[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[Bob Jonkman]

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Purchasing the modem from Acme Telephone ($75) and save yourself a few
bucks:

 http://www.speedtouch.ca/typesearch.php

(be sure the get the right model -- dcm476 and dcm476rs are very
similar, and probably not interchangeable)

Teksavvy is OK with third-party modems; don't know about the other guys.

- --Bob.



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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