[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[Darcy Casselman]

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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