[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[CrankyOldBugger]

Double-check the TekSavvy rates, I got an email from them last week stating
that the rates are going up a $5 on July 1st.



On 4 June 2014 13:47, Bob Jonkman <bjonkman at sobac.com> wrote:

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