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Originally Posted by MrLonzo
So sorry for any confusion. I didn’t want to make it too lengthy. Here are some more details if my original question was unclear.
I bought my house in June at TV which currently has no internet access, and I’ll be moving in this October and would like to have internet available when I get there. I’m not at the Villages now, so it’s hard to get flyers, stop by service providers offices, or talk to neighbors. I did check some of the links provided earlier in this thread, but it’s time consuming and not always accurate via zip code – providers need exact address in many cases.
I originally posted here in hopes of finding a resource that can provide turnkey information regarding internet providers at the Villages to avoid the time consuming research everyone is recommending. If you multiply those hours of information gathering research by the thousands of new residents at TV who have the same questions, it seems ridiculously redundant and a waste of so much time – I figured for sure there would be some service that provides the answers to the questions everyone moving to the Villages might have regarding establishing an internet service. That may mean going to one web site, not 7! Or maybe hiring an objective ‘expert’ in TV internet services to get started. Or pointing to one of the CDD departments well-versed in such issues. All of these seem non-existent, and presents a great opportunity for any internet tech-savvy entrepreneur to fill an unmet need. It seems now 'throwing a dart', trying a subscription, then changing after a year if not satisfied is the standard method, unless you have plenty of extra time on your hands.
BTW, I do have internet access in my current home in California now, which explains why I can post on this Forum (but may not in a few weeks).
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It seems you want the one answer when there are at least three (Xfinity, fiber, 5G). Of course you want the answer for your needs but you don't explain what your needs are (surfing, streaming, data processing). And you want the correct answer for your area but you don't provide the area you will be in.
You've already been told to get fiber. The fiber providers serve different areas so you really need to give that detail.
5G by T-Mobile or Verizon is available in most areas though its performance is highly dependent on the exact address. This is something you would test for a month with the understanding that you may need to switch to something else.
I would recommend Xfinity, internet only, at their 50Mbs tier (or whatever it is now, 75Mbps or 100Mbps). This has been reliable for me, the speed is adequate for most users, and the cost is under $100. This would get you up and running with little effort, allowing you to move in and get settled.
When I was looking I found fiber, DSL, 5G, and Xfinity. The previous owner had used fiber, I chose Xfinity. I called to make the appointment from my home in Maryland and scheduled it for a time when I was planning to be in Florida.