[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[CrankyOldBugger]

The sad, yet exciting thing is that gigabit service is just around the
corner.. well, maybe a bit further off.. but technically possible!

I wonder if Google could be convinced to put one of their new satellites
over St. Jacobs... that would be fun.



On 4 June 2014 15:52, Darcy Casselman <dscassel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Distributel resells Bell's FTTN service.
>
> https://www.distributel.ca/en/cat/Internet/FTTN_Internet
>
> I'm kind of tempted.
>
> Darcy.
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:20 PM, unsolicited <unsolicited at swiz.ca> wrote:
>
>> Rogers has fibre?
>>
>> Friends got Bell Fibe - took me a bit to detect FTTN not FTTH. Let alone,
>> their phone still on original copper. Given their administrative hassle
>> since, I have no mind to ever return to Bell, even if it worked out a bit
>> cheaper. Let alone, I don't expect any non-primary provider fibre
>> whole/resellers any time soon. i.e. I've seen nothing to date to make me
>> believe Rogers copper (resold) isn't the way to go.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 14-06-04 02:42 PM, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
>>
>>> 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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