Hi-speed internet in Florence (living in, cost, moving to)

[tknme]

I am moving to Florence in August and am curious to any recommendations for an internet provider. I have checked with CenturyLink and they said they do not provide service to the address. Any other ideas or suggestions?

[NYMTman]

Try Optimum? Aside from that, your only options are satellite companies.

[ElkHunter]

If people in Florence have Cell phones, there is another alternative.

My internet is through Verizon, but several cell providers offer it. You can either go with a Cell Stick that plugs into a USB port, or go with MIFI, which is a small cell device, smaller than most phones, and when it is on, it provides WIFI to 5 devices at the same time. Both are broadband. It's 4G so it's pretty darn fast. The MIFI device runs $49 a month where I live.

[tknme]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into both options. I have heard negatives as far as internet via satellite (cost, upload or download speed-can't remember which) and am only vaguely familiar with MiFi.

[ElkHunter]

There is one other alternative. Upgrade your cell phone to one that is a mobile hotspot and it will do what a MIFI does. Cost is about the same, but data packages are different. MIFI is 5gig and 10gig. My neighbor checked into it and Mobile Hotspot was 3gig, 5 gig, and 8 gig. But that was their company. Worth checking out.

[RogueYak]

Living in the Bitterroot myself, I have spoken with several individuals who plan to start petitions to bring more fiber optic lines into our area. Surprisingly, only about 55% of valley residents have internet, due to limited area availability. I'd say we're about due for a boost!