[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[Khalid Baheyeldin]

Yeah, that was a good selling point for Start, and they were my go to
choice up until today. That is, before the new plans made them less
attractive.

The issue here is that my contract with Rogers is mid July, and I have to
give them 1 month notice. So I will be on the new plans for all the
providers regardless.

I will see what Rogers say when I call to cancel. They did put me on a
really good plan (~ $82 tax included for hybrid fibre internet with TV
included).

Even with the pesky teenagers, we never pass 200GB a month, but want some
safety margin, hence 300GB is enough. No need to go unlimited.

On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 2:36 PM, unsolicited <unsolicited at swiz.ca> wrote:

> Quick boo at start ...
>
> Did you see if you already have cable internet, the installation fee may
> be waived? i.e. No $50 install fee in your chart below?
>
> For me, comparing apples to apples (unlimited), the tier you note would be
> $60 for me, +15 for unlimited. Good to know! Thanks.
>
> Based on that, and prior comments on this stuff in the list, seems vmedia
> would still be the choice for me. Contrary comments welcome.
>
> Note that it is/may be different for Khalid - I don't (currently?) stream,
> while he has multiple 'pesky teenagers' (?) who do stream, so his
> requirements are slightly different than mine.
>
>
>
> On 14-06-04 01:35 PM, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
>
>> The time to ditch Rogers is nearing, so time to evaluate what is available
>> for cable internet in the Kitchener Waterloo area.
>>
>> I was almost settled on Start, after seeing positive feedback on this
>> group, as well as friends who switched maybe 6 months back. However, they
>> have changed their plans in the past month or so, and they are no longer
>> comparable to others.
>>
>> We close to 200GB per month, so a 300GB plan is adequate. No need for
>> unlimited if it is fro extra cost.
>>
>> So the current line up is as follows:
>>
>> Teksavvy (which I am inclined to go with so far)
>> 45Mbps/4, 300GB per month
>> $56 a month
>> $65 installation fee
>> $99 modem purchase
>> http://teksavvy.com/en/residential/internet/cable/cable-45
>>
>> Vmedia (negative feedback on their IPTV service, but internet service
>> seems
>> good).
>> 30Mbps/5, 300GB per month
>> $50 a month
>> $65 installation fee
>> $80 modem purchase
>> http://www.vmedia.ca/internet/cable-c.aspx
>>
>> Start
>> As above, they changed their plans in the past month.
>> 30Mbps/5, 200GB per month (not the lower cap, very close to what I use,
>> hence risky)
>> $45 a month
>> $50 installation fee
>> $85 modem purchase
>> http://start.ca/services/highspeed
>>
>> So, any feedback on the above? Are there others to consider?
>>
>>
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