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This has been a very informative thread as I use the internet quite heavily. Not sure if I approach the 300gb limit or not. However in some of my research I ran across this company: Wireless Internet Service Provider, Boise, Idaho. We do TV too. . Has anyone dealt with them? I'm guessing they use Century-link's wiring.
Thanks DB, it looks like I am moving into the back of beyond, and that company (A+ wireless) is able to provide me a PTP wireless connection even in solid cow country for a decent price (59.95 /month for 6 meg down 1 meg up, though they do QOS stuff so HD streaming is not a possibility (they limit it to SD) however, no traffic shaping for downloads so as long as I download my tv/movies THEN watch them it's all good. I'd prefer cable one but suspect they want me to pay several thousand dollars to have them bring the cable to me. So db thanks, you rescued my afternoon.
I read the thread and will be moving your way when everything comes together. What do you recommend for someone who knows nothing at all about watts or gbs or any of the technical things. I am a home user who spends a lot of time on the net. Don't play games but do watch TV shows over the net. Any suggestions sure will be appreciated.
I read the thread and will be moving your way when everything comes together. What do you recommend for someone who knows nothing at all about watts or gbs or any of the technical things. I am a home user who spends a lot of time on the net. Don't play games but do watch TV shows over the net. Any suggestions sure will be appreciated.
Thanks
Binkus
I'd wait and see. If you end up in a neighborhood where you can get Westel Fiber, use them. Cheaper, fast speeds, great service and locally owned. It's only available in limited neighborhoods, though - mostly newer and somewhat upper-end (the whole neighborhood will be wired with fiber optic lines). If you aren't sure, call them and ask.
If Westel isn't available, I'd probably just call CenturyLink - I think they're cheaper than Cable One.
I used to have Westel but moved out of that neighborhood and I have CenturyLink now. Both work fine, but Westel was cheaper and local. I think the CenturyLink plan we have is middle of the road in terms of speed level, and it's fast enough to stream HDTV without any hiccups and accommodate all the various devices we have tied into our home network.
I read the thread and will be moving your way when everything comes together. What do you recommend for someone who knows nothing at all about watts or gbs or any of the technical things. I am a home user who spends a lot of time on the net. Don't play games but do watch TV shows over the net. Any suggestions sure will be appreciated.
Thanks
Binkus
Unless you're going into a subdivision (pile of lumber left in the ground, add water, instant houses) you will be limited to Century link or cable one. There are pros and cons of both. In the boise area proper CL *might* be the better option if you're not opposed to contracts (I think they require a 1 yr agreement, but you can drop them if the first month's service isn't what you were expecting.) Outside Boise, CL speeds drop dramatically where I wouldn't opt for them even at $20/month. Check the deals when you move and decide accordingly. At the moment CO offers new subscribers to internet a 35/month plan (for the first 3 months, then $50 a month) with no contract and no requirement to have cable tv. If you do have cable tv, then CO base internet (50mb down, 2 up) is $33/month in bundle format again with no contract.
I should go on record that I flat out don't trust century link so am biased against them, but that is from previous experiences with them and perhaps they're more honest now about what is promised vs what you'll get. Fiber is generally the best option if it's available, however around here it really isn't for the vast majority of people.
Thanks! Wish I understood more about the technical end my old brain just does seem grasp it any longer. Good advice about waiting. I just want to have some about idea the direction I should go.
I'd wait and see. If you end up in a neighborhood where you can get Westel Fiber, use them. Cheaper, fast speeds, great service and locally owned. It's only available in limited neighborhoods, though - mostly newer and somewhat upper-end (the whole neighborhood will be wired with fiber optic lines). If you aren't sure, call them and ask.
It looks like they're only in these neighborhoods. Too bad, I'm stuck with CL where I live.
never heard of OneWave, but from their description, they seem to be providing broadband using wireless, which I would avoid unless there are no other options. Low data caps, latency, stability, etc, are all issues that usually come with wireless broadband.
I live in a neighborhood that has Westel Fiber, but I use CL, since their 40/5 is $30 for a year with their promotional offer, and after a year, I just call them and renew for another year for $30-$35 a month (I know this works, since I did it a few months ago, and they had no problems with it). Westel wasn't able to compete with that pricing when I asked them about it. I wish Westel would offer 50/2 for $35, and 70/5 for $50.
I'd stay away from CableOne like the plague.
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Wish Westel was in more locations
