[arbajeda]

CenturyLink and Spectrum also are options. Depending on your area, fiber optic may also be available and the service provider will install a fiber "modem" as part of the installation, then all you will need is your own router. If you go to any electronics retailer and look at their cable modems you will see the boxes marked with the provider they support. Basically, the modem has to support the DOCSIS 3.0 standard, and have the connecter you need to connect it to your house wiring.

A lot of people are going away from Xfinity because of their high pricing. YouTube TV has an almost identical channel lineup and you can get reliable Internet for much less than they charge. And you don't have to pay a monthly charge for a proprietary cable box. None of the other providers require a contract so you always can go back to Xfinity if you're not satisfied with your choice. But for us, after Internet and cable got to be more than $200.00 a month we switched and have been very satisfied with our choice.

[Steban]

We have our own modem and router connected to Xfinity. We pay an extra $30 per month for unlimited data while using our own equipment.

[RoadToad]

Originally Posted by arbajeda

CenturyLink and Spectrum also are options. Depending on your area, fiber optic may also be available and the service provider will install a fiber "modem" as part of the installation, then all you will need is your own router. If you go to any electronics retailer and look at their cable modems you will see the boxes marked with the provider they support. Basically, the modem has to support the DOCSIS 3.0 standard, and have the connecter you need to connect it to your house wiring.

A lot of people are going away from Xfinity because of their high pricing. YouTube TV has an almost identical channel lineup and you can get reliable Internet for much less than they charge. And you don't have to pay a monthly charge for a proprietary cable box. None of the other providers require a contract so you always can go back to Xfinity if you're not satisfied with your choice. But for us, after Internet and cable got to be more than $200.00 a month we switched and have been very satisfied with our choice.

Who is the ISP for your YouTube TV ? YouTube TV is not a stand alone product to the best of our understanding. They are bundled with Frontier as a carrier in some locations, but not aware of that offering here.
In other words, who provides the Modem connection for your YouTube TV?

[dcammel]

Sam’s Club is closing out a Netgear 1750 for $19.97. This is the Wifi5 series dual band and works very well. The newer Wifi6 version is 3 band and includes the 2.4, 5 and 6 mhz bands. Since most of your devices are only 2.4 and 5, the new 6mhz band is basically for future use.

[La lamy]

I have my own router with Xfinity and I've never had issues with data overage. I'm very happy with them. When it's time to renew, you can go into their stores and negotiate.

[cjrjck]

I really like their Gateway modem because it is a modem and router in one. Has excellent range and seems very reliable.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by RoadToad

Who is the ISP for your YouTube TV ? YouTube TV is not a stand alone product to the best of our understanding. They are bundled with Frontier as a carrier in some locations, but not aware of that offering here.
In other words, who provides the Modem connection for your YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is a streaming service that can be used over any ISP. Just like Netflix, Hulu, or Peacock, you download an app to your streaming device (smart TV, firestick, Roku, iPhone, etc). Then create an account and away you go.

I have used my YouTube TV login with internet service provided by T-Mobile, Xfinity, and AT&T(iphone).

[ToddS]

If you are in a new build area, then Centric Fiber is an option. They already have the modem & router installed in the homes. 1G, unlimited data, $65/mo no other taxes or fees

[eeroger]

Originally Posted by Warmbreeze

We are moving to The Villages next month and in the process of researching internet providers. Looks like Xfinity is the provider in our area. On their website, it suggests we use their modem/router (xFi Gateway) at an additional cost in order to have "unlimited data" for our home internet service.

Xfinity website says unlimited data is not included when using personal equipment. Is this true? Is Xfinity trying to make an additional buck by requiring subscribers to buy their equipment or will we need their Gateway box to have peace of mind? We never heard of this....we are coming from out of state, use Spectrum with our "own" modem/router equipment and never worry about data usage from inside our home.

Thank you for any helpful information.

Check out Quatum Fiber. On their website you can enter your address and see if it is available in your area. It is being rolled out in many areas of TV. 500mbps for $50 or 940mbps for $75.

[eeroger]

We had CenturyLink and just switched to Quantum Fiber.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Warmbreeze

We are moving to The Villages next month and in the process of researching internet providers. Looks like Xfinity is the provider in our area.

Thank you for any helpful information.

Have you checked if your address can get Quantum Fiber Optic?

[Sully2023]

I had Comcast for two years and all I got was rate hikes. I just changed to spectrum. I used my own equipment for the two years I was with Comcast. Worked fine.

[Sully2023]

Originally Posted by Warmbreeze

We are moving to The Villages next month and in the process of researching internet providers. Looks like Xfinity is the provider in our area. On their website, it suggests we use their modem/router (xFi Gateway) at an additional cost in order to have "unlimited data" for our home internet service.

Xfinity website says unlimited data is not included when using personal equipment. Is this true? Is Xfinity trying to make an additional buck by requiring subscribers to buy their equipment or will we need their Gateway box to have peace of mind? We never heard of this....we are coming from out of state, use Spectrum with our "own" modem/router equipment and never worry about data usage from inside our home.

Thank you for any helpful information.

Try calling spectrum. My sales rep name was Lysander Jimenez at 352-239-3538

[rsmurano]

if you buy your own router, who is going to configure it? How many routers do you need? Most of the people who say they bought a router for $130 is buying the cheapest/slowest router available with very bad wifi coverage throughout your house and outside. I use 3 mesh routers in our house and I do my own configuring instead of having the Quack Squad from Best Buy do it.

Also, you should know with your current provider how much data you use in a month so maybe the data caps are larger than what you have been using. But with newer 4k shows and in the future 8k, your data usage can double or triple.

How long are you going to stay with Xfinity? If you leave in a year, is the $130 router you bought going to work with the next ISP?

Not all plans have data caps, the slower plans do, but the faster plans do not, at least the last time I dealt with Xfinity. I have always had Xfinity 1.2Gb network since we have been in TV (3 years) and they included their router in the monthly pricing of $85. So I configured a wired bridge mesh network using 2 more Decco routers (mine) with the latest 6e technology and have never had an issue. I am switching ISP's because Xfinity raised their prices and starting in a couple of weeks, my 1.2Gb with Xfinity will jump to $145 a month, just internet service. So I went with Spectrum 1Gb for 1/3 the price and that includes their router. I will change my mesh network to use the Spectrum router.

Youtube TV and all the other streaming providers (apple, Netflix, Hulu, Pluto, etc..) are all streaming services you can use over 5G, LTE, wifi, fiber network, or cable network, any network your device uses.

Check to see what ISP's you have in your area, and if fiber is 1 of them, go with fiber, it will be the fastest/most reliable/and the cheapest. You will need the fiber modem and then you can use your own equipment after the modem. My last house using ATT fiber, I used my own 4 netgear routers after their modem.

[mikeycereal]

When I first moved her a couple years ago I had Xfininity because that's all that was available. I was happy with them except after the 1 year price hike. Thankfully the Spectrum guy (Lysander) stopped by last year Dec and talked me into signing up with them. Internet is 2x less per mo and I also switched phone carriers which is very cheap and also got a great deal on cable with 1000 free channels including all the sports after getting a stick from amazon.