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Suggestions for unlimited internet bandwidth

I'm in London.

Yeah, because I heard that you need to get a new built in modem/router if you want anything over 60GB cap. So I was wondering if I would need to get a new router if I change services.

There are several reasons why people are recommending an upgrade in customer premises equipment. One would be due to the fact that Rogers is in the midst of rolling out DOCSIS 3 equipment. Rogers insists on new customers using a DOCSIS 3 modem (with channel bonding to ease congestion of local lines) for the higher tiers. It is true that Rogers requires the newer modem(s) for any tier above Express, and even then, they'd prefer you use a DOCSIS 3 modem. Express happens to have a bandwidth cap of 60Gigs/month (going up to 70 soon), so that's why you heard that.

The other reason for upgrading your equipment is that older routers aren't capable of handling the faster speeds that are finally becoming available to internet subscribers in Ontario. A lot of users here prefer having their own standalone router, which allows them to have more control over their side of the network and it's easy to find a router that's better quality than the one that Rogers provides as part of their rental.

If you go with Teksavvy or another provider that still has Unlimited Data Usage, you'll probably need to own your own modem and router if you choose to stick with cable internet (Bell rents the modem for a one-time fee if you use VDSL, but I'm not sure if that's an option for you).

reply to QQTHEGOLDEN
We've heard stories about London hopefully there are some small pockets in London where the internet works. The other city is Ottawa which seems to be even worst if that's possible. Better ask around because not too much works in London. If you're doing more than say ten terabytes a month you have to ditch Rogers.

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll call up teksavvy and see if there is service in my area

reply to QQTHEGOLDEN

What a wonderful forum this is! Thanks everyone for giving me detailed information!

So right now, I'm looking at this

»www.distributel.ca/en/product.as···ternet_6

I'll see what works for me the best...teksavvy or distributel. But my leaning towards distributel more

If you go that route, you don't need a fancy new router. Any old one will handle that speed just fine.

You may have to worry about the modem itself though. Oddly enough, TSI doesn't rent modems to my knowledge, but Distributel claims that the modem is included for that price.

reply to QQTHEGOLDEN
Actually, what is the difference between DSL and Cable? (dumb question I know)

I might just want this now

»www.distributel.ca/en/product.as···ernet_12

reply to Oinktastic
I got a decent router last year. The N600 WIRELESS DUAL BAND GIGABIT ROUTER WNDR3700. That's why I didn't really want to change my router. Changing my modem is no problem though.

Would the Cable suit me more since it has faster speeds for my family to download and upload?

Anyways, I really appreciate your help Oinktastic!

That router is a "goody" and should be able to handle anything that you can throw at it.

Again, you would have to verify if both technologies are available at your location, from different companies, but there are some pros and cons to consider if they both turn out to be available.

If you're happy with your cable connection, you might as well stick with cable, but use a provider who can give you the features you want. I hope Distributel has access to your Point of Interconnect, but you can call them and verify if they service your address with cable.

In my case, I can't get a faster DSL connection right now because Bell hasn't put a remote in my area and the central office that's feeding my house is about 3km away. DSL being a distant-dependent technology means that I'm limited to around 4-5Mbit sync rate with my line the way it is.

However, faster DSL speeds will be available at decent prices from many smaller companies starting Feb 1st. You might want to check those out, too.

That cable package gives you twice the download speed as the DSL package you picked out. And in the coming weeks/months, the cable speed will further increase (to 18Mbit) due to some new speeds that Rogers is rolling out. The cable connection will have slightly slower upload speed than the DSL connection, but that might change by the end of the year when they roll out new upload speeds as well. You've already been using the cable connection, so you know what it's like.

I'm not sure if you're renting your cable modem or if you own it, but again, Distributel includes the cable modem as well according to that page.

Sorry that was a mess. Maybe it's better if you ask specific questions

Oh no, your response is perfect and absolutely helpful. Now I understand 100%.

I'll go researching and making sure which one would be right for me.

Again, many thanks to ALL of the users that have helped me here. I would buy you guys all drinks

reply to QQTHEGOLDEN
I guess some other things you'd want to check is whether there's a startup fee and if they'll accept your preferred method of payment.

Another London DSL possiblilty is...
»www.start.ca/

Start serves some of the Downtown core on their own equipment (Co-Located?). Less BELL & CRTC interference.
AND elsewhere in ONTARIO, via Bell.

And they have a 1-year special, on some plans, ending in less than 2 hours... (Unless it ended 22 hours ago!)

A DSL modem can be had for around $25 or less, at CC's or MegaComputer. (TP-Link?)

My 5m DSL service from TSI (now 6M) has been rock solid here in London for years, and full speed. Oxford & McNay area.