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lttlmc3 · 11-21-2012, 09:24 AM

I've decided that I'm paying Comcast/Xfinity way too much for my internet service. I'm paying something like 63 a month for it. Can anyone suggest good internet for cheaper please??

JB2K · 11-21-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lttlmc3

I've decided that I'm paying Comcast/Xfinity way too much for my internet service. I'm paying something like 63 a month for it. Can anyone suggest good internet for cheaper please??

You're right -- that IS way too much for cable internet.

Since you're in Nashville (which is close to my hometown), you have a couple of other options:

AT&T DSL (using your traditional phone line)
AT&T U-verse (if available where you live) - it's very similar to what you get from Comcast

Also, if you're just a casual user (checking e-mail, light web surfing), you might consider getting a prepaid USB aircard from Virgin Mobile -- I believe they're charging around $35 a month...

BBandDisney · 11-21-2012, 11:35 AM

Through your neighbor's window.

wiigirl · 11-21-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JB2K

You're right -- that IS way too much for cable internet.

Since you're in Nashville (which is close to my hometown), you have a couple of other options:

AT&T DSL (using your traditional phone line)
AT&T U-verse (if available where you live) - it's very similar to what you get from Comcast

Also, if you're just a casual user (checking e-mail, light web surfing), you might consider getting a prepaid USB aircard from Virgin Mobile -- I believe they're charging around $35 a month...

U-Verse is what I have...and I love it.

JessB320 · 11-21-2012, 11:56 AM

I'm in Washington state and want to get ride of Comcast Internet as well!!!! We are paying $80 a month, how crazy and wasteful!!!! I have worried though because we are a large family of heavy Internet users, if cheaper ,exams spotty coverage that would be a problem. I'd love to hear about other options than Comcast !!

blessedby3 · 11-21-2012, 12:13 PM

This is interesting that this thread appeared. Just a couple of hours ago my neighbor called to say that she is fed up with Comcast and wants to find another internet option. I will be watching this thread to see what other options are available.

Gina · 11-21-2012, 01:33 PM

It really depends what you use the internet connection for. If you're just a casual user, something like Uverse or (*choke*) even DSL would probably be fine. If you or anyone in your household does any sort of online gaming, the difference between Xfinity and anything lesser would be very noticable. Like, get you killed because of the lag, noticable.

I would love to pay less too, but no way am I willing to give up any of the speed of Xfinity.

kaytieeldr · 11-21-2012, 08:52 PM

You could call Comcast and see what other options they have.

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lttlmc3 You can ship it. I'll still eat it If I were a ghost, I would def. stay at WDW! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,289	Cheaper internet service suggestions I've decided that I'm paying Comcast/Xfinity way too much for my internet service. I'm paying something like 63 a month for it. Can anyone suggest good internet for cheaper please??

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Gina Remembers the Great DIS Board Crash of '99 The planning is half the fun Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pearland/Friendswood, TX Posts: 4,601	It really depends what you use the internet connection for. If you're just a casual user, something like Uverse or (choke) even DSL would probably be fine. If you or anyone in your household does any sort of online gaming, the difference between Xfinity and anything lesser would be very noticable. Like, get you killed because of the lag, noticable. I would love to pay less too, but no way am I willing to give up any of the speed of Xfinity. __________________ WDW many times Disney Magic ~ '02, '03, '04, '08, '13 - Grand Princess ~ '06 - Voyager of the Seas ~ '10- Mariner of the Seas ~ '12 Next up: Navigator of the Seas ~ 2/16/14 Find me on... Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest ~ Blog Gina (Me) ~ DS (17)

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JessB320 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 807	I'm in Washington state and want to get ride of Comcast Internet as well!!!! We are paying $80 a month, how crazy and wasteful!!!! I have worried though because we are a large family of heavy Internet users, if cheaper ,exams spotty coverage that would be a problem. I'd love to hear about other options than Comcast !!

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kaytieeldr Reserving the right to make jokes out of typos - but NOT the people who make them - since 2012 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: There is no Pixie Dust on the Transportation Board!!! Posts: 34,283	You could call Comcast and see what other options they have.