Getting connected with Bell in Bell Canada http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20063199 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:32:44 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:32:44 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20234473 Chainzz : Correct me if I am wrong but my bell phone was 80 bucks a month alone, add 40 a month or so for satellite then another 40 or so for internet + 30 for bandwidth something to me is just not adding up here.....I am not saying anyone is wrong in the matter but still seems silly to me.

Also too I do not see 1 post from that person in the Cogeco forum looking for help in regards to their service, on the plus side of things Cogeco will not send you to collections the day you cancel your service...I am still fighting Bell about damaging my credit for sending me to collections 2 days after I cancelled and told them Id never be back. Bell seems to screw you whether your with them or not....be careful with your choices.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20234473 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:28:07 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233965 anon : I am a private contractor (ex-bell tech) who does wiring for customers of bell and cogeco in peterborough. Based on the hundreds of feedbacks I have received from my customers I would only recommend cogeco here even if you live across the road from the CO on hunter street. The only time I recommend bell is if the customer has to receive collect calls (their husband is in prison, yes it has happened) or they call outside north america. Even then I recommend nexicom, as their customer support is excellent, but they have no TV offerings yet. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233965 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:16:22 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20221161 Bell_Abused :
said by eots See Profile :

It wouldn't be the first time Bell said one thing and did the exact opposite. Unless you get it in writing I wouldn't trust anything a customer service rep says, it always comes back to bite the customer in the end.
Even if you get it in writing you can't trust what they say. Search for both what the Bell ombudsman wrote about the cross border outsourced Hotmail service, and search for Bell's email about how everyone will be informed, and given notice, and given an opt-out on change of bandwidth policy and throttling.

So no. Even if its in writing Bell is a company that goes back on its word and is untrustworthy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20221161 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:34:53 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20220401 eots : It wouldn't be the first time Bell said one thing and did the exact opposite. Unless you get it in writing I wouldn't trust anything a customer service rep says, it always comes back to bite the customer in the end.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20220401 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:49:22 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20220061 BryceS :
said by eots See Profile :

In another thread on this forum it was announced that Bell is completely eliminating unlimited bandwidth so they can charge you for every gig you go beyond the 60 gig cap. If you check the Bell.ca site you'll see that the unlimited option has already been removed, you can only buy an extra 30 gigs for an additional $10/month.

»www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpInt_V···wse.page
The Unlimited option is to longer be advertising but customers can still get if they ask for it, as per Bell's new policy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20220061 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:34:37 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20218732 eots : In another thread on this forum it was announced that Bell is completely eliminating unlimited bandwidth so they can charge you for every gig you go beyond the 60 gig cap. If you check the Bell.ca site you'll see that the unlimited option has already been removed, you can only buy an extra 30 gigs for an additional $10/month.

»www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpInt_V···wse.page]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20218732 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:35:16 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20214563 bbuchanan : If your looking to save some cash, there are CLEC's in Peterborough that can offer you home phone and internet.

The internet wouldn't be restricted by any of the bandwidth restrictions that Bell and/or Cogeco are implementing. The only thing that they wouldn't be able to offer you is your TV service.
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I have been victim, as have friends and relatives to salespeople saying you will save "X" amount, and then when you get your first bill, you are surprised
If you have it in writing, what you are paying for (tv channels, phone services, bandwidth caps) then you will have some ammo to call and complain...
The grass isn't always as green, or greener on the other side, even if the sales driven CSR tells you so ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20083858 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:29:14 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20082342 Phorkster : So you are paying $40 less, but still paying the $30 extra bandwidth charge, all the while probably getting less than half the speed... Ooookay then.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20082342 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:08:41 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20072102 BryceS :
said by mordin See Profile :

said by BryceS See Profile :

ii) $2.00 modem rental
In the case of the model rental, I thought it was included in the advertised prices.
It's included in the Sympatico advertised price, but NOT in the "Better Bell Home" prices being advertised.

Did that make sense to you?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20072102 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:07:27 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20070839 travisc :
said by Kev06 See Profile :

Do you live in a house, apartment/condo? If it's the latter two, the set-top box that Bell delivers will service all three services; satellite/phone/internet. The set-top box will service three televisions, and has a built-in-modem for Sympatico HiSpeed. A separate modem is not required, as your building would be equipped as VDSL. On-the-other-hand, if you live in a house, I'm not sure how that works. :)
Since when is Bell offering VDSL in Peterborough?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20070839 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:34:29 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20069089 mordin :
said by BryceS See Profile :

ii) $2.00 modem rental
In the case of the model rental, I thought it was included in the advertised prices.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20069089 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:27:43 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20067860 theninjasqua : It should only be $25 extra for unlimited.
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As time has went on my bandwidth has dropped significantly during the evening to 1-2 meg downstream.
I believe it is a node issue and it is not going to change any time soon. On top of this I have basic cable tv service which is terrible. I have several channels which come in poorly and I am not getting the full use of my new LCD TV. I understand that Sympatico is also enforcing the caps but I am paying the $35.00 extra for unlimited.

I guess I'll see how things go.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20066243 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:30:44 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20065075 Admiral Mike : You're leaving Cogeco internet for Bell?

Why? If I could get Cogeco I would switch to it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20065075 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:17:53 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063558 BryceS : You plan to hookup with the UP TO 7mbps.

Don't go by the Better Bell Home advertised prices since you have to tack on:
i) $2.99 Touchtone and 911
ii) $2.00 modem rental
iii) $3.00 Digital Service Fee

The only reason I'm saying this is that most reps think that these "hidden" fees are included in the quoted price on the commercials.
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BCE and it's subsidiaries, Bell Canada, Bell Mobility, Bell ExpressVu, and Bell Sympatico are in no way responsible for my posts made in this forum.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063558 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:58:06 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063446 Phorkster : Just pray you get anywhere near 7mbps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063446 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:29:16 EDT Re: Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063291 Kev06 : Do you live in a house, apartment/condo? If it's the latter two, the set-top box that Bell delivers will service all three services; satellite/phone/internet. The set-top box will service three televisions, and has a built-in-modem for Sympatico HiSpeed. A separate modem is not required, as your building would be equipped as VDSL. On-the-other-hand, if you live in a house, I'm not sure how that works. :)
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"Oh, to be alive in such an age when miracles are everywhere and every inch of common air throbs a tremendous prophecy of greater marvels yet to be." - Walt Whitman]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063291 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:41:49 EDT Getting connected with Bell http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063199 Reno_William : I am currently a cogeco. Later this week I am getting the satellite, phone, and internet connected with Bell. I am wondering how internet works in my area ( Peterborough downtown area). I notice that the 16 meg is not available according to Bell's website). I am going to hook with the 7/1 meg connect. Also, is there one modum that considered to be better, if Bell uses more than one type.

Thanks for your help in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20063199 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:01:48 EDT