Sharing your opinions on the new internet plan options
Sharing your opinions on the new internet plan options
My AT&T discount has ended, causing my charges to increase. Now I’m paying $80 for 1 gigabit speed. My plan was downgraded to 300 megabits per second for $65, which feels like a poor deal. I checked Cox Internet and found a better option (see attached image). Their 500 megabits per second plan costs $60, which is a reasonable upgrade from my current service.
Consider that download speeds over cable connections tend to be much higher than upload speeds. You'll typically receive around 500 megabits per second going down, but likely less than 20 up. Cable companies usually list the speeds you'll get, though this information is often hidden in small print. Even when provided, those numbers are only realistic if you're near the cable hub and no one else is using their service heavily. If you're used to a fast, symmetrical connection, you might see a drop, particularly when sharing or streaming games. Stick with your current plan unless the extra $20 feels too much. An $80 plan for 1000 Mbps seems more attractive than $60 for 500 Mbps or $65 for 300 Mbps.
Occasionally the agreements and conditions differ by location. Which state are you in? For example, here’s what Cox provides for a 500 meg Internet plan in Cranston, Rhode Island: The upload speed is poor, it comes with a one-year contract, and there’s a data limit. That means up to half of the download speed and a tenth of your upload if you’re using symmetrical gigabit speeds. In my opinion, this isn’t worth changing just to cut about 20 dollars.
I reviewed the offers by changing the location settings to different cities and towns. Each listing displays a 500/10 internet plan for one year with a 1.25 TB data limit at $70 per month, plus a 10% promotional rate. I remain on my current plan, and I don’t see a more cost-effective option even without the discount.
I usually avoid downloading big files and uploading them as well.
You'll continue paying 75% of your original price for a year, then increase to 125% starting in month 13, providing half the download speed and one percent of the upload speed you currently receive. By month 25, this plan will cost more than buying it at retail for your gigabit fiber. Bruh. The offer on your current gigabit plan is impressive. It's cheaper than the promotional FTTH gigabit rate in my area.