-=PCTechTalk=- Re: high speed service

When I worked for Comcast, the only serial number they were interested in
eas that of the modem. The modem was then identified with the cale account,
and only that modem could be used for obtaining internet service.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Carneal" <carnealr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 9:23 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: high speed service


> If you consider cable modem service "high speed service" then the reason
> given to me was to verify their service would in fact, work as advertised.
> I didn't give them the serial number of my computer, rather I gave them
the
> serial number (and make) of the cable modem I am using. It reduces the
> number of trips they make to my house for maintenance, or so they say.
>
> As for it being standard, we only have one such service here, so I am not
> able to compare.
>
> Robert
>
> At 08:26 PM 7/29/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi, Just wondering why do high speed services ask for your serial number
> >before you get service with them?
> >
> >Is that standard?
>
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