Metrocast change

[longislander]

YUP!

https://www.att.com/directv/packages.html


https://www.att.com/shop/unified/ava...=WBFC_REFERRAL


https://www.att.com/local/tv/new-hampshire/laconia/

http://www.attexperts.com/new-hampshire/laconia

[Old Hubbard Rd]

I can not take this crap!! I just turned my Metrocast service off and dropped off the boxes. It is so annoying that cable/sat etc providers require external boxes. With technology today everything should be built in. Why do we need more wires and cables etc? I hope the kids can live with the smart tv and Netflicks!

[longislander]

cable/sat etc providers

I hope you've got/kept an ISP for a broadband or internet connection!

[BroadHopper]

Or one of the streaming sticks.

I am dabbling with sling TV and Amazon Prime. I am very happy with the selection. I am about to cut the video subscription until I found out about the 250 GB @ mth limit. I reach that point toward the end of the month using the Roku stick.

I am looking at Fairpoint for ISP. Fairpoint claim 25+mbps is possible in my area but not guarantee. They did say if everyone in the association commit to Fairpoint they can make it happen in the association with equipment. I'm trying to convince the owners.

[longislander]

I hope the kids can live with the smart tv and Netflicks!

Most smart TV's have "streaming" with Amazon, Netflicks, VuDu, Google TV, etc. already built-in.

Fairpoint, offering residential internet, is constrained to that technology; the present problem being closeness to the "CO". FRP Business has higher speeds.

Maybe your Association can make a deal with FRP to put a "box" somewhere in your association, if needed.

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/4676

[wifi]

It would be nice if Fairpoint had a tool on their site, like Verizon had, that you can find out what DSL speed is available at your location. It would save calling in and listening to sales pitches and follow up calls. It might even boost their customer base, because I used to check regularly to find out if they upgraded service.

[longislander]

If you see an FRP repairman/repairwoman, ask them to check. It's been done on our road. One of my neighbors who is on VPN with his employer, did after being frustrated with not getting correct info from the FRP Maine offices, who check with the engineers, on what is supposed to be available.

I was the neighbor getting much higher speeds than my neighbor down the road from my neighbor. I'm closer to the CO.

I now use Time Warner @ 50 Mbps with no data cap. I, actually, even dropped FRP for phone, using Voice-over-IP from the cable box. Caveat: if you buy a cable box, same box as your ISP, the phone piece is proprietary and the phone will not work. Also, if you lose power, and if you don't use the battery back-up in the cable box, you don't have phone service. Cell phones negate that problem, however.

I'm also a potential "cable Cutter", a mentioned by another forum member. The DVR is an issue that I wasn't happy with ... yet.

Maybe Gfast will come along faster than expected.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.fast

[shifthappens]

Wow, so sorry to hear about the various service problems with your providers. Where I currently live we only have 2 choices. It's either ComCast or AT&T/DirecTV. Since my landlord won't allow a dish I have to go with AT&T. Had ComCast and didn't like their customer service. Anyway, I asked a few posts ago if AT&T was available in your area and I got a yes response. I noticed that no one has mentioned AT&T and I was wondering if that's one I should stay away from since you seem to have several other choices. AT&T has some program that is for relocation and I initially thought that would be a great way to go but now I am wondering if anyone knows about their service where you are. Thanks for any response and sorry to make such a lengthy post.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by shifthappens

Wow, so sorry to hear about the various service problems with your providers. Where I currently live we only have 2 choices. It's either ComCast or AT&T/DirecTV. Since my landlord won't allow a dish I have to go with AT&T. Had ComCast and didn't like their customer service. Anyway, I asked a few posts ago if AT&T was available in your area and I got a yes response. I noticed that no one has mentioned AT&T and I was wondering if that's one I should stay away from since you seem to have several other choices. AT&T has some program that is for relocation and I initially thought that would be a great way to go but now I am wondering if anyone knows about their service where you are. Thanks for any response and sorry to make such a lengthy post.

The FCC prohibit landlords and HOA from allowing disks and antennas outside your unit. A unit owner fought for this at my HOA.

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides...tellite-dishes

[Rusty]

Rec'd this notice of mores changes in January 2017:

[ishoot308]

I must be the only one who likes Metrocast or at least their internet service. (I have my TV service through Dish network)

In the two years I have had them not once has their ultra service been below their advertised 75 mbps at least when direct connected and now they are going to up it to 150 mbps, whats not to like! I am going to assume that at some point the price will go up as well for the added service.

I have never lost service for any reason except when lightning struck my home and fried the modem and a couple other electronic items. I have found them easy to get in touch with and responsive to questions or any issues I may have.

I cannot even come close to saying the same about Fairpoint!!

Happy with Metrocast!

Dan

[Barney Bear]

We have been very satisfied with our bundle service at our cottage on East Bear Island. Internet speed is not important in our situation. We have our seasonal service turned off and on with a single phone call. 🐻 💤

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I must be the only one who likes Metrocast or at least their internet service. (I have my TV service through Dish network)

In the two years I have had them not once has their ultra service been below their advertised 75 mbps at least when direct connected and now they are going to up it to 150 mbps, whats not to like! I am going to assume that at some point the price will go up as well for the added service.

I have never lost service for any reason except when lightning struck my home and fried the modem and a couple other electronic items. I have found them easy to get in touch with and responsive to questions or any issues I may have.

I cannot even come close to saying the same about Fairpoint!!

Happy with Metrocast!

Dan

Maybe Rusty will copy the reverse side of what he just posted which has the 2017 rates. I understand liking Metrocast in comparison to Fairpoint DSL. What I liked about switching to TDS was the increase in Internet speed (up near 100 mbps), far more HD channels with TDS, and not needing a wired box for the TV's, all while saving over $30 per month in the process. While our Internet speeds were fairly constant with the advertised, its reliability was a little suspect.

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[Rusty]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Maybe Rusty will copy the reverse side of what he just posted which has the 2017 rates.

Sure...the quality of the form isn't good because that is how it was sent to me.

But here it is:

[wifi]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

In the two years I have had them not once has their ultra service been below their advertised 75 mbps at least when direct connected and now they are going to up it to 150 mbps, whats not to like!...

Amazing they ran fiber to the island, what a loss leader for them, but I am happy for you.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by wifi

Amazing they ran fiber to the island, what a loss leader for them, but I am happy for you.

Not to the island, to my home on the mainland in Gilford. Stuck with fairpoint on the island!!

Dan