Broadband

[Happydog]

The Electric Co-op is about to install broadband in my part of Moultonborough. Has anyone had experience switching from Spectrum? Currently using them for internet and TV with four cable boxes and one router. Was it easy, what options and what are you using for TV and do you get local broadcasts? Thanks

[FlyingScot]

I got one of their mailers--I didn't look very closely but NHEC definitely did not bring the lower costs touted when this was under consideration. Maybe faster per dollar? But my TDS is plenty fast already, so I just shrugged.

Maybe someone can straighten me out here?

[tummyman]

Been using Fidium in M'boro for many months. It is terrific. Less expensive than NH Broadband who came to the fiber party late !! Have not heard about anyone switching to NH Broadband....most went with Fidium as soon as it was available. Better than Spectrum.

On another subject, just got notice NHEC was increasing rates. With energy costs seemingly going down, not sure why? But then again, I have no good feelings for NHEC management and its Board. But the front line workers are the VERY BEST !!!!!!!!!!

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by tummyman

Been using Fidium in M'boro for many months. It is terrific. Less expensive than NH Broadband who came to the fiber party late !! Have not heard about anyone switching to NH Broadband....most went with Fidium as soon as it was available. Better than Spectrum.

On another subject, just got notice NHEC was increasing rates. With energy costs seemingly going down, not sure why? But then again, I have no good feelings for NHEC management and its Board. But the front line workers are the VERY BEST !!!!!!!!!!

Is Fidium internet only (no TV)? We have a few neighbors that have switched to Fidium.

[Chubby]

Didn't you expect NHEC would be less expensive than Spectrum or Fidium ? I have the top level Spectrum as well as professionally installed coverage extending equipment. It works and there's no financial incentive to start over. I spoke with a real dope who was trying to sign up new accounts in front of Heath's Supermarket last year. I was underwhelmed by his lack of knowledge and his sour attitude. All three service providers have horrible reviews regarding customer service. Has anyone tried Starlink ?

[TomC]

Originally Posted by tummyman

On another subject, just got notice NHEC was increasing rates. With energy costs seemingly going down, not sure why? But then again, I have no good feelings for NHEC management and its Board. But the front line workers are the VERY BEST !!!!!!!!!!

But they have a great new website

[longislander]

I'm now on the Neck Rd. in Moultonborough.

Had Spectrum and Fidium, at the same time, with the same number of devices for 1Gig plans. Fidium is symmetrical while Spectrum was not. Wasn't getting better than 325-350 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload from Spectrum, while getting better than 500 upload and download for Fidium. I cancelled Spectrum and went with Fidium.

When NH Broadband came in, and I hooked up at the same time, with Fidium. I got about the same as I did with Spectrum, except NH Broadband is symmetrical. Still around 325-350 Mbps for NH Broadband while Fidium is better than 500 Mbps with the same number of devices, at different times of the day. Again, both with 1Gig plans. Got rid of NH Broadband and am still with Fidium and happy with it.

Use OOkla and Google for speed tests.

Fidium and NH Broadband are "internet only"; but even "cable companies" realize "streaming" is the future.

I use Youtubetv (not youtube) for TV streaming and am happy with it. Have Roku TV and formally used Roku boxes for many, many years.

I had looked at Starlink years back for here, but didn't want to spend the money for the equipment to play with it. My son uses Starlink on his camper and is OK with it.

Way back (when on Long Island) before MoBo even had Adelphia cable, I had installed DirectTV on my roof myself. Problem with satellite is the weather, cloud cover.

[sky's]

Originally Posted by Happydog

The Electric Co-op is about to install broadband in my part of Moultonborough. Has anyone had experience switching from Spectrum? Currently using them for internet and TV with four cable boxes and one router. Was it easy, what options and what are you using for TV and do you get local broadcasts? Thanks

i live in sandwhich on foss flats and switched to broadband when we built our house. i selected the 2 gig plan for 99.95 a month and have never had any issues. i later found out the 2 gigs is over the top but it works great so im leaving as is. i believe the entry level is 49.95 for 500 mb

[longislander]

Ultimate
2 Gig (2,000 Mbps) Internet* $99.95/month
Includes managed Wi-Fi with Conexon Connect router and Safe & Secure package
Premier
1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) Internet $79.95/month
(customer must supply wireless router†)
Basic
100 Mbps Internet $49.95/month
(customer must supply wireless router†)

https://www.nhbroadband.com/

[TomC]

I live in Sandwich also and have the 100 Mbps. It works perfectly well. Before NH Broadband, all that was available was copper via Consolidated and that was about as useful as tin cans and string...

This is for internet only. I get over-the-air TV from Maine in the rare instance I want to watch. I find I only watch the Patriots...

[tis]

Originally Posted by longislander

Ultimate
2 Gig (2,000 Mbps) Internet* $99.95/month
Includes managed Wi-Fi with Conexon Connect router and Safe & Secure package
Premier
1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) Internet $79.95/month
(customer must supply wireless router†)
Basic
100 Mbps Internet $49.95/month
(customer must supply wireless router†)

https://www.nhbroadband.com/

I am wondering what I have from Spectrum. I know I pay $88. a month for it.

[longislander]

You'd need to distinguish TV from internet and mobile if you subscribe. Your bill should break it down.

Internet
NET ADVANTAGE
100 Mbps Internet
High-speed Internet at a budget-friendly price. For qualifying customers only.
$30/mo for 1 year

INTERNET PREMIER
500 Mbps Internet
$50
$40/mo for 1 year

INTERNET GIG
1 Gig Internet
$70/mo for 1 year

Note the 1 year. The bill goes up after that.


TV
85+ CHANNELS
TV Stream
$40/mo

150+ CHANNELS
TV Select Signature
$95/mo for 1 year
Watch 150+ channels – with popular streaming apps included. Pricing and other info Includes Disney+ Basic appViX Premium appParamount+ Essential appMax channel iconPeacock channel iconAMC channel iconSpectrum TV app

Best value
160+ CHANNELS
TV Select Plus
$105/mo

[tis]

Originally Posted by longislander

You'd need to distinguish TV from internet and mobile if you subscribe. Your bill should break it down.

Internet
NET ADVANTAGE
100 Mbps Internet
High-speed Internet at a budget-friendly price. For qualifying customers only.
$30/mo for 1 year

INTERNET PREMIER
500 Mbps Internet
$50
$40/mo for 1 year

INTERNET GIG
1 Gig Internet
$70/mo for 1 year

Note the 1 year. The bill goes up after that.


TV
85+ CHANNELS
TV Stream
$40/mo

150+ CHANNELS
TV Select Signature
$95/mo for 1 year
Watch 150+ channels – with popular streaming apps included. Pricing and other info Includes Disney+ Basic appViX Premium appParamount+ Essential appMax channel iconPeacock channel iconAMC channel iconSpectrum TV app

Best value
160+ CHANNELS
TV Select Plus
$105/mo

Right, so without asking them, since I pay 88 a month, I can assume I have the best one but with Spectrum who knows? I should probably switch to something else.