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Imaginary_wizard t1_j9fpg22 wrote

Reply to comment by occasional_cynic in Can you bargain with Xfinity? by dydyfly

I had tv too because my wife didn't want streaming TV. Switched from xfinity to fidium and youtube tv and now save 130 per month.

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Imaginary_wizard t1_j9fpp6o wrote

Oh and had "gig speed internet" with both providers yet fidium is significantly faster

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occasional_cynic t1_j9g4itr wrote

Yeah, getting raked over the coals is never fun. Was thrilled when then announced fiber to my place. And I do not consider cellular a real option even if I had good signal near my house.

I just wish Consolidated Communications partnered with YTTV or Fubo instead of DirectTV (bleh) for streaming. Would be cool to bundle them, or at least get some sort of discount.

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bpwo0dy t1_j9g5ffp wrote

Is consolidated comms a good alternative? 1000/40 is what I get w Xfinity

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Imaginary_wizard t1_j9g8meh wrote

If you're actually getting the 1000 down then maybe just compare cost. They told me my plan was 1000 down I'd rarely get more than 200-300 hardwired into the xfinity gateway. They had no explanation, just told me I could save 10 per month changing my cell plan.

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occasional_cynic t1_j9gkqmq wrote

CC "Fidium" offers 1000 symmetrical for $70/month. Also, FTTH service always offers better latency, real world speeds, and reliability that DOCSIS or cellular. So, if you have it available, I do recommend it.

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Imaginary_wizard t1_j9g85h7 wrote

Agreed. Cellular will be an option eventually I think but it's not there yet.

YTTV partnership would be nice to save a bit more. I switched in May of last year and it's been nothing but positive for me

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