| Violent Spectre |
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| 03/05/14 10:08 AM |
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Finally ditching Bell internet.
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Been with Bell since I originally bought my first house. Decided to stick with them when I moved into my apartment...bad idea lol. Holy shit is my connection terrible. I don't have tv/sat anymore and just stream/dl everything. The highest package they offered for my area was the 5mb down, figured that would be ok for now. WRONG! Max speed I have seen is 1.5mb down lol.
Called Cogeco and the girl on the phone laughed when I told her what I was getting. New connection goes in soon. Can't wait to have a decent connection.
Oh and Bell retentions called me yesterday and offered to set me up with a GREAT TV/phone/net package....for $40/month more than I was already spending lol.
| Risky Business |
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| 03/05/14 10:29 AM |
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Why people use overpriced Bell/Rogers services to this day is beyond me...
| LNXGUY |
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| 03/05/14 10:31 AM |
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Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Why people use overpriced Bell/Rogers services to this day is beyond me...
Sometimes you don't have a choice if you want highspeed.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 10:35 AM |
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When they're not overpriced it's pretty decent.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
| Risky Business |
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| 03/05/14 10:37 AM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie _82
When they're not overpriced it's pretty decent.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
What do you pay? Specs?
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 10:41 AM |
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I got both of Rogers targeted offers last year - multiple times. If you have cable with them and no internet they come at you with some pretty decent offers. I finally bit when they added 3 months of free service and free installation to the offer.
| loudsubz |
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| 03/05/14 10:58 AM |
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Free installation... You mean you can't connect some coax to a modem and plug in a wall wart? Lol what a joke they even advertise that
| Risky Business |
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| 03/05/14 11:09 AM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie _82
I got both of Rogers targeted offers last year - multiple times. If you have cable with them and no internet they come at you with some pretty decent offers. I finally bit when they added 3 months of free service and free installation to the offer.
Still doesn't answer the question of plan and specs doe....
| Violent Spectre |
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| 03/05/14 11:10 AM |
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Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Why people use overpriced Bell/Rogers services to this day is beyond me...
Sometimes you don't have a choice if you want highspeed.
Exactly. That was my issue at my house and at the time my Bell connection was great and priced right(retentions ftw).
However now my connection is fucking HORRIBLE. The only reason I don't have my cable internet hooked up yet is because Bell requires 30 days notice to cancel and I didn't want to pay for 2 services.
I haven't even attempted to play any MP xbox games because it would be pointless.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 11:26 AM |
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Have you tried running a wired connection straight from the router? This would rule out a wifi issue, which is very common in a dense area like an apartment building.
| Violent Spectre |
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| 03/05/14 11:28 AM |
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Oh yeah it's wired. Even the tech installing it said this was the fastest I would ever see because of the location and the distance from the hub.
| Risky Business |
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| 03/05/14 11:46 AM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie _82
Have you tried running a wired connection straight from the router? This would rule out a wifi issue, which is very common in a dense area like an apartment building.
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What do you pay? Specs?
| Euphoricuck |
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| 03/05/14 12:40 PM |
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Bell has been fine for me.
Teksavvy was terrible.
Ymmv with any company.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 12:44 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Violent Spectre
Oh yeah it's wired. Even the tech installing it said this was the fastest I would ever see because of the location and the distance from the hub.
Any particular reason that you think Cogeco will be better?
RB: Keep your pants on. I'll verify the specs and post them later.
| Violent Spectre |
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| 03/05/14 01:01 PM |
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Can't be any worse. They have assured me thatg it will be exponentially better....we'll see about that. But for what I am paying and what I will be paying they are offering 5x the speed and 2x the usage for basically the same price. Just the usage alone is worth the switch.
| Wildout |
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| 03/05/14 01:19 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Originally Posted By: eddie _82
When they're not overpriced it's pretty decent.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
What do you pay? Specs?
Rogers
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
| spd-dmn |
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| 03/05/14 01:35 PM |
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^^ is that with a bundle?
thats sounds impossibly cheap for that bandwidth and data cap
| Euphoricuck |
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| 03/05/14 01:38 PM |
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Bell (not bundled)
$50
25 down
10 up
100gb
I get consistent speeds.
I initially had a promo for a year(same package but less $). Price then went way up. I called and they gave me a close price as before.
Fine with me.I tried teksavvy cable and it was just a nightmare trying to get hooked up and I had no internet for over a month(after I was supposed to). Teksavvy was at the mercy of rogers and said their hands were tied. So I left.
| Risky Business |
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| 03/05/14 01:46 PM |
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I am with Teksavvy for $31/month no idea on specs but streams pron on multiple comps without issues...not sure of cap either but I download whatever i want and haven't had issues ever with quality, internet not working, resetting modem, etc.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 01:46 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Wildout
Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Originally Posted By: eddie _82
When they're not overpriced it's pretty decent.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
What do you pay? Specs?
Rogers
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
That was one of the plans they offered me. +3 months free, modem and installation included. The one I got was cheaper with lower speed and cap. And yes, it's waaaaay cheaper than the off-the-street prices on the Rogers site. And no time commitment either, it's month to month and the price is guaranteed for something like 8 years.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 01:49 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric
Teksavvy was at the mercy of rogers and said their hands were tied. So I left.
This is one of the biggest reasons I avoided the re-sellers. They can't do shit for most issues you may have. And when they do contact Rogers to get you a technician, it's the lowest priority for Rogers to handle it.
| Wildout |
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| 03/05/14 01:53 PM |
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Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
^^ is that with a bundle?
thats sounds impossibly cheap for that bandwidth and data cap
thats sounds impossibly cheap for that bandwidth and data cap
What Eddie said. No bundle, month to month guaranteed for 8 years(so they say).
| spd-dmn |
| (Post Master) |
| 03/05/14 01:55 PM |
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wowsers
i wonder if bell has anything remotely similar to that
that is a crazy bonkers plan.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 03/05/14 01:56 PM |
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There's a brazillion-page thread on RFD about existing Rogers internet customers trying to get that plan.
| spd-dmn |
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| 03/05/14 02:02 PM |
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yeah just told gf about it, they are with rogers i hope they can get in before rogers shuts the floodgates on that one
**EDIT: or is this that scam that they make you unbundle everything forever?
someone mentioned something in another thread?
| Wildout |
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| 03/05/14 02:04 PM |
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Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
yeah just told gf about it, they are with rogers i hope they can get in before rogers shuts the floodgates on that one
**EDIT: or is this that scam that they make you unbundle everything forever?
someone mentioned something in another thread?
**EDIT: or is this that scam that they make you unbundle everything forever?
someone mentioned something in another thread?
Nope, my cell GF cell & cable are still bundled
| Euphoricuck |
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| 03/05/14 03:52 PM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie _82
Originally Posted By: Euphoric
Teksavvy was at the mercy of rogers and said their hands were tied. So I left.
This is one of the biggest reasons I avoided the re-sellers. They can't do shit for most issues you may have. And when they do contact Rogers to get you a technician, it's the lowest priority for Rogers to handle it.
I lost my patience and my right hand was lonely.
| loudsubz |
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| 03/05/14 05:10 PM |
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I'm with Electronic Box
Pay $37 a month for 15 down, 1 UP and 250gb cap. I also get free dryloop.
Never had an issue with re-sellers and DSL. Even when I was with acanac if I had a slight issue they would resolve it right away. They even sent their own tech out to follow up bells initial switch over to verify it was done properly and my speeds were good.
| jackedUP_hatch |
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| 03/05/14 05:27 PM |
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Anyone using Vmedia for iptv and Internet?
| Raocorp |
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| 03/07/14 10:14 AM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie _82
When they're not overpriced it's pretty decent.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
Rogers has addressed every issue I've had quickly, efficiently, and with very friendly and helpful technicians. And I'm paying less (for internet) than I would be with TekSavvy or the other resellers.
It works for me.
same here
I have free modem, on the extreme service (71.99/mth) I get 50%off
TV i'm on digital vip, free pvr, I forget what it is monthly I get 30% off of that as well.
This is usually in 1yr increments but I'm not complaing. Speed is great, and tv is great as well, and the price is reasonable too
| Screamin Type ARGH! |
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| 03/07/14 12:45 PM |
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Rogers
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
dafuq? i assume this is new customer acct?? been with them for awhile, the 25MB plan as per the net (i had my 3months deal with i first signed up as well). plan just jumped from $51.99 to $54.99/mnth
25Mb down
1.5 or something up
80Gb cap
such fairness much ripoff wow scam
just called them this morning to drop my cable tv pacakge down one level.
| fatredcircIe |
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| 03/07/14 02:25 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Screamin DC2R
Quote:
Rogers
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
I pay $45
35Mb down
3Mb up
300Gb cap
dafuq? i assume this is new customer acct?? been with them for awhile, the 25MB plan as per the net (i had my 3months deal with i first signed up as well). plan just jumped from $51.99 to $54.99/mnth
25Mb down
1.5 or something up
80Gb cap
such fairness much ripoff wow scam
just called them this morning to drop my cable tv pacakge down one level.
Yeah, that plan is only for new customers, but retentions can apply it.
| Wildout |
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| 03/07/14 09:30 PM |
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The plan is for existing customers as well. I'm far from a new customer. LOL I swapped over to Rogers from Fido in 2010.
I only added the $45 plan this year as I started downloading & utilizing netflix a whole lot more. I should add I also get a free modem with that deal. Rental fee is waived.
| Screamin Type ARGH! |
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| 04/10/14 07:55 AM |
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spoke to a contact at robbers yesterday....word is rogers is allowing fibre optic connection for residential users (no idea on cost but im sure it'll be more
), but very quick speeds. apparently he said (re. my plan) that it'll only be like $3/mnth to bump my speed and cap more than double 
- mind you i know a buddy or two in aurora that have this already...so maybe they did the lines in my 'hood recently? no idea.i'm contemplating going to teksavvy for the 25mb or maybe 35mb plan, get the docsis3 with newest software and my own router. im using rogers wifi modem/route now (not the new best one, the flat black one), it's ok but range is shit.
i'm annoyed with my phone as well and am trying to work something out with that with them (apparently canada computers is now an authroized repair/reseller of samsung for rogers). tho my plan is decent, just the s3 is crap now.
| Screamin Type ARGH! |
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| 04/12/14 03:59 PM |
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so just got rogers fibre setup today (hybrid via cable), got a smooookkking deal with the 60mb/s speed package after talking to their CR dept....pretty much half price for 2yrs no lock in/contract. was gonna go 30mb/s as planned but couldn't pass up the 60 with 120gig cap. also worked a new cellphone deal (early hardware upgrade as well).
rogers site tested at 77.5x and 12.xx with 7ping.
/not bad obama
| Choco 'Nuck |
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| 04/12/14 07:53 PM |
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definitely going to check out that package. Right now I have the 45/4 package.
