Metrocast change

BroadHopper · 11-20-2016, 09:28 AM

Talked to internet subscribers of TDS and GSI (Granite State Internet). Both are located in remote areas, Chichester and Weare NH.

Both have high speed internet over copper wires. The companies do not call then DSL but rather fiber net. Both customers have 25+ mbps with no limits.
They are very happy with their ISP. The customers told me they have a rather large white modem which has a battery back up installed inside their home!
Not sure why a modem will have battery back up but sounds like a plan.

I just called Fairpoint and they now offer 25+ mbps fiber net in my area (Laconia). Funny, I called a month ago and at the time 5mbps was the limit.

Fairpoint claim unlimited use of data. 25+ is about $10 a month cheaper than Metrocast comparable plan. Plus Fairpoint will lock in the rate for 4 years.

Just wondering if I should make the switch. Has anyone have any experience switching from cable to fiber net?

11-20-2016, 09:28 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Pays to shop around Talked to internet subscribers of TDS and GSI (Granite State Internet). Both are located in remote areas, Chichester and Weare NH. Both have high speed internet over copper wires. The companies do not call then DSL but rather fiber net. Both customers have 25+ mbps with no limits. They are very happy with their ISP. The customers told me they have a rather large white modem which has a battery back up installed inside their home! Not sure why a modem will have battery back up but sounds like a plan. I just called Fairpoint and they now offer 25+ mbps fiber net in my area (Laconia). Funny, I called a month ago and at the time 5mbps was the limit. Fairpoint claim unlimited use of data. 25+ is about $10 a month cheaper than Metrocast comparable plan. Plus Fairpoint will lock in the rate for 4 years. Just wondering if I should make the switch. Has anyone have any experience switching from cable to fiber net? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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