Yes, it is possible to have two internet services in one house.
Yes, it is possible to have two internet services in one house.
I'm at 19 years old and still staying with my parents because the college campus is nearby and rent is costly. We have decent internet through Xfinity—about 150 megabits down and 50 megabits up. The main issue is the data limit; our plan caps at 1000 gigabytes, and we easily exceed it. My dad often leaves the router off, so I rely on tethering for my laptop. This setup would be fine otherwise, but it’s problematic in every way—like a 10-gigabyte limit, slow downloads, and drained phone batteries. USB LTE options exist but are pricey and have too few data caps. I’m curious if using two different internet providers in one house could help, or if there’s another solution that would work better. My goal is to avoid running out of data completely, even though I don’t spend much myself but still need enough for online classes.
With Comcast in place, reach out to At&T and inquire about servicing your area with their Gigaverse service. Even if they’re not nearby, they might respond if many people in your community voice about it. They’ve already invested billions in expanding broadband infrastructure and have received government funding for this purpose. You can call them directly, but encouraging your neighbors to join the effort increases your chances. Look for major healthcare facilities or police stations—those are good indicators of a Comcast-dominated area where At&T Gigaverse is likely available. At&T typically offers a plan around $70 per month for 1000 upstream/downstream with unlimited bandwidth, while a more affordable option is about $35 for 300 upstream/downstream also with unlimited bandwidth. By engaging both providers, you can help drive competition and get the service you need. If you opt for At&T now, it creates demand that may prompt them to expand their network in your neighborhood. I’ve seen this work—within a few months, trucks arrived, new lines were installed, and service was delivered.
It wasn't part of the merger terms—it was a financial condition set by the Federal Government. Since they haven’t installed a single 5G tower yet, it’s unclear how that affects this. The financial requirement stands on its own, separate from the 5G rollout, as all major ISPs have also asked for additional funding for 5G deployment.
It seems the deal was linked to the Time Warner acquisition. Authorities would only sanction it if ATT committed to supplying fiber to a certain number of users. Now they’ve reached that threshold and are shifting attention to 5G networks. Similar to Verizon’s strategy, ATT realized wireless solutions are more cost-effective and simpler to implement, even though you can charge higher rates compared to traditional broadband.