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Bill14564 08-11-2023 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2243953)
Depending on your phone you have an alternative.

My wife and I have xFinity internet, plus two iPhone 13s that are on the xFinity plan for $30 per month each, unlimited text, data, etc. I'm not too knowledgeable about other phones but our iPhones have a feature where they can become your "hotspot" for internet service. If our internet service decides to take a short vacation the phones are our backup: iPads, Apple Watch, etc. all connect to it. A bit slower than our regular xFinity internet but not much. I don't know if our TVs would run off the phone hotspot or not but I'm not much concerned about that anyway.

Excellent backup in an emergency.
Are you sure the $30 includes unlimited data? Every time I get one of the Xfinity ads about $30/month I go to their website and use their calculator to show me how much I will save. When I enter the details of my $40/line unlimited AT&T plan the calculator tells me I am paying less than I would with Xfinity.

I think the Xfinity $30/line comes with a limit on data. Unfortunate since I would like to try Xfinity cellular.

My plan does NOT include hotspot capability. If I ever leave this plan, that will likely be the reason.

Skip 08-11-2023 08:15 AM
Yea right! Give my Social Security ID to a minimum wage sales person in a store? You must be kidding. That's exactly how identity theft happens.

Skip

Bill14564 08-11-2023 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 2243974)
Yea right! Give my Social Security ID to a minimum wage sales person in a store? You must be kidding. That's exactly how identity theft happens.

Skip
It's also how you get a new phone or cell service contract among other things.

retiredguy123 08-11-2023 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2243972)
Are you sure the $30 includes unlimited data? Every time I get one of the Xfinity ads about $30/month I go to their website and use their calculator to show me how much I will save. When I enter the details of my $40/line unlimited AT&T plan the calculator tells me I am paying less than I would with Xfinity.

I think the Xfinity $30/line comes with a limit on data. Unfortunate since I would like to try Xfinity cellular.

My plan does NOT include hotspot capability. If I ever leave this plan, that will likely be the reason.
My Xfinity Mobile phone only costs $13.65 per month. I have 1gb of data, which I have never exceeded. Almost every place I go in The Villages has free wifi, which usually connects automatically when I enter the building: rec centers, restaurants, library, etc. Obviously, if you use a lot of cellular data, the unlimited plan would be more appropriate.

ThirdOfFive 08-11-2023 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2243972)
Are you sure the $30 includes unlimited data? Every time I get one of the Xfinity ads about $30/month I go to their website and use their calculator to show me how much I will save. When I enter the details of my $40/line unlimited AT&T plan the calculator tells me I am paying less than I would with Xfinity.

I think the Xfinity $30/line comes with a limit on data. Unfortunate since I would like to try Xfinity cellular.

My plan does NOT include hotspot capability. If I ever leave this plan, that will likely be the reason.
"Are you sure the $30 includes unlimited data?"

Positive. Says so on the "your billing cycle has ended" email advisory I get each month when they charge my credit card for the service.

tophcfa 08-11-2023 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2243813)
Is your spectrum service DSL, coaxial, or fiber optic cable? We are looking to add internet service and spectrum only offers DSL where we live and I don’t want service that buffers.
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Originally Posted by Brighthouse (Post 2243819)
Spectrum is Coaxial everywhere that its available. New customers can get 300mbps for 19.99 for 2yrs with no contracts. For more information give Lysander Jimenez a call 352-239-3538. He is one of the local sales rep for The Villages.
My bad, you are correct, I mistakenly thought it was Spectrum providing DSL in my area. Spectrum doesn’t provide service where I live, it’s Century Link and they provide DSL. Unfortunately, it’s either DSL or Xfinity where our house is so it looks like we are captive to Comcast. Lack of competition sucks.

esteelenov 08-11-2023 08:46 AM
Fed up with Xfinity
 
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243639)
The bill for my Xfinity package for TV, internet, and landline phone has become obscene. After doing a little homework I decided to try the T-Mobile 5G internet. Went to their store in Burnsed and signed up. They had my information except for payment method. Early in making out paperwork they asked for last 4 of my social security number which I gave them. He brought out the equipment and then asked for the first 5 numbers of my Social Security number. I told him I didn't give that to anyone unless they were hiring me. I was told I could not sign up for their service without giving them the entire number. We said goodbye at that point. Am I to believe customers in The Villages turned over that information to do business with T-Mobile? If so I understand why scammers like us.
We are also fed up with Xfinity. We signed up with Quantum Fiber. The whole process was amazing! For $30.00 a month we now get lightning speed internet (over 200 speed)! We stream everything on our TV and are extremely happy! I would recommend it to anyone! There is no contract either!

Bill14564 08-11-2023 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2243988)
"Are you sure the $30 includes unlimited data?"

Positive. Says so on the "your billing cycle has ended" email advisory I get each month when they charge my credit card for the service.
Looks like you should keep your plan. Unlimited data is not offered today.

Attachment 99719

Yes, technically it is unlimited since they don't cut you off. However, switching from 5G speeds to 1.5Mbps would certainly feel like being cut off.

On the other hand, it doesn't look like I have ever used more than 20GB in a month so perhaps I need to reconsider.

dadoiron 08-11-2023 10:23 AM
T-Mobile won't work
 
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Originally Posted by HIgolfers (Post 2243913)
Where do you live?

We live between 466A and 44 and CenturyLink home Internet no longer working for our streaming tv service. We are trying T-mobile because that is our cellphone carrier but the 2 routers they gave us have not worked. T-mobile is sending a third one but my guess is it won’t be any better. Customer service assures us they service our area but I remain skeptical.
Tried a year ago and they strung me along for three months 3 routers hours of trouble shooting and finally admitted their network is still being built twerked etc and it should be good in six months. That would ha been last November 2022. They also said we were too close to the tower so the signal went over us. Good luck.

Paper1 08-11-2023 11:24 AM
Thank you, I may ride over there today and give that a try.

Indydealmaker 08-11-2023 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243709)
Thank you for replies. It seems I'm in the minority for refusing to give out my SS number but I'm good with that.
Odds are that your SSN is available on the dark web.

jump4 08-11-2023 01:35 PM
SS#
 
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243709)
Thank you for replies. It seems I'm in the minority for refusing to give out my SS number but I'm good with that.
You are good to be cautious about giving out your SS#. It is required for financial accounts including credit checks. The forms that doctor offices ask you to fill out frequently have a space to enter SS#. I leave it blank. I give them my insurance card, but not SS# !!
:$:See Doctor Asks for Your Social Security Number - Consumer Reports:$:

nn0wheremann 08-11-2023 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243639)
The bill for my Xfinity package for TV, internet, and landline phone has become obscene. After doing a little homework I decided to try the T-Mobile 5G internet. Went to their store in Burnsed and signed up. They had my information except for payment method. Early in making out paperwork they asked for last 4 of my social security number which I gave them. He brought out the equipment and then asked for the first 5 numbers of my Social Security number. I told him I didn't give that to anyone unless they were hiring me. I was told I could not sign up for their service without giving them the entire number. We said goodbye at that point. Am I to believe customers in The Villages turned over that information to do business with T-Mobile? If so I understand why scammers like us.
Credit check???

Marsha11 08-11-2023 07:41 PM
Yes, and infinity is great. You don't need home phone as well

OhioBuckeye 08-12-2023 06:44 AM
You’re exactly right, there’s other ways they could get your S.S. # like credit card. My wife & I both have T-Mobile & they never ask me for a S. S.#. Also they never walked away my credit card they took my info right there in front of me.

Professor 08-14-2023 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243639)
The bill for my Xfinity package for TV, internet, and landline phone has become obscene. After doing a little homework I decided to try the T-Mobile 5G internet. Went to their store in Burnsed and signed up. They had my information except for payment method. Early in making out paperwork they asked for last 4 of my social security number which I gave them. He brought out the equipment and then asked for the first 5 numbers of my Social Security number. I told him I didn't give that to anyone unless they were hiring me. I was told I could not sign up for their service without giving them the entire number. We said goodbye at that point. Am I to believe customers in The Villages turned over that information to do business with T-Mobile? If so I understand why scammers like us.
Xfinity requires it also in order to run a credit check before giving you equipment. If you check, I suspect you will find they already have yours. If you call them for services of some sort they ask you for either your account number or social security number in addition to your phone number for the account.

dhdallas 08-14-2023 04:55 PM
People still have landlines and watch scheduled TV shows with commercials? You're kidding, right?

JMintzer 08-14-2023 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2245379)
People still have landlines and watch scheduled TV shows with commercials? You're kidding, right?
Yes... We have a landline up north that our alarm system is wired to.

It's cheaper and easier to keep it rather than update the system to an internet based alarm system...

But sure... Mocking people who make choices that work for them is always a good idea...

patfla06 08-14-2023 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 2243709)
Thank you for replies. It seems I'm in the minority for refusing to give out my SS number but I'm good with that.
Totally agree!!

Villages Kahuna 08-17-2023 08:59 PM
If all you use are your iPhone or iPad (phones or tablets), T-Mobile is cheaper and far, far faster than Verizon. If you need TV and wi-fi service in your home, you'll need a service that provides those services, like Xfinity/Comcast, etc.

M2inOR 08-18-2023 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna (Post 2246938)
If all you use are your iPhone or iPad (phones or tablets), T-Mobile is cheaper and far, far faster than Verizon. If you need TV and wi-fi service in your home, you'll need a service that provides those services, like Xfinity/Comcast, etc.
Not exactly true, as internet service based on cellular service is highly dependent on location.

Location, location, location.

I've written previously about our recent experience in Marsh Bend. Three years ago, ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile were all pretty bad until they upgraded the towers on Marsh Bend Trail and Meggison just south of Warm Springs.

Now, ATT is best, Verizon is 2nd, and T-Mobile is 3rd.

Your service may be better or worse depending on where you live and how you use your phone. Newer phones or access devices may be better, too.

Alas, coverage maps alone won't tell you everything.

Good luck selecting a service. Talk to your local neighbors about their experience. Someone living a mile away may have a different experience altogether.

gobuck827 08-18-2023 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna (Post 2246938)
If all you use are your iPhone or iPad (phones or tablets), T-Mobile is cheaper and far, far faster than Verizon. If you need TV and wi-fi service in your home, you'll need a service that provides those services, like Xfinity/Comcast, etc.
I have T-Mobile 5G home internet in the village of Monarch Grove and consistently get >600M down load speeds, more than enough for all of my TV's and devices. They also have a router built in to their gateway device providing WiFi and I stream TV service through youtube TV. So, there is no need for comcast, at least in my situation.

M2inOR 08-18-2023 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by gobuck827 (Post 2246962)
I have T-Mobile 5G home internet in the village of Monarch Grove and consistently get >600M down load speeds, more than enough for all of my TV's and devices. . .
Good post!

Always include location information to help people better.

As I mentioned previously, location, location, location!


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