[02:57] my local ISP just switched me from a static IP to PPoE and cut my connection from ~30mb real DL speed to ~3mb real [02:57] and says its what all local retailers are providing, after "extensive market research" [02:58] for $48 month [02:58] gee, thanks for giving me notice. [02:58] and thats on a fiber connection [03:00] I just called my local cable provider, and switched to their 10mb cable bundled to my TV, and it's only $32 for the internet half