[meyer]

Contrast this with Comcast's approach, cut right from their site:

Comcast's Connection Backup Program - click here

Or, in other words: "We're a cable company, so f-you"

Yeah, I noticed that, being a comcast customer. Fortunately, I have a very clear view of the sky in all angles. In other words, I can spot a satellite easily. No internet = no more cable. I don't care if its @home's fault or comcast's. I would hope that any cable company involved in this has a real backup scheme.

[janus]

I'm a Comcast customer, but I haven't tried it tonight. At present I am using a dial up connection on my wife's computer. I'll check out Comcast's cable connection tomorrow.