Page 1 of 2 12>
Topic Options
#9923621 - 10/15/20 04:59 AM What's the latest with Internet providers?
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
TekSavvy just jacked up their rates by 20% which is pretty crazy, was paying $49 (now $59) for 30 down/unlimited.

The service has been excellent for the 5 years I've used them, I think I've had a total of 2-3 outages in 5 years that were resolved within hours. Speed has never been an issue and I don't want to deal with new modem setup/etc.

That said, is it worth switching because of price or are other internet providers around the same?

Top
#9923627 - 10/15/20 07:01 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
Been with these guys for a few years now. No issues on my end.

https://www.ebox.ca/en/ontario/residential/deals/

Top
#9923638 - 10/15/20 07:50 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
loudsubz Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/16/01
Posts: 11333
Loc: Ontario, Canada
I'm with rogers, have been the last 2 years
I just switched because of a promo
When they start jacking again I will start looking around

Top
#9923642 - 10/15/20 07:54 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
 Originally Posted By: Senor Eduardo_82
Been with these guys for a few years now. No issues on my end.

https://www.ebox.ca/en/ontario/residential/deals/


Awesome, thanks. Looks like $39/month gets me better than what I have now. Need to confirm modem/router are accepted and I am switching.

Top
#9923672 - 10/15/20 08:40 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
SuPeR-MaRiO Offline
Post Master Sr


Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 6111
Loc: Toronto, Ontario
 Originally Posted By: Senor Eduardo_82
Been with these guys for a few years now. No issues on my end.

https://www.ebox.ca/en/ontario/residential/deals/

How do you find their speeds? Their posted speeds seem significantly lower than what Rogers/Bell provide or rather advertise, as experienced speed is not exactly the same as advertised speed.

Top
#9923684 - 10/15/20 08:57 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
I'm only on 30D/5U, no issues. Speed tests regularly show hitting those targets. Occasionally YouTube lags, but that's pretty rare. I don't stream from other platforms but I'd probably go up to the 75/10 plan if I was.

For Risky:
https://www.ebox.ca/en/compatible-modems/

FWIW: Some RFD people had issues getting signed up with eBox this summer. Their billing is a bit odd for the first few cycles so prepare for that, as they bill everyone from the first to the last of every month. If you start service in the middle of the month that has to be corrected for on their end.

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebox-ca-internet-75-10-43-50-10-40-1-year-contract-2377715/

Top
#9923686 - 10/15/20 08:59 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
Another option is Start.ca. I haven't used them, but they're my backup option if eBox ever let me down. They're a bit more expensive but reviews are all solid.
Top
#9923752 - 10/15/20 10:19 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
c2k Moderator Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/21/00
Posts: 19289
Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany
I was w/ start and now Im w/ ebox. i find that ebox customer service is subpar at best. However I find the internet service is quite reliable and consistent. So far so good.
_________________________
Who cares

Top
#9923813 - 10/15/20 11:34 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: c2k]
SuPeR-MaRiO Offline
Post Master Sr


Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 6111
Loc: Toronto, Ontario
 Originally Posted By: Senor Eduardo_82
I don't stream from other platforms but I'd probably go up to the 75/10 plan if I was.

No Netflix or IPTV?

Top
#9923988 - 10/15/20 01:36 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
Still have cable at a steep discount.
Top
#9924197 - 10/15/20 04:24 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
zaius Offline
Post Master Sr


Registered: 04/30/05
Posts: 8583
Loc: Toronto
i'm using carrytel 100/10 for $50/month. (grandfathered)

No issues whatsoever.
_________________________
2003 dc5 typeS.
looks stock.

Top
#9924214 - 10/15/20 04:44 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: zaius]
LNXGUY Moderator Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/06/00
Posts: 106838
Loc: Barrie, Ont,
I'm too embarrassed to post what I've got
_________________________
-Bill
The GN would OWN you, your children and your children's children.
'09 E90 335d

Top
#9924263 - 10/15/20 05:47 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: LNXGUY]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
28.8kb dial up? like porschetr?
Top
#9924338 - 10/15/20 07:17 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
robbbby Offline
master electrician
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/23/02
Posts: 15428
Loc: Canada
Didn't all the providers recently raise their rates because of some telecomm. bullshit?
Parents are with teksavvy and their rate got bumped. I'm with start and my rate recently got bumped for the same reason.

Top
#9924560 - 10/16/20 07:46 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
SuPeR-MaRiO Offline
Post Master Sr


Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 6111
Loc: Toronto, Ontario
 Originally Posted By: Senor Eduardo_82
Still have cable at a steep discount.

Ah ok, I figured you didn't have cable cuz if you did I would think getting internet from the same company would be cheaper than going elsewhere.

Top
#9924604 - 10/16/20 08:44 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
For high-speed that might be true. I don't game, or stream, or really have any need for a 150, 300, 500, or 1GB speed. I had 75 for a while on a promo and it was faster, but do I really need CSi and Reddit to load faster?

BTW: Any cheap places to get gas this week? \:D \:D

Top
#9924668 - 10/16/20 09:40 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
Hatorade Offline
pheggit
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 11/05/99
Posts: 26894
Loc: Toronto, ON
Gas? That's so yesterday...
_________________________

'07 997.1 GT3
'08 E90 M3
'11 E90 d
'02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP)
'04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi)
I thought Spark was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later - porschetr

Top
#9924705 - 10/16/20 10:20 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Hatorade]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada

Top
#9924788 - 10/16/20 11:19 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Hatorade]
f22b-dohc Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 09/09/05
Posts: 11227
Loc: canadia
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Gas? That's so yesterday...


i have a lot of gas
_________________________
JB weld is your friend
Chewbacca makes me yawn *Yawn*
"rolling -----on my 2.0, with the rag top down so my hair can blow..."


Top
#9925368 - 10/17/20 05:43 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: f22b-dohc]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
Called Ebox. The promo I wanted is for DSL and I currently have cable so my modem isn't compatible.

There is a $50 Setup Fee, $15 Shipping fee for the modem they ship you for free rental for 12 months (duration of promo) and the part that made me put the brakes on is they said they have to run a credit check on me unless I buy the modem direct from them for $120. Don't want credit check over $40, wtf. Anyway I am still considering them, I can't figure out what DSL modems are compatible, everything listed is for Cable internet.

Top
#9925370 - 10/17/20 05:54 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
Should I just buy a modem direct from ebox (DSL) or get something local like this?

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-network...odem/1530098697

Top
#9925478 - 10/17/20 10:24 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
c2k Moderator Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/21/00
Posts: 19289
Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany
the mac address on that modem is likely locked to bell. you'd have to pay the bell tax to get them to release the mac address in order for you to use it w ebox.

something for you to keep in mind.
_________________________
Who cares

Top
#9928628 - 10/21/20 02:25 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: c2k]
titty sprinkles Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/22/05
Posts: 17160
Loc: Toronto,Ontario
i was getting robbed with bell. fucking $100/mo just for internet i guess since my promo's expired.

just signed up for fido, got 75dl and 10 up for $45/mo
_________________________
2019 TLX Aspec

Top
#9928701 - 10/21/20 03:31 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: titty sprinkles]
Hatorade Offline
pheggit
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 11/05/99
Posts: 26894
Loc: Toronto, ON
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
i was getting robbed with bell. fucking $100/mo just for internet i guess since my promo's expired.

just signed up for fido, got 75dl and 10 up for $45/mo


Is 75 fast enough for streaming? I was on gigabit and now on 300 and it feels slow as balls lol
_________________________

'07 997.1 GT3
'08 E90 M3
'11 E90 d
'02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP)
'04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi)
I thought Spark was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later - porschetr

Top
#9928721 - 10/21/20 03:56 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Hatorade]
titty sprinkles Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/22/05
Posts: 17160
Loc: Toronto,Ontario
hopefully..lol

EDIT: also forgot to say that they also give you a $50 prepaid mc.


Edited by titty sprinkles (10/22/20 02:31 PM)
_________________________
2019 TLX Aspec

Top
#9930581 - 10/23/20 07:22 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Hatorade]
loudsubz Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/16/01
Posts: 11333
Loc: Ontario, Canada
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
i was getting robbed with bell. fucking $100/mo just for internet i guess since my promo's expired.

just signed up for fido, got 75dl and 10 up for $45/mo


Is 75 fast enough for streaming? I was on gigabit and now on 300 and it feels slow as balls lol


were on 150/10 as a family and we have had 0 problems, streaming is basically all we use (no cable boxes)

typical morning is someone streaming youtube on main tv, little one on tablet watching youtube while eating breakfast and both my wife and I using laptops/phones getting ready for work

sometimes my wife does online google classroom while my son is still streaming youtube and no buffering so even 150 is plenty

Top
#9932376 - 10/27/20 09:16 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
Raocorp Offline
Cougar Slayer
Post Master Sr


Registered: 10/10/02
Posts: 7768
Loc: Toronto
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Should I just buy a modem direct from ebox (DSL) or get something local like this?

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-network...odem/1530098697



i was with ebox DSL and have the modem still kicking around that you can have for free if you want it. I was on the 50meg service.
I'm still with Ebox but switched to their cable service back in June because I wanted something faster due to working from home most likely long term. I've never had an issue with ebox service and have been with them since 2015.

Top
#9942830 - 11/06/20 10:48 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Raocorp]
loudsubz Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/16/01
Posts: 11333
Loc: Ontario, Canada
my yearly rate with rogers internet went up a bit from the initial $35 a month i started with a few years agao. Even with the current rate its still cheaper than ebox and start.ca when i compared last night

worth a shot

Top
#9951626 - 11/17/20 02:14 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: loudsubz]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
What a painful process all these internet services are, jfc.

I am going to try Cannet for $35 unlimited 75 down and see how it works.

Top
#9951638 - 11/17/20 02:35 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
Yet again, the man lives up to his username.
Top
#9951640 - 11/17/20 02:40 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
lol

Bad reviews were mostly regarding customer service, not the actual service. Fingers crossed /famous last words

Top
#9951649 - 11/17/20 02:56 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
Senor Eduardo_82 Offline
miataist
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 01/09/03
Posts: 38036
Loc: Ca�ada
I thought they were notorious for throttling during peak hours.
Top
#9951805 - 11/17/20 06:34 PM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
loudsubz Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/16/01
Posts: 11333
Loc: Ontario, Canada
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
What a painful process all these internet services are, jfc.

I am going to try Cannet for $35 unlimited 75 down and see how it works.


come on bro \:\)

i mean for the same price you can go with rogers. I looked at the cannet prices and they are basically on par with what rogers regular discounts are. At least you have decent service with rogers. (I had a facebook chat going on monday after having some internet outages on sunday during the storm and they were very prompt and looked into it right away)

Top
#9951941 - 11/18/20 04:56 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: loudsubz]
Risky Business Offline
Provides a Great Work Environment. he/him
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 05/17/10
Posts: 44789
There is no Rogers or Fido deal that comes close to cannet, do share if you have a link. I couldn't find one. And I am not going to get a 'bundle' with cable and other nonsense to get their good internet 'deal'.

Fido had something decent, slower speed, but required modem rental and it came to just under $50/month. I also don't think it was unlimited.

Top
#9952028 - 11/18/20 08:49 AM Re: What's the latest with Internet providers? [Re: Risky Business]
loudsubz Offline
Post Master Supreme


Registered: 08/16/01
Posts: 11333
Loc: Ontario, Canada
The deals aren't advertised, but if you go on facebook chat or through their support page and ask what they have they usually make you a good deal, either 12 month contract or now they changed month to month for me.

When i started I was on the 150/15 plan for $35 a month

now I'm on the 300/20 plan for $65 tax in a month as it went up a bit but still better than cannet at $69 + tax

lots of threads on RFD about what plans you can get and how to get them

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/rogers-rogers-winback-300u-35-m-ymmv-2402256/


Edited by loudsubz (11/18/20 08:52 AM)

Top
Page 1 of 2 12>


Moderator:  c2k, LNXGUY, TheRealCSnapper, Professor Paki 
Hop to:
Shout Box

CSi Sponsors

DiGBiC Lighters
DiGBiC Lighters
DallasColo
Dallas Colocation
ClubSi.com Shirts
ClubSi-Shirts
GameStop
Black-Friday Specials
Big Brake Kits
StopTech.Sale BBK Clearance
Brake Kits
Buy Brake Kits
EBC Brake Kits
EBC Brake Kits
BuyBrakes
Brake Kits-Pads & Rotors Sets
StopTech Brake Kits
StopTech
StopTech NZ
StopTech
StopTech Australia
StopTech
Hawk Brake Pads
Hawk Brake Pads
Samys Camera
GoPros, Cameras, Gear
Brake Specials Near Me
Brake Specials Near Me
Brake Pad Coupons
Coupon Code "hondafetish"
Porsche Brakes
Porsche Brake Upgrades
2-Piece Rotors-Civic Type-R
2-Piece Civic Rotors
Advertisement

| Brake Pads | | How To Change Brake Pads | | Drilled Slotted Brake Kits Cheap | EBC Brake Kits | Performance Brake Kits | Brake Specials Near Me | How To Replace Brake Pads