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Old 12-22-2017, 08:50 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Let's face it we, as a whole, are moving more and more to the IoT, so you can take the advice of strangers on a message board about what you "need" or you can realize that for the same price as Spectrum's 400/20 you could have 1000/1000 if fiber is available in your neighborhood.
Hopefully, things like this trial mean that 5G is moving beyond just wishful thinking and will be a viable alternative to TWC/Spectrum in the not too distant future.
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Old 12-22-2017, 08:58 AM
 
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I honestly planned on doing both at the same time. Upgrade in speed + a shiny new router. (and I do have my own modem).

Any recommendations on router? I currently have a TP-Link AC1750
Buy the best one Costco has.
I have 27 devices that can connect to my NETGEAR R7500v2 on my 50/5 plan.
I average about 16 connected.

If the price ends in 7 cents it is a closeout.
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Old 12-22-2017, 04:50 PM
 
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Don't forget Ting in Holly Springs!

Lots of opinions on the thread about what the "average" person needs, but you are the best one to make the decision.

In my house, just about everything is connected to the internet, and we stream TV (and games when my son is home from college). Could I "get by" on a slower connection, maybe.

I was on Spectrum's 300 plan previously and still had issues. I stream DirecTV Now and the screen would go fuzzy regularly. Since upgrading to Ting, I've never had a problem. I am able to work from home while watching TV and no lag on either. My home connection is just as fast as if I'm sitting at my desk at work.

Let's face it we, as a whole, are moving more and more to the IoT, so you can take the advice of strangers on a message board about what you "need" or you can realize that for the same price as Spectrum's 400/20 you could have 1000/1000 if fiber is available in your neighborhood.
I agree with m378.

HD streaming takes up around 5 mbps. It's not really that much of a draw. If you have issues on 300mb service there were issues elsewhere in your connection that the higher speeds are now masking.

As for the value of what you get, if you can get faster speeds for the same price obviously go for it!
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Old 12-29-2017, 11:56 AM
 
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Here are my results on TWC/Spectrum.



Service has always been inconsistent but good enough to keep me from complaining too much.

I own my own cable modem and wireless router which are listed below.

Cable Modem: Motorola Surfboard Model # SB6183
Router: Linksys WRT1900AC

Movies stream fine and my online gaming experience is generally pretty good although I wish I had better pings.
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Old 12-29-2017, 04:19 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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Hey Spectrum- I know how many customers you're losing. How about this?? Take away 200mb/s and only charge me $20/month.
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Old 12-29-2017, 04:35 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Spectrum rep says I have the gig speed available, but there's a $199.00 activation charge (wtf?), plus this bumps the bill up to 124.99 a month.

Ugh
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Old 12-29-2017, 05:01 PM
 
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Spectrum rep says I have the gig speed available, but there's a $199.00 activation charge (wtf?), plus this bumps the bill up to 124.99 a month.

Ugh
Spectrum wants those who need the very best and will pay for it

The rest of us can take a long walk on a short pier..
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Old 12-29-2017, 07:55 PM
 
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Speeds have always been consistent for me. Now pricing, on the other hand, could use some improvement...
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Old 12-31-2017, 07:49 PM
 
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since Spectrum doubled our TWC bill,
we canceled cable 4 months ago.
now monthly phone/internet: $98.08.
that includes taxes, etc.
down/up unchanged.
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:42 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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^You can get Ooma for less than $5/month. I've had it for over a year with zero issues.
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