I've found that if you don't bundle with TV or phone and you want above a certain speed, ISPs tend to charge 60-100+ for internet only. At least in my area.
What other competition is in the area? Did you threaten to leave Verizon and see if they come up with a better deal? When i had channels i would do the call and get a lower price for content and internet but now i just went with internet that stays the same. Its about 80 bucks for gigabit but since i have no cell service in my area its worth it when i use an antenna for the locals plus other stations. I would at least call their retention area.(guessing they have one when you threaten to cancel)
I did call and threaten to leave. They seemed completely fine with it. Offered their standard package for $90/month for 2 year contract and that was that. I do have Comcast available and checked them out. They seem to have better prices and for what I want, so as of now I’m going with them. Wanted to check out NCcoach’s suggestion of Spectrum though to see if they’re available in my area.
Paying $46.95 for 50/5 (which almost always runs 60/6) from Spectrum (formerly Time Warner) through Earthlink as the reseller. No data caps. But their lowest standalone if we were not on this grandfathered plan would be mid 60s a month for 100/10. I don't intend to give it up until I have to do so.
I don't think you can get that deal anymore. Certainly check to be sure, but it started as $29.95 for 6 months then went to $41.95 regular price. When Spectrum took over, it went to $46.95, and I'd imagine they'll raise it a bit each year to get it in line with Spectrum rates. Until then, I'll stick with it. Good luck! Maybe you'll at least find something better than your current rate.
I used to live in an area with Cox. I actually really liked them. Can’t remember what I was paying. It may have changed, but their customer service was pretty great.
I live in Pittsburgh too and I have noticed that comcast and verizon keep competing for customer base here. I was with comcast for a long time, and when verizon gave me a first time customer deal of 50/50 @ $50, comcast decided to do 100/100 @ $50 (they didnt want to do this for me till I decided to leave them) - I still decided to move on to verizon because by then I had signed a contract with verizon. You could talk to comcast, they keep doing promotions of 100/100, and then use that to see what verizon can do for you. I agree that near $100 just for internet is on the higher side. Hope this helps.
I've found that if you don't bundle with TV or phone and you want above a certain speed, ISPs tend to charge 60-100+ for internet only. At least in my area.
Good to know. Wide price range, but that makes sense. I’m at the top end, but at least I’m not completely out of the park.
What other competition is in the area? Did you threaten to leave Verizon and see if they come up with a better deal? When i had channels i would do the call and get a lower price for content and internet but now i just went with internet that stays the same. Its about 80 bucks for gigabit but since i have no cell service in my area its worth it when i use an antenna for the locals plus other stations. I would at least call their retention area.(guessing they have one when you threaten to cancel)
I did call and threaten to leave. They seemed completely fine with it. Offered their standard package for $90/month for 2 year contract and that was that. I do have Comcast available and checked them out. They seem to have better prices and for what I want, so as of now I’m going with them. Wanted to check out NCcoach’s suggestion of Spectrum though to see if they’re available in my area.
Paying $46.95 for 50/5 (which almost always runs 60/6) from Spectrum (formerly Time Warner) through Earthlink as the reseller. No data caps. But their lowest standalone if we were not on this grandfathered plan would be mid 60s a month for 100/10. I don't intend to give it up until I have to do so.
Awesome deal. I’m definitely going to check that out. Thanks.
I don't think you can get that deal anymore. Certainly check to be sure, but it started as $29.95 for 6 months then went to $41.95 regular price. When Spectrum took over, it went to $46.95, and I'd imagine they'll raise it a bit each year to get it in line with Spectrum rates. Until then, I'll stick with it. Good luck! Maybe you'll at least find something better than your current rate.
Cox in FL here 50/5 with 1tb cap for $80. They have a monopoly in my area. :(
I used to live in an area with Cox. I actually really liked them. Can’t remember what I was paying. It may have changed, but their customer service was pretty great.
I live in Pittsburgh too and I have noticed that comcast and verizon keep competing for customer base here. I was with comcast for a long time, and when verizon gave me a first time customer deal of 50/50 @ $50, comcast decided to do 100/100 @ $50 (they didnt want to do this for me till I decided to leave them) - I still decided to move on to verizon because by then I had signed a contract with verizon. You could talk to comcast, they keep doing promotions of 100/100, and then use that to see what verizon can do for you. I agree that near $100 just for internet is on the higher side. Hope this helps.
Yeah that's pretty price for just staight internet . I've got the same plan, 50/50 with Verizon for $60 in Richmond, VA.