If the sign up procedure experience is any indication of the type of service that we in Century Village are going to be receiving, than I am sure the vast majority are going to be more than pleased with Atlantic Broadband. Sign up had a few glitches, but it was finally started, AB made it easy and even pleasant. We ordered the line up and internet that we wanted, we scheduled the installation and the only thing left is the actual installation.
I believe that should go smoothly and once completed, we will be happy with the service.
Overall, the experience was a pleasant one for us.
JUST A REMINDER: DO NOT FORGET TO TURN IN YOU COMCAST EQUIPMENT.
SNOWBIRDS: Many are saying that they will not start their service with AB until they come back next season, remember one thing about Comcast... THEY WILL CHARGE YOU FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND MAY CHARGE YOU FOR SERVICES AT THE MUCH HIGHER COMMERCIAL RATES IF YOU DO NOT TURN THEIR EQUIPMENT IN.
One last thing:
The question of the Spanish channels for Univision and Telemundo. According to what I heard, they are considered Premium Channels, which means they charge, just they would for Showtime or Cinemax. The contracted includes HBO and Epix at no extra cost to us, but they (AB) still have to pay for them.
Some are saying that they will stay with Comcast because of this. Well, If you stay with Comcast, you are going to pay their commercial rate whatever they may be, which will probably upwards of $50 to $79. If you feel it is that vital, I would suggest to order it from AB. it would only make sense. You are going to be paying for Atlantic Broadband anyway, so it would be a slight upcharge to get the two channels, rather than pay for the complete Comcast Service and STILL pay for AB. You lose.
UCO is working to get them included, but don't be surprised if they can not be without some charges.
Overall,
Enjoy your new service.
Monday, March 18, 2019
I have to reiterate the same issue once again, but the need is greater than ever.
Speed Tables VS Speed Bumps
I have asked at the Delegate Assembly to get Speed Ramps put in place at various locations throughout the village. There is an ever increasing problem with people speeding, especially in season. I have met with some resistance to the proposal, although most agree it is needed.
The argument that that the Emergency Services object because "what if someone is having a heart attack and they need to run av IV line..." If a patient is in need of running an IV line, IT IS DONE AT THE SCENE BEFORE the vehicle is moved, as anyone with any Medical training would know.
Another part of the argument was the sudden jolt while speeding away to the hospital...
An ambulance does not get carte-blanc on speeding just because they have red lights and a siren. They also obey speed laws:
An ambulance on an emergency or non-emergency call shall not exceed the posted speed limit, unless specific approval of each such excess speed is given by the police department. Upon approval, an emergency run may be made at not more than 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
The current speed bumps around the village are approximately as in Fig. A. When rolling over them, you get the sudden jolt if you do not drastically slow down, which may cause damage to your vehicle as well as cause a patient to fly out of a gurney if not strapped in properly.
My proposal for speed tables with the dimensions as above in Fig B would provide vehicles with a smoother ride whilst making the driver slow down, without the sudden jolt.
If put at most crosswalks as I propose, it also provides drivers with a visual crosswalk that can be seen at all times as the rise would be painted either a Reflective Safety Yellow or White as well as having the traditional stripes of the crosswalk.
This is a Safety Issue that NEEDS to be addressed. Most at the Delegate Assembly Agreed when it was voted on months ago.
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