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Old 11-09-2022, 02:52 PM
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I'm new to the villages and need home internet and WiFi.
I'm going to cut the cord to TV cable so need something
to Stream Utube tv.
I'm new to this so need a reliable company to provide the internet service.
Thanks in a

Sue
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Old 11-09-2022, 02:57 PM
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If you have Spectrum in the area.................highly recommend.

I have had them for 10 years, no issues.
Had contractors cut the cable, they fixed it same day.

Their lowest speed is ~200mbps..........very nice.

No contract, cancel at any time.
They can bundle a cell phone package as well.

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Old 11-09-2022, 03:12 PM
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I use Xfinity. Lots of speed choices. I also have their Xfinity Mobile cell phone service, which uses the Verizon network. My cell phone bill is only $13.60 per month. Highly recommend. I would also recomend buying a Roku stick for streaming. Very user friendly.
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Old 11-09-2022, 03:14 PM
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I have the same setup. Spectrum for Internet with WiFi and YouTube TV for streaming. I have the low end speed (300 mbps) and all works well. So far, rock solid, no buffering.
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Old 11-09-2022, 03:19 PM
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Location, location, location ….. everything depends on where you live … so you need to know which companies provide service in your area

My advice: if you are in an area with fiber …. Get fiber …
Cable (xfinity or spectrum) is my second choice
DSL (CenturyLink) is my third choice
TMobile or Verizon mobile internet may work for you … it turned out to be unreliable for me

All of the providers (xfinity, spectrum, century link, tmobile and verizon) allow you to plug in your address on their website to see if they provide internet service to your address
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Old 11-09-2022, 04:14 PM
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Location, location, location ….. everything depends on where you live … so you need to know which companies provide service in your area

My advice: if you are in an area with fiber …. Get fiber …
Cable (xfinity or spectrum) is my second choice
DSL (CenturyLink) is my third choice
TMobile or Verizon mobile internet may work for you … it turned out to be unreliable for me

All of the providers (xfinity, spectrum, century link, tmobile and verizon) allow you to plug in your address on their website to see if they provide internet service to your address
Is there any location in The Villages where Xfinity is not available?
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Old 11-09-2022, 05:15 PM
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Xfinity was great for the initial promotion. If they raise the price switch. Internet only not a big deal
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Old 11-09-2022, 09:07 PM
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Is there any location in The Villages where Xfinity is not available?
I have no idea. Go to the xfinity website and check the address of interest. Or stop by the xfinity store and ask.

Spectrum is not available in my location. No fiber at my location. Verizon wireless not available at my location,
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Old 11-09-2022, 09:52 PM
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I moved to Tmobile WIFI-If it works at your location, it is the cheapest, easiest and best alternative. All you do is set it by a window, turn it on, and it works, and works, and works. Big fan.
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We have Xfinity internet for $30 per month. We had the antenna put in the loft space for $250 and we get all the major networks. No cable & no big bills. Depends I believe on your location as to which channels you’ll be able to receive. Welcome to The Villages.
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Old 11-10-2022, 05:04 AM
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xfinity was great for the initial promotion. If they raise the price switch. Internet only not a big deal
not only will xfinity jack your rate in one year 62 to 109 they'll hit you with penalties of 100 bucks if you go over your data plan. This is how they force you to upgrade your data plan to unlimited. Got rid of them for spectrum wifi and youtube tv streaming with basically unlimited dvr cloud space
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Old 11-10-2022, 05:21 AM
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I installed an antenna I receive all the major networks for free
I stream using fiber optic Q.com
At $60 per month for 1 gig very fast internet including all tax and fees
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Old 11-10-2022, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Chinook View Post
I'm new to the villages and need home internet and WiFi.
I'm going to cut the cord to TV cable so need something
to Stream Utube tv.
I'm new to this so need a reliable company to provide the internet service.
Thanks in a

Sue
Depending on where you are located you may be able to get Spectrum, they are the best.
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Old 11-10-2022, 06:40 AM
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I'm new to the villages and need home internet and WiFi.
I'm going to cut the cord to TV cable so need something
to Stream Utube tv.
I'm new to this so need a reliable company to provide the internet service.
Thanks in a

Sue
I have a better service than YouTube tv and costs a lot less. Sports includes.
Send me an email tvalternatives99@yahoo.com
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Old 11-10-2022, 06:55 AM
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I'm new to the villages and need home internet and WiFi.
I'm going to cut the cord to TV cable so need something
to Stream Utube tv.
I'm new to this so need a reliable company to provide the internet service.
Thanks in a

Sue
When we first got here in 2020, I used XFinity for WiFi and an Apple TV. Now have same for WiFi a FireStick loaded with some programming.
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