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Wow I can't believe I'm seeing this on HN! I worked with the co-founder Mark Steckel, and he is about as good as they get. He takes privacy and security VERY s
by Klathmon 7y ago
Wow I can't believe I'm seeing this on HN!
I worked with the co-founder Mark Steckel, and he is about as good as they get. He takes privacy and security VERY seriously (he's the only person I know that actually uses PGP!) and he's one of those guys who has forgotten more about networking than I'll ever know in my lifetime.
He literally answered a call one time while on the roof of a building either setting up or tweaking service for someone!
I don't live in the Philly area any more, but if you do I'd be willing to bet my reputation that you'll love the ISP if you get them.
- youdontknowtho 7y ago"East Kensington start-up"...I thought that was code for "crack house" or "junky graveyard". I kid, I kid. Best of luck to them. That area could really use some success stories.
- JimiofEden 7y agoAbout 10-20 years ago, you'd be completely correct. But that area has underwent some of the craziest transformations I've seen in a long time recently. Not exactly gentrified, but certainly more accepting of literally everyone.
- peterwwillis 7y agoNobody pays a mil-plus for a building of 3-story condos on a former crack block unless it's gentrified. Northeast Philly is the new Williamsburg.
- sman393 7y ago"Northeast Philly is the new Williamsburg" That's a bit of a stretch...
- zachruss92 7y agoI agree. Mark is knowledgeable and attentive. Given that they are a small player in a big space, they are very sensitive to customer issues and really strive to provide great service and uptime.