Originally Posted by
KRSW
The bigger problem today are data usage caps. Comcast's is stuck at 1TB. So any benefit of a faster connection just gets you to the cap (and overage fees) faster. And at least in my area, Comcast's reliability is still pathetic. No matter how many trucks they roll, how many hours/days of "scheduled maintenance" they have, my Comcast connection is still as unreliable as it was 8 years ago.
What has improved over that time are my T-Mobile connections. 200+Mbps speeds, better coverage, higher data limits, lower prices. I have quite a few places I ditched DSL/Cable internet connections and just tossed a T-Mobile hotspot in the corner and called it a day. I don't even know T-Mobile's tech support number and would have to look it up. I have multiple numbers for Comcast memorized by heart.
I was just able to eliminate my data cap with Comcast. They initially told me I had to update my modem but the guy that came out said I had the latest and greatest. My modem rental went from $14 to $20/month but included in that $20 is no data cap.
And yes, I know, I could save money by buying my own modem but this way if something goes wrong, they have to figure it out regardless of the source and that's worth the price to me.