support whichever speeds the phone companies set, but I could be wrong on that point. Dan