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jrref 04-18-2022 08:35 AM

You can also get Quantum Fiber and stream everything. $65/month, 1GB bi-directional speeds, free wifi router. Very reliable.

Pachine58 04-18-2022 09:41 AM

Get a google # for spam calls, get rid of their phone. Or buy an Obi box and have your own phone system run over the internet. Get a firestick and Netflix ..cut the cord.

Buckeye Bob 04-18-2022 09:42 AM

[I have T-Mobile 5G and it’s been great. $50/month, no contract or rate increases.



QUOTE=Paper1;2084611]I have Xfiniity's triple play package that includes internet, landline phone for telemarketing calls, and TV. Against my better judgement I agreed to auto pay giving them access to my credit card. They have exercised liberally including a $50 increase this billing cycle. My question for forum has anyone signed on with Verizon internet thru their 5G network that supposably available in Villages. Thank you in advance.[/QUOTE]

MDLNB 04-18-2022 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadToad (Post 2084991)
OMG... Really!!..
Go T-mobile for phone and 5G internet; HULU with "Live" for a Total of $115
for the whole shebang.
$300 is redicules...


5G towers are few and far distance between. Most folks in the Villages would not benefit from 5G because the only tower I see on the map is located around Rt.466. According to what I read, they only transmit about 1500 ft. without obstructions.

Paper1 04-18-2022 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2085004)
We use Verizon for cell phones, and have been very satisfied with them for a long time. But...i'm not sold on their local version of 5G right now. I have noticed VERY slow data rates when my phone switches over to 5G as opposed to the "old" 4G. For example: When playing Mallory Hill last week, I noticed my phone receiving a 5G signal. Launching my Bushnell Golf app took until we were on 2 tee until the course maps were downloaded. Previously, using 4G, that process took less than 10 seconds. For that reason alone, I would be reluctant to have my home internet based on 5G cell service.

Thank you for reply. It was kind of information I was asking for.

Paper1 04-18-2022 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by danglanzsr (Post 2085026)
I tried the Verizon home internet. The service was awful. First, it is not 5G in the Villages, it is 4G. Second, the connection was interrupted so often, i.e. 5 times per hour, I took it back the next day. Third, when I returned the modem, I was charged a "restock fee" of $30.

Thank you sharing your experience

Paper1 04-18-2022 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2085063)
your description makes so sense - landline for telemarketing calls? If you have a cell phone, having that landline isn't going to do anything. In addition, it's not great security to have it which means a published number.

also never ever autopay anything, it's not worth it, if their data gets hacked into you lose.

as for Verizon, like everyone else whole it might provide the best service (as claimed by others) it really depends on where you are because then all your internet is on 5G aka just like your cell phone.

You'd be better off getting only internet, a fire stick, and leave it at that.

My comment of having a landline for telemarketing calls was my attempt at sarcasm but clearly it missed it's mark on this forum. That said you are correct about the auto pay. The internet only with firestick makes a great deal of sense.
Thank You

Paper1 04-18-2022 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Proveone (Post 2085097)
First, buy your own modem instead of renting theirs. Only buy their internet speed, at least 100 speed. Then get an Ooma, if you want local or long distance phone service besides your cell phone. Finally, purchase a Roku for streaming, and research cable TV streaming services like You Tube TV, Sling, Fubo. It's a lot cheaper and no contracts!

Thank you friend for your reply

thevillages2013 04-18-2022 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2085347)
My comment of having a landline for telemarketing calls was my attempt at sarcasm but clearly it missed it's mark on this forum. That said you are correct about the auto pay. The internet only with firestick makes a great deal of sense.
Thank You

I got the sarcasm immediately because I am a sarcastic SOB! :bigbow: Good luck on your “cutting the cord” venture

Garywt 04-18-2022 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2085347)
My comment of having a landline for telemarketing calls was my attempt at sarcasm but clearly it missed it's mark on this forum. That said you are correct about the auto pay. The internet only with firestick makes a great deal of sense.
Thank You

When I read it I did laugh.

august2959 04-19-2022 09:53 AM

Why pay all of that money when you can get Youtubetv for $69.95 a month with golf channel, 3 espn's, and many more.

retiredguy123 04-19-2022 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by august2959 (Post 2085592)
Why pay all of that money when you can get Youtubetv for $69.95 a month with golf channel, 3 espn's, and many more.

No Hallmark channels

OrangeBlossomBaby 04-19-2022 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadToad (Post 2084991)
OMG... Really!!..
Go T-mobile for phone and 5G internet; HULU with "Live" for a Total of $115
for the whole shebang.
$300 is redicules...

The person isn't looking for cellular service at all. They're looking for internet, TV, and landline phone (which they aren't really getting anyway, they're getting VoIP but it's still not cellular).

Also T-Mobile service is lousy in some areas of the Villages, just as AT&T service is lousy in some areas. It's 100% dependent on cellular towers, their location, and any obstructions between your house and the tower. The internet speed is advertised to range between 35mpb and 115mpb. That means there might be times when your "streaming" TV won't stream at all. Or if you're streaming and the phone rings, you might not be able to hear the call - or the TV might cut out. God forbid you try to use a wifi connection to print something out off your computer while you're on the phone with your lawyer - good luck with that.

Topspinmo 04-19-2022 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2084645)
Freeloaders?

No, not in villages, we have rules!:MOJE_whot:

Topspinmo 04-19-2022 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2085620)
No Hallmark channels

Stream them. Got to be cheaper than 300 bucks month?

JMintzer 04-19-2022 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2085620)
No Hallmark channels

That's a feature, not a bug... :boxing2::icon_wink::clap2::1rotfl:

Michael G. 04-19-2022 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2085063)
also never ever autopay anything, it's not worth it, if their data gets hacked into you lose.

I agree, but that's where the discount lays.
You sign up for auto pay, you get their discount.


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