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Old 09-13-2023, 06:40 AM
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We have xFinity (Comcast) and couldn't be happier. Lightning-fast internet, three TVs all on the system (one with something called "xFi Complete" which is a little box for a non-smart TV costing $24 a month but which I'm going to discontinue as an Amazon Firestick does just as well with only one upfront payment). Two iPhones each with unlimited data usage. We don't subscribe to any TV packages; Prime, YouTube and the various other channels xFinity offers are more than sufficient Totals per month:

Internet: $105.00
xFi Complete $24
Amazon Prime $14.00 (I think--haven't checked in awhile)
Two iPhones: $60

Customer service is OK. Haven't had to use it much. Service calls are $100 but if you go to their store on 441 the guys there will give advice on what you can do so that a service call is unneeded. For example this spring after the first lightning storm our internet was going down 5-6 times a day. I went to their store and was told that 90% of the time that just meant an outdated modem, and I could get a shiny new one from their store just by swapping in the old one. No cost.

Overall, very satisfied.
Internet for $105 is outragous! The fastest 1GB bi-directional speed which is all that you will ever need is $75/month with Quantum with the router and free mesh network and i believe Centric is about the same. Forget about these cable companies who offer a "deal" because the deal will end, you will forget and they will gouge you for a while until you realize and you will be back at square 1. The fiber companies just sell internet so they don't have the same pressures of increasing costs for content so the prices remain stable, no contract, no tax.